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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 01:04 AM
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Default Factory Headunit - Installing a Line-Out Converter (Wanting to install an amp) 99 XJ8

I was wondering where I can find what each color for the rear speakers in the car is on the Factory harnest. I purchased a raptor loc from ebay its a 4 channel and the colors differ. and I took my car to bestbuy to get it installed and they blew the head unit but offered to replace it with the same one next day but will not install the loc. So now im stuck doing it myself. Any ideas? help please.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Ive answer my own question with the rear speaker colors on the harnest (rear speakers are green and purple)

does anyone know what color would be the remote wire? on the factory headunit? and the easiest way to run rca's in a standard XJ8 99???? Someone please reply
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 12:45 AM
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you need to spend sometime on gus's site...everything you need and more is there...
http://www.gusglikas.com/AutoRepair.htm
http://www.gusglikas.com/images/Auto.../jagxj2001.pdf
 
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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nope i got those sources but it wasnt clear enough.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by shoot_da_breeze
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does anyone know what color would be the remote wire? on the factory headunit? ...
The remote would be easy to pick from the aerial in the trunk.

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... and the easiest way to run rca's in a standard XJ8
If you are looking for an easy way to route an rca cable from the center console to the trunk - there simply is none!

You have to remove the center console, the rear seat, the rear window shelf, and all of the inner trunk panels.
Starting from the center console, lift up the carpet right behind the center console and try to stick a piece of stiff wire trough to pull the cable from under the center console to under the rear seat. Then follow the harness to the left side and up and into the trunk... (been there done that)
Have fun!

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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by DavidN
The remote would be easy to pick from the aerial in the trunk.


If you are looking for an easy way to route an rca cable from the center console to the trunk - there simply is none!

You have to remove the center console, the rear seat, the rear window shelf, and all of the inner trunk panels.
Starting from the center console, lift up the carpet right behind the center console and try to stick a piece of stiff wire trough to pull the cable from under the center console to under the rear seat. Then follow the harness to the left side and up and into the trunk... (been there done that)
Have fun!

David
how do you get the center console part where the vent is off for the passenger area? and do i have to drill ? and the rear window shelf comes off? i tried that before no luck. and also whats a aerial
 
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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Aerial = antenna.
Rear center vent is just "clipped" in.
Use some flat screwdrivers to pop it out.
No need to drill anywhere.

What's your problem removing the rear window shelf?
That's indeed one of the more easy jobs...
 
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Old Jan 28, 2011 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by DavidN
Aerial = antenna.
Rear center vent is just "clipped" in.
Use some flat screwdrivers to pop it out.
No need to drill anywhere.

What's your problem removing the rear window shelf?
That's indeed one of the more easy jobs...

Do i just look for the positive on the antenna?
and so i pop out the vent or the little rest plate where the right above thee heated seat switch is??
and the drilling i was taking about was for the back panel where behind the passenger seats for the rcas........... but my last question is do you know what the color the rear speakers are in the factory hardness?....... but removing the rear passenger seats starts with the base seat, then back panel has 4 screws that allows it to tilt but how can i get it to remove completely? because i have no idea where the self comes off
 
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