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Anonymous Posted on Dec 28, 2016

My brother cut the wires to his 04 subaru forester climate control while installing his stereo. Cut too close to the connecter to splice. We can't seem to get the 20 pin connector open to rewire.

I can't find anything online about the parts or where he could get them, other than maybe trying to search a junkyard. I can't seem to find any wiring diagrams for the climate control. Is it easy to open the 20 pin connector? What harness would he need to replace if he goes that route?

  • Brett Duxbury
    Brett Duxbury Dec 28, 2016

    Hi Anonymous, we want to help you with your question, but we need more information from you. Can you please add details in the comment box?
    can he put a pin down the side of each plug hole and ease the pin out carefully. may be able to but the pins and re crimp wires.

  • Anonymous Dec 28, 2016

    We have tried using a small pen to release the wires from the connector to no avail. Tried going in the back along side the wire as well as the front of the connector in hopes of releasing a clip or retainer

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I have used a flat blade smallest jeweler's screw driver to release connector contacts before when not having the correct contact release tool. The release tools are basically a handle with a thin walled tube at each end, one for socket contacts, the other end for pins. A picture or two of the connector and contacts from each end would be helpful.

I hope this is of some help to you.

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David Westhoff

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  • Posted on Jun 20, 2008

SOURCE: Stereo wiring harness diagram

google!! i found it!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 28, 2009

SOURCE: Radio Aux feature and not plug connection

http://www.installer.com/cars/by_car.php?carid=6330

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  • Posted on Apr 06, 2009

SOURCE: audio wiring problem

Radio Constant 12V+ Wire: White/Green
Radio Switched 12V+ Wire: White/Red
Radio Ground Wire: Black
Radio Illumination Wire: n/a
Radio Dimmer Wire: Red/Black
Radio Antenna Trigger Wire: n/a
Radio Antenna Location: Rear Glass
Front Speakers Size and Location: 6 1/2′ Doors
Left Front Speaker Wire (+): Blue/Green
Left Front Speaker Wire (-): Gray/Black
Right Front Speaker Wire (+): Red/Green
Right Front Speaker Wire (-): Brown/Black
Rear Speakers Size and Location: 6′ x 9′ Rear Deck
Left Rear Speaker Wire (+): Blue/Yellow
Left Rear Speaker Wire (-): Gray/White
Right Rear Speaker Wire (+): Red/Yellow

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  • Posted on May 30, 2009

SOURCE: I want to install a stereo in a 2001 grand am se but the wires were cut.

Here are the wires colors of the harness and what they do.

2001 Pontiac Grand Am Car Audio Wiring Diagram
Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Orange
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: The radio harness does not provide a switched power source. Run a wire to the fusebox for switched power.
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black/White
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Gray
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: Brown
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: Pink
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: Mounted behind trim in the left side of the trunk.
Car Audio Front Speakers Size: N/A
Car Audio Front Speakers Location: N/A
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Tan
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Gray
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Light Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Dark Green
Car Audio Rear Speakers Size: N/A
Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: N/A
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Brown
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Dark Blue
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Light Blue

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 24, 2010

SOURCE: Installing an aftermarket stereo, spliced the wires and have everything connected including the remote wire to the factory amp wire but still no sound.

There is no remote wire on these newer trucks....03 and up....u have to buy the harness....although i didnt....i have an 03 gmc sierra and just pulled the schematic and matched the wires. And there is no programming to do on an aftermarket stereo.....I work for GMC and we cant program aftermarket stereos......if u buy the right harness ...and its over $100 then everything should work just fine.....and this does not disarm ur alarm system either....mine still works fine....hope this helps

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