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Old Apr 23, 2022 | 03:13 PM
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Can someone tell me which of the fronts are pos neg?
got my new front speakers but no ink dot on oem..
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The speaker on the right has a RED dot so the right side terminal is positive.
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Thank you..
I know the new one was positive..
i am brain cramping on which color wire was positive in car..
i took a 9 volt and when it bowed out with power deducted that tan B left was positive and lt green right B was positive..
http://turnswitch.com speakers great but needed to grind the side to fit a 79..
all done.
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You could always check for continuity at both L&R radio wire harness connectors to radio case to be sure.
But I'm guessing this


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Car Audio Front Speakers Location: Dash 4" x 6"
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Tan
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Gray
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Light Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Dark Green

Car Audio Rear Speakers Size: 6″ x 9″
Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: Rear
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Brown
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Dark Blue
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Light Blue
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What happens if you hook the wires wrong?
I'll guess that the speaker would sound bad!
Can you temporarily test them before you mount them?
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