Here is some hard-to-get info about In-Car Entertainment (ICE) wiring ...
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ISO Connectors
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ISO used
only for |
B 1 Right Rear + |
| B 2 Right Rear - | ||
| B 3 Right Front + | ||
| B 4 Right Front - | ||
| B 5 Left Front + | ||
| B 6 Left Front - | ||
| B 7 Left Rear + | ||
| B 8 Left Rear - | ||
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ISO used
only for |
A 1 Mute from Cell-Phone | |
| A 2 | ||
| A 3 | ||
| A 4 Memory Power (12v direct from Battery) | ||
| A 5 Power for Electric Antenna | ||
| A 6 Dial-light illumination (car side light circuit) | ||
| A 7 +12V Main Power (Switched via Ignition key) | ||
| A 8 Ground (Chassis) | ||
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wide range of ISO connector adaptors are available to allow easy interfacing
between an ISO-standard radio and the vehicle wiring harness. Don't cut the wires - visit a car accessory shop (in UK try Passion Automotive or Halfords). |
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| WARNING
WARNING WARNING Some cars (notably Audi/Volkswagen and Opel/Vauxhall) do not conform to the power wiring (ISO-A) shown above. For these German automobiles connect the the memory wire (usually orange) and power wire (usually red) together and connect both to un-switched +12V. |
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Antenna (Aerial) Connectors Adapters are available to facilitate changing between the (older) RCA and (current) ISO antenna cable connector and radio antenna socket. Don't cut the cable - visit a car accessory shop (in UK try Passion Automotive or Halfords for a good range of bits). |
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