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2005 ford explorer radio wiring

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Topic: 2005 ford explorer radio wiring

Posted By: anthony42992
Subject: 2005 ford explorer radio wiring
Date Posted: April 03, 2012 at 3:18 PM

2005 Ford Explorer has two factory harnesses connected to the stock factory radio. One of the harnesses was relatively straightforward whereas the other one only has two wires, one gray and one yellow. What gives? What are those two wires for? Furthermore, how is the illumination/dimmer connected? Thanks in advance!



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Posted By: anthony42992
Date Posted: April 03, 2012 at 3:20 PM
Cliff notes:

'05 Ford Explorer. Stock radio has one gray and one yellow wires. What gives?



Posted By: anthony42992
Date Posted: April 08, 2012 at 3:00 PM
Bump. Anyone?



Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: April 08, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Does the Grey wire  possibly have a black stripe on it?

posted_image Speed Sense GRAY/BLACK (AC) RADIO HARNESS




Posted By: anthony42992
Date Posted: April 08, 2012 at 6:03 PM
Yes, I'm pretty sure it may have a black stripe on it. What about the yellow wire? Airbag contact?



Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: April 08, 2012 at 7:00 PM
I doubt that it has anything to do with the airbag.  It is not needed to install an aftermarket radio.  All wires you need are on the big harness.



Posted By: Ween
Date Posted: April 08, 2012 at 7:16 PM
grey/black ...vehicle speed sense,
yellow...steering wheel controls.
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Posted By: anthony42992
Date Posted: April 08, 2012 at 7:53 PM
Car has no steering wheel controls. How about the illumination wire?



Posted By: Ween
Date Posted: April 08, 2012 at 10:29 PM
illumination...RED / black. the vehicle can still have the steering wheel control lead, even with none present. only one yellow wire present at radio connectors.


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