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1988 ford festiva wiring problems

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
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Printed Date: June 11, 2024 at 12:14 AM


Topic: 1988 ford festiva wiring problems

Posted By: trevitino
Subject: 1988 ford festiva wiring problems
Date Posted: December 08, 2006 at 12:42 PM

I recently bought a 1988 ford festiva it needs some engine work but right now i'm focusing on the audio system. When i recieved the car there was no radio harness just bare wires. With the help of the 12volt and other resources i think i have found the power wires but i seem to not be getting any power. Can anyone lend some advice on what to check for? 

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Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: December 08, 2006 at 1:50 PM
I know those cars use a common ground system for all the speakers, looks like the best route would be to re-wire all the speakers.   I was constiantly blowing fuses in my festiva so I ended up wiring to the steering colum using inline fuses on the wires.

here is the wiring in the colum and the harness behind the dash

Constant 12V+ White Ignition Switch Harness
Starter BLACK / YELLOW Ignition Switch Harness
Ignition BLACK/ White Ignition Switch Harness
Accessory BLACK/ Red Ignition Switch Harness
Tach YELLOW /GREEN Coil
Neutral Safety Wire Blue/White (-) OEM Switch opens Starter Circuit
Brake Switch GREEN/ Red Brake Switch
Trunk Pin Blue/Green (-) Trunk Light
Parking Lights RED / Black Light Switch or RED / Green at Fuse Panel
Head Lamp RED / Yellow (+) Light Switch


Constant 12V+ Blue/Red
Switched 12V+ RED / Black
Ground Chassis
Illumination Blue/White
Dimmer n/a
Antenna Trigger n/a
Antenna Driver's Pillar
Front Speakers 4" Dash
Left Front (+) Blue/Red
Left Front (-) Blue / YELLOW
Right Front (+) Blue
Right Front (-) Blue/White
Rear Speakers 4" Shock Towers
Left Rear (+) Blue/Red
Left Rear (-) Blue/Green
Right Rear (+) Blue/White
Right Rear (-) Blue/Green


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