Reference: Car Stereo Installation Info

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Ok so I have been seeing a lot of threads lately asking questions about how to install a sound system in your cars. As a former Circuit City Roadshop installer I am here to help answer your questions. Hopefully this will clear up some of your questions. I dont take full credit for this. I give some to www.the12volt.com If you have a question. Go there before posting it on here. 9 times out of 10 you will find the answer.

NOTE: I take no responsibility if you mess up your car from my info.

Radio Wire Colors:

Red: 12 volt Switched Accessory
Yellow: 12 volt Constant
Black: Common/Ground
Blue: Amplifier Turn on
Blue/White: Power Antenna
Orange: Dimmer
White: Left Front Spk +
White/Black: Left Front Spk -
Gray: Right Front Spk +
Gray/Black: Right Front Spk -
Green: Left Rear Spk +
Green/Black: Left Rear Spk -
Purple: RIght Rear Spk +
Purple/Black: Right Rear Spk -


Amp/Sub Wiring Info


12v- Connect directly to battery's positive terminal

Remote- Connect to blue wire behind the headunit (Note: If you connect this to the power antenna lead on the headunit the subs/amp will only work you turn on the AM/FM source on the radio)

Ground- Connect to bare metal on the chassis of the car. I personally use the bolt of the rear seat, seatbelt

Speakers/Sub Output
This will vary depending on whether the Amp is 1, 2 or 4 Channel
Positive to Positive, Negative to Negative

Wire Sizing to Amp Sizing
See: http://www.the12volt.com/info/recwirsz.asp

Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams
http://www.the12volt.com/caraudio/woofer_configurations.asp

MORE TO COME, STAY TUNED AS I GATHER MORE RESOURCES
Feel free to add or correct me as needed. Off topic or flame posts will be deleted


PDF for 2001-2005 Radio and Speaker Installation
http://www.indabay.com/images/FRINSTALL.pdf <Right Click, Save As

From an older thread:
krayziejcs said:
I've been wanting to do this for a while and I finally decided to get started on it. So here is a few links that I've gathered with instructions for the DIY people. Periodically I will be adding more links to this page with more instructions of different tasks. If anyone has info they would like to post, please go ahead and contribute.


Amplifier Installation
http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/learningcenter/car/amplifier_installation_guide.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_3680_install-car-stereo.html
http://www.electronixwarehouse.com/education/amplifiers/installamp.htm
http://www.caraudiohelp.com/how_to_install_a_car_amp/how_to_install_a_car_amp.htm
http://www.mmxpress.com/technical/ampinstall.htm

Subwoofer Installation
http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/learningcenter/car/subwoofer_installation_guide.html
http://www.diynet.com/diy/cda/article_print/1,1983,DIY_13694_2271224_ARTICLE-DETAIL-PRINT,00.html

Subwoofer Guide
http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/reviews/20040427/subs_amps_guide.html
http://www.diysubwoofers.org/

Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams
http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/learningcenter/car/subwoofers_wiring.html

Building Subwoofer Box
http://ccs.exl.info/box_build.html
http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/reviews/20030701/build_box.html
http://www.termpro.com/articles/buildbox.html
http://www.sounddomain.com/ride/261051
http://www.able-audio.com/tutorials/glass/glass.php

Misc. Links
http://installer.com/tech/aiming.html
http://ccs.exl.info/calc_box.html
http://arawndark.netfirms.com/
http://www.kettering.edu/~drussell/demos.html

Update: 02/22/06

Head Unit Guide
http://www.carstereo.com/rayfes/head.cfm

Step by Step Head Unite Installation Guide
93-95 Civic
http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs/Honda/PDF/466017.pdf (PDF File)
96-98 Civic
http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs/Honda/PDF/466013.pdf (PDF File)
99-00 Civic
http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs/Honda/PDF/466005.pdf (PDF File)
http://www.autotoys.com/New_Tech/DIY_2000/Honda_Civic_2000_Radio/honda_civic_2000_radio.htm

Noise Reduction Articles
http://www.installdr.com/TechDocs/999501.pdf
http://www.installdr.com/TechDocs/999502.pdf
http://www.fbodyaudio.com/articleviewer.php?article=noise.html
Reducing Road and Wind Noise
http://www.installdr.com/TechDocs/999503.pdf

AM/FM Reception Problems (simple check)
http://www.installdr.com/TechDocs/999801.pdf
1999stockaccord said:


I know that pic is a little fuzzy, but if you PM or email me, I have a PDF of a full listing for most vehicles
1999stockaccord said:
Well I think its about time someone posted this, there have been alot of questions on speaker and headunit installation, which kit to get and what not. Hope this helps everyone, I highly recommend these harnesses, it makes installation alot smoother and quicker. Any Best Buy or Ciurcit City will have these parts and part numbers, along with many other retailers. They're fairly cheap, easy to use, they even come with instructions. PM me or visit the12volt.com for part numbers for other Makes/Models.

If there is no number next to the part, it is unavailible, or not needed. The DIN opening next to Kit means you do not need a kit, most headunits will slide right in to the factory openings on that model.

