Car Audio Wiring Colors
Aftermarket car audio wiring harnesses use a standard color code to identify what the wire is used for.
Car audio wiring colors. Speakers right front speaker. Use the given colors for reference purposes only. A guide car stereo and audio equipment installation removal and hook up. To check hot ignition lights dimmer use a test light or voltmeter.
Purple w black stripe left rear speaker. Gray right front speaker. If only one wire ever had power in this step it is the accessory wire. We are not responsible for any misprints.
Car stereo wire diagram and wiring harness identification charts. White w black stripe right rear speaker. The wire that still shows 12v is the accessory wire which is usually red in aftermarket wiring harnesses. These diagrams and charts do not include wire color codes.
White left front speaker. Gray w black stripe left front speaker. Wire colors in your car might be different than colors described here. Car audio wire color codes.
To check speakers use test radio. This represents constant 12v yellow. Choose make of car and click go. This shows dimmer right front.
Purple right rear speaker. Car stereo wiring color codes the picture below shows the wiring color codes for a cea aftermarket radio harness that is included with most radios. Most aftermarket head units usually use an orange wire or an orange wire with a white stripe for this. Understanding what these colors mean can make your installation faster easier as well as ensuring that your installation is done properly.
Always test wires to make sure they are correct. Green left rear speaker. This shows illumination brown.