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Expert: - 6/14/2006


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My friend tried installing a new radio in my 97 Saturn SC2 Coupe and instead of getting the proper wiring harness, he cut the factory wires and tried to splice them. Obviously this didn't work because he mixed up the wires. There are two dark greens, two dark brown and two yellows. Does anyone know the actual wiring color codes? I found a pdf file on the installdr.com but it doesn't address the dual color problem. If I can't get the wires correct, is it possible to get new factory wires with the connector attached from a dealership? Please help!

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use the pdf files to find the power wires and ground
the yellows and browns are speakers wires you can open the trunk and look at the speaker to see the colors
take a aa battery and test two wires at the time and twist them together  unitl you have all 4 speakers


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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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