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| lokki:
Hi, I'm installing a new stereo on my 98 Sportage. Trying to figure out the wiring but I'm having a hard time. Is there such a thing as universal color code? Red Power Black Ground For speakers? Color + color stripped - Been trying to find wiring diagram with out much luck. any help would be appreciated. Thanks |
| jam92102:
Sometimes there's common wiring but most the time if you're not using a wiring harness you have to use a volt meter to determine what is what. It's easiest to go somewhere like best buy and buy a wiring harness for your car. It makes it a lot simplier, and if you ever want to go back to the stock radio you just take the wiring harness out. |
| lokki:
Thanks, I for the tip. I found a harness at Best Buy. Thanks |
| Xam:
A harness is by far the best way to go on car stereo installs. Car manufacturers tend not to follow a universal code the way an electrician wires a house. Another reason is, when you splice the wires, you could end up with altenator or other motor noises. Last reason I can think of....most harnesses are around $10-$15 and make the job much easier and neater. Xam |
| SirPeale:
Harness is definitely the way to go. I cuts costs where I can, but for time/energy/effort, this is a plug-and-play solution. |
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