So here is the offical 2004 Metra Wire Harness Guide, complements of the12volt.com

1980-1982 Honda Civic
Premium Kit DIN opening
Budget Kit DIN opening
Custom Kit DIN opening
Harness Into Car N/A
Harness Into Factory Radio N/A
Amplifier Integration
Amplifier Bypass
Speaker Adapter Harness N/A
Speaker Accessory N/A
Custom Antenna 44-HD95
Power Antenna N/A
Antenna Adapter to Factory Antenna N/R
Antenna Adapter to Factory Radio


1983-1983 Honda Civic
Premium Kit DIN opening
Budget Kit DIN opening
Custom Kit DIN opening
Harness Into Car 70-1388
Harness Into Factory Radio N/A
Amplifier Integration
Amplifier Bypass
Speaker Adapter Harness N/A
Speaker Accessory N/A
Custom Antenna 44-HD95
Power Antenna N/A
Antenna Adapter to Factory Antenna N/R
Antenna Adapter to Factory Radio N/R





1984-1985 Honda Civic
Premium Kit DIN opening
Budget Kit DIN opening
Custom Kit DIN opening
Harness Into Car 70-1388
Harness Into Factory Radio N/A
Amplifier Integration
Amplifier Bypass
Speaker Adapter Harness N/A
Speaker Accessory N/A
Custom Antenna 44-HD96
Power Antenna N/A
Antenna Adapter to Factory Antenna N/R
Antenna Adapter to Factory Radio N/R


1986-1991 Honda Civic
Premium Kit DIN opening
Budget Kit DIN opening
Custom Kit DIN opening
Harness Into Car 70-1720
Harness Into Factory Radio 71-1720
Amplifier Integration
Amplifier Bypass
Speaker Adapter Harness 72-7800
Speaker Accessory N/A
Custom Antenna 44-HD96
Power Antenna N/A
Antenna Adapter to Factory Antenna N/R
Antenna Adapter to Factory Radio N/R



1992-1995 Honda Civic
Premium Kit DIN opening
Budget Kit DIN opening
Custom Kit DIN opening
Harness Into Car 70-1720
Harness Into Factory Radio 71-1720
Amplifier Integration
Amplifier Bypass
Speaker Adapter Harness 72-7800
Speaker Accessory N/A
Custom Antenna 44-HD98
Power Antenna N/A
Antenna Adapter to Factory Antenna N/R
Antenna Adapter to Factory Radio N/R


1996-1998 Honda Civic
Premium Kit 99-7891
Budget Kit 89-30-7891
Custom Kit 99-7898
Harness Into Car 70-1720
Harness Into Factory Radio 71-1720
Amplifier Integration
Amplifier Bypass
Speaker Adapter Harness 72-7800
Speaker Accessory N/A
Custom Antenna 44-HD98
Power Antenna N/A
Antenna Adapter to Factory Antenna N/R
Antenna Adapter to Factory Radio N/R


1999-2000 Honda Civic
Premium Kit 99-7896
Budget Kit N/A
Custom Kit 99-7898
Harness Into Car 70-1721
Harness Into Factory Radio 71-1721
Amplifier Integration
Amplifier Bypass
Speaker Adapter Harness 72-7800
Speaker Accessory N/A
Custom Antenna 44-HD98
Power Antenna N/A
Antenna Adapter to Factory Antenna N/R
Antenna Adapter to Factory Radio N/R


2001-2004 Honda Civic/ Civic Hybrid
Premium Kit 99-7899
Budget Kit N/A
Custom Kit 99-7897
Harness Into Car 70-1721
Harness Into Factory Radio 71-1721
Amplifier Integration
Amplifier Bypass
Speaker Adapter Harness 72-7800
Speaker Accessory 82-7803
Custom Antenna GLASS
Power Antenna N/A
Antenna Adapter to Factory Antenna N/R
Antenna Adapter to Factory Radio N/R


1993-1997 Honda Civic Del Sol
Premium Kit DIN opening
Budget Kit DIN opening
Custom Kit DIN opening
Harness Into Car 70-1720
Harness Into Factory Radio 71-1720
Amplifier Integration
Amplifier Bypass
Speaker Adapter Harness 72-7800
Speaker Accessory 82-7804
Custom Antenna 44-HD99B
Power Antenna 44-PWHD99B
Antenna Adapter to Factory Antenna N/R
Antenna Adapter to Factory Radio N/R

2002-2003 Honda Civic Si (3-door only)
Premium Kit 99-7860
Budget Kit N/A
Custom Kit N/A
Harness Into Car 70-1721
Harness Into Factory Radio 71-1721
Amplifier Integration
Amplifier Bypass
Speaker Adapter Harness 72-7800
Speaker Accessory 82-7803
Custom Antenna 44-UA30
Power Antenna N/A
Antenna Adapter to Factory Antenna N/R
Antenna Adapter to Factory Radio N/R

ANY ADDITIONS OR QUESTIONS, PLEASE PM 1999stockaccord.
 
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