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Old May 4, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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the stock radio to a poop.
i got a after market dual post radio to go in, i need a wiring diagram on the stock radio wiring.

there is like 4 different plugs and a goofy round plug that went in the lower left corner of the factory radio.

any help is appreciated...
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Old May 4, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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Speakers are on a plug, The original car radio also had an FM modulator up under the passenger side dash (you don't need that any more). You will have to pull wires to determine where they go.
Should have a permanent hot wire,
A switched hot wire,
A power antenna wire,
Dash light wire.

Good luck!
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well i decided for the mean time, im gonna put a aftermarket in.
what radio are you guys using? what speakers? will i even be able to hear the radio with just 2 in the dash?
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