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Old Dec 26, 2001 | 01:03 AM
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which wire?

im hooking up a factory tape player into my '85 and i need to know which wire makes the face of the radio light up when i turn on the headlights. Ive tried several different combos and nothing seems to work. is something fried?
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Old Dec 26, 2001 | 06:08 AM
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from what side, what wire from the wire harness, or what wire from the factory radio. If its factory, shouldnt it plug in, or did someone remove the plugs.
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Old Dec 26, 2001 | 02:38 PM
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Car: '03 S-10/ '87 Trans Am
Engine: mild 350
Transmission: TH350
If I remember correctly the color of the wire is brown.
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Old Dec 27, 2001 | 07:25 AM
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thnx for you help! actually, its a factory radio out of a '95 Grand Prix (my old one wont play tapes).
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