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89 Ford Escort Cabriolet Stereo Wiring

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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: August 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM


Topic: 89 Ford Escort Cabriolet Stereo Wiring

Posted By: D3CAY
Subject: 89 Ford Escort Cabriolet Stereo Wiring
Date Posted: May 04, 2002 at 6:25 AM

I checked the diagram in the database and it doesnt match my wiring,

Anyone have any ideas ?



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TA



Replies:

Posted By: the12volt
Date Posted: May 04, 2002 at 12:23 PM

HI D3cay, I assuming you're installing a head unit... if you have a factory amplifier, the speaker leads should match those below at the amplifier. If you do not have a factory amplifier and if the following colors do not match up, then use your meter to determine what each wire is for. First measure for constant 12V+, then accessory, then illumination. Once you have determined those, use an analog meter or a small battery (9V or  AA) to determine each pair of speaker leads. Once you've located each set of speaker leads, measure each of them for resistance to ground. If any speaker lead shows resistance to ground, you'll need to replace it. Older Ford's typically used common ground radios.

Battery: GREEN/ YELLOW
Accessory: Yellow/Black
Grouns: Chassis
Illumination: Blue/Red
LF+: ORANGE / Green
LF-: Blue/Light Green
RF+: WHITE/ Green
RF-: GREEN/ Light Yellow
LR+: Pink/Green
LR-: Pink/Blue
RR+: Pink/Blue
RR-: GREEN/ Orange

Let us know how you make out and if you need anything else.

the12volt


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