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Old 07-20-2011, 03:20 PM
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Hey guys. I bought a DEH-1300 to get me by for now. But just wondering how is it going to be to wire up the new stereo addapter??? I have the wiring colors I printed off, will the instructions tell me what wire is which when I get it???
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you have to buy the appropriate wiring harness from best buy or wally world, then match up the wires...
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But I thought the radio came with the wiring harness and stuff
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it comes with the harness for the radio, not the vehicle its self. make a quick trip and get one, after that install is a cinch
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My jeep had an aftermarket adapter so I think I have one already ill take a picture of it when I get home.
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Okay so its a 16pin wiring harness. But it has the red and white just like a tv has. what are those for ?
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For a sub/amp
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Oh alright, i dont have a sub or amp and i dont wanna add one cause it would take up room unless i fabbed something special, So does anybody know how to wire this 16pin into the stock wires? I have the wiring diagram for the stock wires, but not this 16 pin.
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Idk wat u mean by 16 pin.... Is there wires from ur deck.
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i have a 16 pin wiring adapter thing that i need to wire up to my stock wiring, so i can then plug that into my deck. I think..... My new deck should be here in a few minutes. Let you know in a few mins.
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Alright u should have a thing that plugs into the deck and it should have wires from it..... Then ull have u stock wires in ur jeep .... U should have to connect them
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Kk I got that part. Now I need to know what the hell these brackets are that came with my deck!
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Man this is confusing I wired it all up and have a couple wires left over.... the stock harness that is...
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Could someone offer to call me??? If so please pm me for number. I'm having problems with the illumination wire and dimmer wire and how to hook up my remote...
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You're gonna have extras...don't worry about it . 12volt constant, 12volt switched, ground and four speakers is all you're gonna need in a XJ.....


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