97 Dodge Caravan Stereo Problem

I have just bought a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan 2 weeks ago from a family member for the Mrs.  Plus I have recently bought a new Stereo head for the car (Pioneer DEH-P47DH) I got the wiring harnest, but the wires were already pulled from the sockets of its factory slots. I have no clue which wires are which, even after checking out the color code from 12volt. The stereo doesn't turn on, the lights on the dash doesn't even turn on, and powerlocks are down after removing the deck. I would just like to know if the wire connections listed on this site are correct or if there is a solution to all this.

I'll be happy to put more info also.

Did you look under the hood as well?  Did you use a meter to test the fuses?  Did you check the fuse on the back of the new radio? 

At any rate, if nothing else works, you can rewire.  You can get constant and accessory at the ignition harness (fuse these), and ground directly to the metal behind the dash.  Test the speaker wires with a meter on resistance, and "pop" them with a battery.

yea i did the Test with the battery, and they did pop. The only fuses I checked were the ones under the hood and the one that came with the radio. I didn't have an ohm meter so I couldn't test for sure but check if they were burnt or cracked.

I grounded the deck to the Edge of the inner walls that holds the deck in place. The connection can't be bad, since i sanded the surface and screwed it in. Does anyone kno what the Pure Orange Wire is? I belived it was in the gray wire socket holder after comparing 2 of the same model vans.

Okay, you checked the fuses under the hood, check the one's inside as well- somewhere under the dash on the driver's side.  You might check your owner's manual. 

I'm unable to turn up an orange wire listed anywhere.

maybe.. its the dimmer controls?

I bought this car used so it didn't come with a manual. I see notthing under the the desk or passenger side unless I would have to unscrew the whole panel off, which is a pretty big pannel. The screws are also plastic so i wouldn't want to toy with them.