2000 chevy cavalier wiring guide
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Printed Date: May 14, 2024 at 3:59 AM
Topic: 2000 chevy cavalier wiring guide
Posted By: jdietz
Subject: 2000 chevy cavalier wiring guide
Date Posted: January 11, 2007 at 4:29 PM
yes i'm having trouble hooking up a new pioneer cd player to my 2000 chevy cavailer.........i need a wiring diagram if at all possible to help me out thanks......
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Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: January 11, 2007 at 6:53 PM
That vehicle has no switched wire behind the radio. Using a regular adapter harness will not work without running your own accessory lead. The proper harness for that car supplies a 12 volt accessory lead, and retains your warning chimes (head lights, keys, etc.). You can find this at your local stereo shop.
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Posted By: jdietz
Date Posted: January 11, 2007 at 11:21 PM
ok my buddy and i hooked up the stereo but it has no remote wire to it so therefore it will stay on when i turn the car off. everything else seems to be working fine just that little problem maybe you know of what i can do to solve it to but please break it down for me a little more and in better details. NOT GONNA LIE I KNOW LITTLE ABOUT THIS STUFF SO ANY HELP I CAN GET IS GREATLY APPRECIATED THANKS A LOT!
Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: January 12, 2007 at 5:37 AM
You mean the factory harness has no switched wire. It sounds like you connected the red wire (switched) on the Pioneer to the yellow (constant). Again, the easiest thing would be to use the proper harness.
If you're not concerned about the warning chimes, etc., you can run your own wire to a switched source. You need to find a good source for switched power. You can check the cigarette lighter to see if it's switched with the key or not. If it is, you can connect to the wire behind it that shows 12 volts with the key turned. Another option would be to connect to the thick brown wire in the ignition harness (coming from the ignition switch). It might be easier to get to if you remove a panel from under the dash. Install a fuse whereever you decide to connect (5 amps is more than enough).
If this does not make sense, read the sticky "how to figure out stereo wiring". This will explain fairly well how to use a multimeter to test the wiring.
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My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.
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