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How To Install A Radio Without A Wiring Harness Adapter

3,903,995 views November 4, 2017 19:55

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ChannelDo It Yourself Bri

In brief

Install a car radio without relying on a factory wiring harness adapter by following DIY Bri’s clear, tool-specific guide. You’ll learn to identify wire types, use essential tools like a crimp tool and test light, and connect each wire correctly—perfect for anyone tackling a custom stereo setup.

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Diy Bri gives you in-depth instructions and tips to successfully wire a radio into any vehicle without a wiring harness adapter. Learn the techniques and tools needed to complete your radio installation like a pro WITHOUT the factory wiring harness adapter. Complete Car Stereo Installation Tutorial (MORE INFO IN "SHOW MORE" LINKS ETC)

Link to vehicle specific wiring colors:
the12volt.com/installbay/vehicles.html

Link to recommended tools for radio install:
Wire Stripper I Use : amzn.to/2v7o0G9
Crimp Tool I Use: amzn.to/2uyfqmJ
Recommended Test light: amzn.to/2tgZRQ8
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Alligator Clips: amzn.to/2vrXXZH

Supplies I would recommend:
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Electrical Tape: amzn.to/2v7N93I
Radio used in video: amzn.to/2tuU5FS

Aftermarket Radio Harness Colors (Kenwood, Sony, Alpine, Blaupunkt, Pioneer, Clarion, and many more)
Almost all radios use this color for identify wire type

Radio Wiring Diagram:
Yellow-Constant Power/Battery
Red-Switched/Ignition Power
Black-Ground
Orange-Illumination/Head Light Wire
Blue/White Stripe-Amplifier Turn On
Blue-Power Antenna or Amplifier Turn On
Brown-Mute
Solid White-Left Front Speaker (+)
White/Black Stripe-Left Front Speaker (-)
Solid Gray-Right Front Speaker (+)
Gray/Black Stripe-Right Front Speaker (-)
Solid Green-Left Rear Speaker (+)
Green/Black Stripe-Left Rear Speaker (-)
Solid Purple-Right Rear Speaker (+)
Purple/Black Stripe-Right Rear Speaker (-)

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Do It Yourself Bri published this 19:55 video tutorial on November 4, 2017. It has been watched 3,903,995 times on YouTube.

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