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Old 08-30-2016, 05:54 PM
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I just bought a new pioneer deh-6500bt and I was wondering how to wire it to the harness that comes with the head unit
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I have a 96 bronco if that helps any
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Don't chop up that factory harness get the adapter harness from Scoche or Metra first thing. Walmart or Best Buy will stock it.
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Originally Posted by sdmartin65
Don't chop up that factory harness get the adapter harness from Scoche or Metra first thing. Walmart or Best Buy will stock it.
What happens if I chop it? And could you link it to me
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Will All of the colors match up on the two harnesses? This is my first time doing this
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Yep they should and there should be a code on the harness package when you get it.
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Yes get an adaptor. They plug into the factory harness and you then can crimp the connectors together and you can unplug it from the factory harness if you want.
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Update, I wired it and while I was putting on connectors the constant wire tapped my head unit and sparked, I went to turn it on and it isn't working now. I checked all the wires and I don't know what the Problem is, can anybody help
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Update, I wired it

and while I was putting on connectors the constant wire tapped my head unit and sparked, I went to turn it on and it isn't working now. I checked all the wires and I don't know what the Problem is, can anybody help


Update: I blew a fuse
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