Hi, the plain orange wire is the power wire. The constant wire is only for maintaining the station presets--it does not power the unit on. The other orange wires are for speakers. See the full color code below, and let me know if you have any more questions.
1996 Volkswagen Jetta Car Stereo Radio Wiring Diagram
Car Radio Constant 12v+ Wire: Red/White
Car Radio Switched 12v+ Wire: Orange
Car Radio Ground Wire: Brown
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Gray/Blue
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: If equipped, each speaker has an individual amplifier located at the speaker.
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Blue/Black
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Orange/Black
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Red/White
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Orange/White
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Red/Light Green
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Orange/Black
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Blue/Light Green
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Orange/Red
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