Expert: Peter G. Lee - 10/7/2006

Question
Hi Peter,

  Dont know if you can help me? Recently had the car broke into and the cd player stolen.I wish to put the old ford traffic 3000 2 channel radio in.Need to find out the terminals on the rear of the radio. One block is 4 pins for the 2 ch audio.Just need to find out the other block (7pins) ground perm live etc.

Thanks,
Alan.  

Answer
Hi Alan,
Ya didn't say what car so Im shooting in the dark, but below is enough to get you sorted I hope.


Check out these guys for a lead if you don't have the OEM one
http://oem-auto-accessory.com/metra_wiring_plugs.html


This is the standard FORD PINOUT, should help you

Pin#       Wire Color           Application

1             yellow                 12 volt constant - memory, clock, battery
2             not used
3             red                      12 volt ignition (switched)
4             orange               dash lights (illumination)
5             not used
6             black                   radio chassis ground
7             blue                    power antenna
8             not used    

SPEAKER PLUG

1              white                  left front positive
2              white/black       left front negative
3              green                 left rear positive
4              green/black      left rear negative
5              gray                    right front positive
6              gray/black         right front negative
7              violet                  right rear positive
8              violet/black        right rear negative

All best and don't forget the (glowing) feedback so I know how I'm doing.
Thanks, Peter