The easiest way is to buy a wire harness adapter that covers your specific vehicle. They sell them anywhere car audio stuff is sold. It will plug into the wire harness plugs under your dash, and it will include a color coded diagram of each wired and what it is. Then you match them up according to the wires on the stereo you wish to install. If you don't have instructions with your radio, there may be a wiring diagram printed on its case, or just Google for a wiring diagram based on your stereo's model number. Remember the wires aren't necessarily matched by color, but by their function.
I do not know about Rodeo's made before 1998, but for Rodeo's '98 and up the removal (and installation of an aftermarket) stereo is relatively simple. If you open the ashtray, you will see a screw in there. That is the only screw that holds the stereo frame in place. Once you have this screw out, if you give a tug the frame should pop right off. Next, remove the wires that connect to the cigarette lighter so that you can completely remove the frame. The stereo is held in the dash by 2 mounting brackets, each with 2 screws. Take out all 4 screws and the stock stereo should come right out. There will be a connecting pin that you will have to unplug to completely remove the unit. Now, if you want to install an aftermarket stereo, you will probably have to purchase a storage pocket as well if you don't already have one. On your aftermarket stereo, you will NOT use the sleeve and faceplate frame that come with all aftermarket stereos. The opening is double DIN, so it will fit right in just as it is. You can use the factory mounting brackets to screw both the stereo and aftermarket sleeve together. Next, you will need an aftermarket connecting harness (I suggest finding one on eBay, much cheaper than Best Buy). On a flat surface, connect the wires from your aftermarket stereo to this wiring harness. Once you are done with that, you can connect that to the plug in the dash. Put all your screws back in place, reattach the frame, and you are done!
you have your wires routed wrong
Just stick in the wires that go to the ports
The easiest option in the world would be to visit Best Buy or a local car audio store and buy a wiring harness for your vehicle. They are typically priced between $15-25. It will connect directly to the factory harness and MOSTLY match up color for color on the end that wires up to the aftermarket stereo. If in doubt have a professional install it.
Yes, I am told that is how you know where to connect the wires.
on factory wire harnes, there are 5 speaker wires. 4 are (+). on speakers, but only one (-). when i hook up aftermarket head unit do i hook up all negative speaker wires together
buy a wire harrnes install kit they will have collored wires that will match the line up of your aftermarket car stereo. and then you don't have to cut any of the factury wires. if you go to sell the car you can put the facutery stereo back in
Hi, If you are intending on bypassing the factory installed AMP you will have to connect the speaker wires directly to the stereo that you will be putting into the vehicle. However keep in mind that on some vehicles the AMP is connected secretly in the harness wires of the speakers and will not always work with an aftermarket radio....a good example are the stereos on Chrysler cars.
if you are talking about an aftermarket radio's amp turn on wire then without an amp you can just cap it off. if the harness used to connect to new radio to your factory wires has a blue antenna/factory amp then you can connect it to that provided the new radio doesnt have a second blue wire for that purpose.
Not sure. If you are hooking up an aftermarket stereo, I recommend going to WalMart and buying a harness adapter. This will make sure the connections are correct and you won't have to compromise the existing wires. The WalMart harness uses a universal color-code that adapts to any aftermarket stereo and, worst case scenario, you can deduct what factory wires do what and then you can return it back to the store once you have your diagram. Hope this helps. Cheers, Chrestmaker
You should be able to get a replacement plug from a dealer, stereo store, or a junk yard.
stop at you're local parts store and buy an adapter they're usuall under 10 bucks, take you're new aftermarket stereo with you to make sure it's the right fit Was there a plug in for the aftermarket with the wires? You may have to clip the old plugin off and splice the wires together. Hopefully the aftermarket came with a wiring diagram. If not trace what wire goes where and start splicing. If you are not comfortable doing this you can just pay a shop that puts these systems in to do it.