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Old 03-31-2008, 03:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default 1983 LTD Crown Victoria Stereo Wiring

Hello everyone,

I have a question about replacing the radio in my 1983 LTD Crown Victoria. I recently got a used Sony Xplosion CDX MP40 stereo and am trying to replace the stock Ford radio. Unfortunately the original owner not only decided to get the analogue clock, but same with the radio.

I have 8 wires which were connected to the radio. I was able to replace the old radio with the new one, except for one small issue. The front left speaker doesn't seem to work anymore. I was able to find the wiring guide for new stereo, but i can't find any for the ford wiring.

If anyone has an suggestions on which wires control what on the car, or have a link to a guide. I was only able to find digital radio for the 1983, or a similar guide for a 1985.

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wiring:

Speaker Power Ground
Left Front Orange/light green Light Blue/white
Right Front White/light green Dark green/orange
Right Rear Tan/light green Brown/black
Left Rear Tan/white Tan/yellow

The other wires are:

Hot:Key On Yellow/black
Hot: At All Times Light green/yellow
Radio Lights Light/blue/red
Ground Black
Ground Black/light green
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wiring:

Speaker Power Ground
Left Front Orange/light green Light Blue/white
Right Front White/light green Dark green/orange
Right Rear Tan/light green Brown/black
Left Rear Tan/white Tan/yellow

The other wires are:

Hot:Key On Yellow/black
Hot: At All Times Light green/yellow
Radio Lights Light/blue/red
Ground Black
Ground Black/light green

Excellent, your guide worked perfectly, and all my speakers work once again. Thank you very much for your help!
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