installing a head unit, 1998 ford ranger

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Topic: installing a head unit, 1998 ford ranger

Posted By: merlin4903
Subject: installing a head unit, 1998 ford ranger
Date Posted: July 04, 2005 at 2:13 PM

I have a 1998 Ford Ranger and I'm trying to install a Pioneer head unit. My only problem is I can't figure out which wires coming out of the truck are which, please help.

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Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: July 04, 2005 at 4:01 PM

Constant 12V+	Light Green
Switched 12V+	Yellow/Black
Ground	Black
Illumination	Light Blue/Red
Dimmer	n/a
Amplifier Remote	Blue
Antenna	Right Front
Front Speakers	6 1/2" Doors
Left Front (+)	ORANGE / Light Green
Left Front (-)	Light Blue/White
Right Front (+)	Dark GREEN/ Orange
Right Front (-)	WHITE/ Light Green
Rear Speakers	5" x 7" Side Panels
Left Rear (+)	Gray/Light Blue
Left Rear (-)	Tan / YELLOW
Right Rear (+)	ORANGE / Red
Right Rear (-)	BROWN / Pink

If you use the search button.....its ALL there!!

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Posted By: Chad7n7
Date Posted: July 04, 2005 at 11:38 PM

Before you cut the factory harness, go down to your local stereo shop and purchase an aftermarket harness. This will save you time and headache, especially if you sell the truck down the line and plan to re-install the factory HU. An aftermarket harness will run you about 10-20 bucks. With one of these, your install should be self-explanitory.

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