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
if you are trying to install the factory stereo to it...it should be the same plug...if you are trying to install the stereo for a cougar on a different car you need to buy the plug for that stereo and then a harness for the other car...
http://www.modifiedlife.com/car-stereo-wiring-diagrams-and-car-radio-wiring-diagrams/this is the best site for diagrams for stereos, enjoy!!!
Standard 2 Piece Harness Up To Late 1990
If the gages in a 2000 Mercury Cougar at not working, it is likely that a fuse is blown. While the chance is slim, there could also be a wiring harness malfunction.
Remove the wiring harness from the bottom of your 1996 Mercury Cougar automatic antenna. Remove the retaining nuts at the bottom of the antenna. Reverse the process to install your new automatic antenna.
The best thing to do is to buy a wiring harness for your car and new stereo. These are readily available on eBay from $15. Just search for 'stereo wiring harness'.
It is possible that the headlight door wiring is degraded to the point of not working. After nearly 50 years, it could be time to replace the wiring harness.
you should be able to.the only thing that might be different is the wiring harness
The 1999 monster truck stereo wiring diagram can be obtained from most Mazda dealerships. The stereo has a wiring harness consisting of five wires.
Connect the wiring harness to the back of your 1995 Buick LeSabre stereo. Secure the stereo with the stereo retaining screws.
Begin by removing the decorative stereo retaining cover from your 1999 Ford F2 50 pickup truck stereo. Remove the stereo retaining screws. The stereo will slide out. Remove the wiring harness and the antenna cable from the back of the stereo.
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