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. White w black stripe 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. To check hot ignition lights dimmer use a test light or voltmeter. Always test wires to make sure they are correct.

This represents switched 12v black. A guide car stereo and audio equipment installation removal and hook up. The wire that still shows 12v is the accessory wire which is usually red in aftermarket wiring harnesses. Wire colors in your car might be different than colors described here.

Choose make of car and click go. This represents constant 12v yellow. We are not responsible for any misprints. Understanding what these colors mean can make your installation faster easier as well as ensuring that your installation is done properly.

Speakers right front speaker. Gray right front speaker. Use the given colors for reference purposes only. Purple right rear speaker.

Car stereo wire diagram and wiring harness identification charts. To check speakers use test radio. Purple w black stripe left rear speaker. Most aftermarket head units usually use an orange wire or an orange wire with a white stripe for this.

Car stereo wire colors orange. This shows dimmer right front. These diagrams and charts do not include wire color codes. Green left rear speaker.

Brands like pioneer alpine sony kenwood jvc boss and jensen. Car audio wire color codes. This shows illumination brown.