Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 03:21:52 -0700 I've been asked for the results of the tracing I did. Note that I ended up
getting an OEM adapter kit in the end for simplicity and reliability. I'm
told that Crutchfield can supply these and their web site is aware of both
3rd gen (Bose and non-Bose) setups. THeir web sire URL is
http://www.crutchfield.com
The results of tracing the standard Clarion radio are shown below. Note
that it may not apply to the Bose system which outputs preamp levels and has
powered amplifiers in the speakers.
There are two main connectors to the Clarion radio which may be similar to
those on the Bose. For instance, there is a power supply to the the speaker
connectors in the doors which is not used in the Clarion setup but would
need to be used to power the amps in the Bose speakers. If you are
replacing the Bose setup, you will probably need to get a stereo with
pre-amp outputs.
In my setup there are 10 wires to one of the main connectors and 5 to the
other. Wires I traced are as follows. (Note that some of the wire colours
are subject to fading!)
Note: some wires have pink, (possibly silver) rings on them as well as the
colours listed below, but these may be worn off the wires.
Note: where two colours are listed, that the major colour is listed first.
Final note: this list is from an Efini RX7, similar to an R1, but it is
right hand drive.
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 00:05:13 -0500 Congrats! I knew it was something as simple as that, to really clear out
the wires and to ensure all wires are routed properly the first person you
worked on the car should have removed the center panel and the panel where
the DIN unts reside, but to take that off they need to unscrew the
instrument panel too, they probably did not want to do that nor did they
have the patience to clear them the way you did. Rule number one is
installation is 50% of your system ( some believe its even more than that
too). You could have the best equipment, but without a good install they
are worthless. again congrats.
Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 14:50:17 -0600 Roebuck installed a plug that allowed the radio to be used without the CD
player. The CD connector has 3 rows of 4 pins starting next to the
connector notch, and 1 row of 1 pin at the other side. On the first row of
4 pins, next to the indentation notch, both side pins were jumpered
together. In other words, if pins are numbered 1-2-3-4 from either
direction on the first row of 4 pins, jumper pins 1-2 and pins 3-4 together.
Pin sequence would be:
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 12:09:34 -0600 In response to a previous post several people mentioned the ground wire on
the level converter. Mine wasn't connected. I connected it. Noticeable
Improvement! Thanks All!
The original installers didn't hook up the ground wire on the Vendetta
converter. I called Vendetta and the tech said if the speakers are working
don't hook the ground up. But when I found out the Bose output is
differential it started me thinking. The ground DOES make a difference.
But now the rear speakers are a touch louder...But they sound better, too!
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10-wire connector:
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Red: Front Right door speaker
White: Front Right door speaker
Blue: Front Left door speaker
Green: Front Left door speaker
Grey/Black stripe: Could not trace - maybe front dash tweeter crossover
Red/Green: Instrument dimmer illumination connector
Green/Red: Aerial (Antenna) power lift feed
Black/Red: Could not trace - maybe front dash tweeter crossover
Blue/Red: 12v permanent supply
Blue/Black: 12v switched supply
5-wire connector:
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Yellow/Green: Rear Left speaker
Yellow/Blue: Rear Left speaker
White/Blue: Rear right speaker
Blue/Yellow: Rear right speaker
Beige (light brown): Could not trace
Spade connector
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Black: Negative Earth
Antenna connections for diversity system
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Large socket: Main retractable aerial mast
Small socket: Rear window built-in aerial
From: Wael El-Dasher
>The wires were looped in a criss-cross against themselves and placed behind
>the bracket close to the antenna.
>
>Maybe that makes sense, maybe not, but I now get stereo on my tuner without
>that horrible squelch.
>
>I figure when the original owner had the retracting antenna replaced, the
>technician simply replaced the harness the easiest(?!) way he could by
>stuffing it behind the bracket, looping the wires once to help them fit
>before snapping the white plastic fasteners back into place.
>
>All I did was undo the loop and presto! FM STEREO! I carefully replace the
>unit (trying to keep the harness to the left side) and it continued to work
>properly...Called my wife over to listen (the real test---you know. Usually
>when I think I have something fixed I'll call my spouse and whatever it
>it'll act up again. A common phenomenon for anyone else???)...and it STILL
>WORKED!!!
From: "Stover, Steve"
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