2005 Ford Explorer Factory Stereo Wiring

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Topic: 2005 Ford Explorer Factory Stereo Wiring

Posted By: scottkingrey
Subject: 2005 Ford Explorer Factory Stereo Wiring
Date Posted: June 10, 2009 at 10:45 PM

I just purchased a new stereo for my 2005 Ford Explorer XLT. Have located 12v constant, 12v switch, ground, all speaker, dimmer and power antenna wires and have 5 wires remaining. My stereo cuts off, bluetooth is cutting in, does not retain radio station presets or clock settings. Does anyone have any suggestions? I would like to find a diagram for the factory stereo harness on the vehicle with color codes and wire detination (function). I cut the plugs off the harness (big mistake) and all I have left is the colors. I have check the wires using a Fluke digital multimeter. I am at a lose for action in fear of smoking something. All suggestions are pleasantly welcome. Note, I do not have factory sub woofers or amp.

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Scott M. Kingrey

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Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: June 11, 2009 at 7:52 PM

Well one thing is for certain, your constant 12v is NOT constant.

Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: June 12, 2009 at 12:41 AM

Metra Electronics Corp. - 70-1771

Description

Ford/Lincoln/Mazda 1998 - Up Into Car 16 PIN

Product Specifications

Plugs into car harness at radio
Power and 4/Speaker
16-pin plug

Allows installation of an aftermarket radio using the existing factory wiring and connectors. No cutting of factory wiring is needed.

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M.E.C.P & First-Class
Go slow and drink lots of water...Procrastinators' Unite...Tomorrow!

Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: June 12, 2009 at 12:41 AM

Battery	WHITE/ YELLOW	(+)	RADIO HARNESS
Accesory	BLACK/ PINK	(+)	RADIO HARNESS
Ground	BLACK/ ORANGE	(-)	RADIO HARNESS
Illumination	RED / BLACK	(+)	RADIO HARNESS
LF Speaker (+)	ORANGE / LIGHT GREEN
LF Speaker (-)	LIGHT BLUE/WHITE
RF Speaker (+)	WHITE/ LIGHT GREEN
RF Speaker (-)	DARK GREEN/ ORANGE
LR Speaker (+)	GRAY/LIGHT BLUE
LR Speaker (-)	TAN / YELLOW
RR Speaker (+)	ORANGE / RED
RR Speaker (-)	BROWN / PINK
Steering Cntrls	OPTIONAL
Speed Cntrl	OPTIONAL
Radio Security	YES

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M.E.C.P & First-Class
Go slow and drink lots of water...Procrastinators' Unite...Tomorrow!