1989 hatch stereo wiring

[ImRickJamzBIttch]

hey there i just got another hatch..but it came with no stereo..and they old owner threw in a JVC KD-g420..and i was woundering if any one can help me out...do i just color match? or is there certain wire i connect with other?..am not much a wiring oerson..so anythin suggestions will help..thanks

[blackrms13]

i'd say from my exp, just color match
my hatch used to have a old HU, i cut off the wires, and color match'd to new HU, worked perfectly

[Adam240]

i'd say from my exp, just color match
my hatch used to have a old HU, i cut off the wires, and color match'd to new HU, worked perfectly
:loco: I hate this more then anything.. Its stupid to cut the harness. It cost like $15 for a pigtail to wire your stereo up with.

[blackrms13]

i dont see whats wrong with that, i can disconnect the plug thing anytime i want....plus i didnt cut the "car" end...but the HU end...

[g6civcx]

Take it to Best Buy. Pay them $50 to install. Let them deal with wiring.

If you're anal, after you go home, take out the deck and solder the wires together instead of using connectors.

Otherwise, bust out the FSM-EL section and read the stereo wiring section. Follow the wire colours and match to your deck. You can use a harness, or clip off the OEM harness and solder.

I recommend using a detachable harness. Crutchfield sells one for about $10-15. It makes it easier to change decks later. Plus it's easier to solder out of the car than in the car.


There is a soldering thread in Tech. If you have any specific questions about colours, post up.