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[Helter_skelter]

Basically my mini looks like its had a head unit at somepoint with speakers in the parcel shelf ( which are still there) but when removing the radio have cut the plug off and left a jumble of coloured wires and I have no idea where to start with it. Anyone able to help out?

[Ruckus]

What colours have you got?

 

And do you have a multi meter? if not get one ;)

[Helter_skelter]

Loads I can take a picture, put not sure how to post it on here off my phone? (can't see and obvious option)
Yes I do :)

[screech]

Open a photobucket account.

Upload your pics to that, then copy and paste the 'img' link to here.

[Ruckus]

imgur.com is faster and easier to use IMO.

[BlackPlates]

i've swapped out a few head units... this is what i seem to find...

 

yellow is normally the +12v permanent feed (always has 12v)

red is normally the switched +12v (comes on with ignition)

black is normally negative (to chassis)

then theres possibly some optional ones like:

-blue/white= power antenna

-blue= aux power (for amp)

-orange/white= dimmer (lights come on, head unit dims)

 

the speaker ones may vary, but they come in pairs!

easiest way is to look at the back of your speakers that are in and match the colours up!!

 

hope this helps!

 

     -Adam

[Helter_skelter]

i've swapped out a few head units... this is what i seem to find...
 
yellow is normally the +12v permanent feed (always has 12v)
red is normally the switched +12v (comes on with ignition)
black is normally negative (to chassis)
then theres possibly some optional ones like:
-blue/white= power antenna
-blue= aux power (for amp)
-orange/white= dimmer (lights come on, head unit dims)
 
the speaker ones may vary, but they come in pairs!
easiest way is to look at the back of your speakers that are in and match the colours up!!
 
hope this helps!
 
     -Adam

Okay I'll try give it ago I'll have to try wire it into a plug for the back of the radio any chance you know what holes in the plug and where to go? :)

[Kieranlee999]

 

i've swapped out a few head units... this is what i seem to find...
 
yellow is normally the +12v permanent feed (always has 12v)
red is normally the switched +12v (comes on with ignition)
black is normally negative (to chassis)
then theres possibly some optional ones like:
-blue/white= power antenna
-blue= aux power (for amp)
-orange/white= dimmer (lights come on, head unit dims)
 
the speaker ones may vary, but they come in pairs!
easiest way is to look at the back of your speakers that are in and match the colours up!!
 
hope this helps!
 
     -Adam

Okay I'll try give it ago I'll have to try wire it into a plug for the back of the radio any chance you know what holes in the plug and where to go? :)

 

i got one of these

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item20d6bb44f2

[Helter_skelter]

 

i've swapped out a few head units... this is what i seem to find...
 
yellow is normally the +12v permanent feed (always has 12v)
red is normally the switched +12v (comes on with ignition)
black is normally negative (to chassis)
then theres possibly some optional ones like:
-blue/white= power antenna
-blue= aux power (for amp)
-orange/white= dimmer (lights come on, head unit dims)
 
the speaker ones may vary, but they come in pairs!
easiest way is to look at the back of your speakers that are in and match the colours up!!
 
hope this helps!
 
     -Adam

Okay I'll try give it ago I'll have to try wire it into a plug for the back of the radio any chance you know what holes in the plug and where to go? :)
 

i got one of these

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item20d6bb44f2

Oh that might actually be perfect as it will help with getting the pins right as it already has some cable. Will try get that ordered soon and use the help from here to fix it. Cheers

[Helter_skelter]

 

i've swapped out a few head units... this is what i seem to find...
 
yellow is normally the +12v permanent feed (always has 12v)
red is normally the switched +12v (comes on with ignition)
black is normally negative (to chassis)
then theres possibly some optional ones like:
-blue/white= power antenna
-blue= aux power (for amp)
-orange/white= dimmer (lights come on, head unit dims)
 
the speaker ones may vary, but they come in pairs!
easiest way is to look at the back of your speakers that are in and match the colours up!!
 
hope this helps!
 
     -Adam

Okay I'll try give it ago I'll have to try wire it into a plug for the back of the radio any chance you know what holes in the plug and where to go? :)
 

i got one of these

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item20d6bb44f2

Oh that might actually be perfect as it will help with getting the pins right as it already has some cable. Will try get that ordered soon and use the help from here to fix it. Cheers

[BlackPlates]

The pins on the back of the head unit change from brand to brand... If its a new head unit, it should have come with a connector... But if you dont have one, it would be easier to buy one than to hardwire it into the car

[Helter_skelter]

The pins on the back of the head unit change from brand to brand... If its a new head unit, it should have come with a connector... But if you dont have one, it would be easier to buy one than to hardwire it into the car

It's the car that didn't have one someone's cut it off for some bizzare reason

Edited by Helter_skelter, 16 July 2014 - 01:09 PM.