2001 saab 9 3se radio wiring

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Topic: 2001 saab 9 3se radio wiring

Posted By: 78mc-bbc
Subject: 2001 saab 9 3se radio wiring
Date Posted: February 24, 2014 at 7:45 AM

hey there i have an 2001 Saab 9-3SE and i am having trouble installing my pioneer cd player. i have searched all over on the forums about the 3 plugs, they pink, gray and tan. From what i've read the pink is not used the tan connector is for the speakers and the gray is for the power etc.. I have the VW wire adapter and my problem is which wires are for what on the gray connector. Nothing online seems to match what i have. below is a drawing i did of the plugs, can someone tell me what wire is for what? Also i read that there is more than one fuse for the radio? is that true if so where are they, beside the side of the dash in the fuse panel?

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Posted By: harryharris
Date Posted: February 24, 2014 at 10:19 AM

Black = Ground
Red = either 12v+ ACCV or constant, test.
BROWN / red = either 12v+ ACC or constant, test. You'll only need the one on the left in the diagram.
BLACK/ white = either power antenna sw.or amp or both.
Tan connector going down from the top,
Rear right.
Front right.
Front left.
Rear left.
R/Hand side in diagram is the speaker (+) side.

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Posted By: 78mc-bbc
Date Posted: February 24, 2014 at 10:20 AM

thanks i will try this tonight
do you know if there is more than the one fuse in the main fuse box?

Posted By: harryharris
Date Posted: February 24, 2014 at 10:23 AM

No idea but when it comes to complicated electrics you can't beat Saab or Volvo.
Should be marked on fuse boxes. If there are one would be for constant, the other ACC.

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