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Volkswagon Radio Wire Harnesses This vehicle uses has a 2 pc wire harness.
Harness Color Codes 1 (typical of late 90’s models)
A
Brown Connector
B
I
J
C
D
K
L
E
F
M
N
G
H
O
P
Black Connector
AS VIEWED FROM MATING END OF CONNECTOR
NOTE: Two sets of wire colors are shown to the right. Before beginning, compare the color of the wires in your vehicle against those of both charts.
Pin
What It Is
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
Right Rear Speaker (+) Right Rear Speaker (-) Right Front Speaker (+) Right Front Speaker (-) Left Front Speaker (+) Left Front Speaker (-) Left Rear Speaker (+) Left Rear Speaker (-)
Typical VW In Dash Wire Color
Typical New Radio Equivalent Wire Color
Blue Purple Tan w/ Blue Stripe Purple w/ Black Stripe Red Gray Tan w/ Red Stripe Gray w/ Black Stripe Blue w/ White Stripe White Tan w/ White Stripe White w/ Black Stripe\ Red w/ Green Stripe Green Tan w/ Green Stripe Green w/ Black Stripe Do Not Use Do Not Use VW Amp Turn On Wire - Connect To New Radios Blue Power Antenna Wire +12 Volt Ignition Wire Yellow w/ Red Stripe Red Power Antenna Turn On Wire - Connect To New Radios Blue Power Antenna Wire Dash Light Dimmer Wire Gray w/ Blue Stripe check for availability +12 Volt Battery Wire Thick Red w/ White Stripe Yellow Ground Wire Thick Tan Wire Black
Harness Color Codes 2 (typical of models prior to late 90’s) Pin
What It Is
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
Right Rear Speaker (+) Right Rear Speaker (-) Right Front Speaker (+) Right Front Speaker (-) Left Front Speaker (+) Left Front Speaker (-) Left Rear Speaker (+) Left Rear Speaker (-)
+12 Volt Ignition Wire Dash Light Dimmer Wire +12 Volt Battery Wire Ground Wire
Typical VW In Dash Wire Color
Typical New Radio Equivalent Wire Color
Blue w/ Green Stripe Brown w/ Red Stripe Red w/ White Stripe Brown w/ White Stripe Black Brown w/ Blue Stripe Blue w/ Green Stripe Brown w/ Red Stripe Do Not Use Do Not Use Do Not Use Brown w/ Red Stripe Do Not Use Gray w/ Blue Stripe Thick Red w/ White Stripe Thick Brown Wire
Purple Purple w/ Black Stripe Gray Gray w/ Black Stripe White White w/ Black Stripe\ Green Green w/ Black Stripe
Red check for availability Yellow Black
Note: using an optional snap on wire harness adapter will simplify the wiring. Most snap on wire harness adapters have already converted and color coded the wires from the auto makers in dash wire harness to match typical aftermarket radio wire colors. ** The wire colors listed in the chart above are typical for these vehicles during these years but may not be the exact colors for this vehicle. This is another reason to use a snap on wire harness adapter. **
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