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Old 08-05-2013, 07:40 AM
jamiewroten92 jamiewroten92 is offline
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Angry 2008 radio wiring problems HELLLPPP!!

I have a problem. Every thread I look at says my switched wire should be red and white, only one problem. I DON'T HAVE A RED AND WHITE WIRE!!! I have a red and orange wire, but it goes to my front right speaker. For the love of all that is holy, please help.
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Old 08-05-2013, 08:20 AM
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Default Re: 2008 radio wiring problems HELLLPPP!!

If you have access to a multimeter, you can quickly narrow it down.
Are you trying to tap into the wire to power something else auxiliary? If that's the case then I would run off the ignition barrel wiring, and use a relay from a dedicated power source if it has moderate to high power requirements.
If somebody hacked your deck wiring and you're trying to fix it, then a multimeter is your best bet.
If you hacked into your harness because you were too lazy to buy an adapter, then shame on you!

Hope that helps!
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Old 08-05-2013, 08:48 AM
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Default Re: 2008 radio wiring problems HELLLPPP!!

Stock unit? aftermarket? Wiring hack job?
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Old 08-05-2013, 09:04 AM
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Default Re: 2008 radio wiring problems HELLLPPP!!

Can we assume you're talking about the stock wiring in a 2008 Ranger? What about a white wire w/ blue stripe? Definitely need to invest in a digital volt meter. Anyone that is attempting to do their own electrical work work should have one.
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Old 08-05-2013, 12:35 PM
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Default Re: 2008 radio wiring problems HELLLPPP!!

According to my research, the 2008 base radio circuit and 2008 Satellite radio circuit are the ones I posted in here: http://imgur.com/a/xWGY6


And you're correct, there's no RED/WHITE wire. Here's the 2008 Ranger base radio circuit:

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