1992 volkswagen golf Audio connection

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Topic: 1992 volkswagen golf Audio connection

Posted By: davierg
Subject: 1992 volkswagen golf Audio connection
Date Posted: October 29, 2005 at 2:24 PM

Hi There I have just purchased an 1992 Volkswagen golf as little run around. When trying to install a new cd player I noticed all the wires where disconected from the broken radio. Does anyone have any Idea what colour wire is connected to battery and which is 12v. If anyone has a picture of how it should be connected I would be really greatful.

Thanks Ray

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Posted By: tcss
Date Posted: October 29, 2005 at 2:44 PM

Go to general info on this sight, click on vehicle wiring.

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Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: October 29, 2005 at 5:11 PM

https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/detail.asp?info=alarm&year=1986-92&make=Volkswagen&model=Golf&ID=19101&type=Stereo

There's no switched lead in the harness according to the above link, so there's a couple things you can do. You can connect it to the constant wire and manually shut off the radio each time (you can install a switch for this if you like). You could also run your own switched lead from the BLACK / YELLOW wire at the ignition harness to turn on/off with the key (test this wire with a meter).

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My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.

Posted By: bexbissell
Date Posted: November 10, 2005 at 5:38 PM

Hi,
I am also having difficulties understanding the wiring on my MK 2 Golf driver.
Using the above advice I have managed to get the radio functioning, but as mentioned it is always set to 'ON'.
there is a 'spare' cable colored RED / brown which according to the VW manual is for 'ignition key' operation.
I have tried conecting this to the Switched lead (yellow in my case - JVC KD-G111) but it seems to have no effect, Ignition or otherwise.
Can anybody advise me where I am going wrong??
thanks.

Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: November 14, 2005 at 7:27 AM

The red wire needs to be connected to switched power. You'll have to find a wire that shows 12 volts only with the key in the on position. You may be able to use a wire from the cigarette lighter, but I'm not sure.

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My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.

Posted By: bexbissell
Date Posted: November 21, 2005 at 11:24 AM

Thanks for the help - I''l have another go at the weekend.

Cheers!