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I have a 2003 chevy silverado 1500, im trying to install an aftermarket radio. the problem im haveing is the factory wireing harness only has 11 colored wires. and no description. im how can i tell what color goes to wich function. the only color that has two of the same color shade is orande one thick and one thin

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DONT CUT ANY. Get an adapter from car toys or amazon etc. IF you do cut it, make sure you leave room to put it back on. The Chevrolet uses the radio for onstar and body information and you are in trouble if you make a mistake

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 15, 2009

SOURCE: i need to know what color are for what on my radio wire harness

this is right up my ally orange is 12v yellow is accessery black is ground dark blue and light blue rear sp yellow and brown rear sp light green and light brown ft sp and the other three wires is for one more ft sp and ill wire

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most new trailer brake units dont splice into the lines anymore they have vehicle specific plug that connects in line with brake harness under dash or under hood

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Do these match the color you have there?
2009 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 Car Stereo Wire Schematic
Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Red/White
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Dark Green
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black
Car Radio Illumination Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: Yellow
Car Stereo Power Antenna Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amp Turn-On Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: N/A
Car Audio Front Tweeter Size: 1? Tweetersir?t=modilife-20&l=as2&o=1&a=b00009uhre
Car Audio Front Tweeter Depth: 1?
Car Audio Front Tweeter Location: N/A
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 Front Speakers Size: 6 1/2? Speakersir?t=modilife-20&l=as2&o=1&a=b00009uhre
Car Audio Front Speakers Depth: 4?
Car Audio Front Speakers Location: N/A
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
Car Audio Rear Speakers Size: 4? x 6? Speakersir?t=modilife-20&l=as2&o=1&a=b00009uhre
Car Audio Rear Speakers Depth: 2 1/2?
Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: N/A
Car Subwoofer Speaker Size: N/A
Car Subwoofer Speaker Depth: N/A
Car Subwoofer Speaker Location: N/A
Car Subwoofer Speaker Positive Wire (+): N/A
Car Subwoofer Speaker Negative Wire (-): N/A

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 06, 2012

SOURCE: 1996 chevy 1500

1996 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 Car Stereo Wiring Guide

Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Orange
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Yellow
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Gray
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: Brown
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: N/A
Car Audio Front Speakers Size: N/A
Car Audio Front Speakers Location: N/A
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: N/A
Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: N/A
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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