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I am trying to put a kenwood cd player in my 2000 oldsmobile intrigue and i have some extra wires that i could find what they match up with could i get a color code or something please
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FYI if you remove the factory unit it will disable the cars starter and or fuel pump. The radio is tied into the security system. You shoud be able to get the wiring color codes here:
There can be up to three separate power lines to the radio - ignition, dash light and auxiliary (always on). Check the ignition power wire for good connection and possible blown fuse.
If it's a 3.8, disconnect a plug wire and connect an inline ignition tester like this:
If it's a 3.5L, you will need a couple of extra generic HEI wires. Remove the coil pack, connect the wires and the tester. Don't do it with just one wire connected.
You can purchase a wire harness from Auto Zone for you particular car, all the wires match up and it takes the guess work out, it cost about $15.00 and about five minutes to connect wire and ready to install.
it can be either the tumbler assembly for the key or the body control module. sometimes it times out and you can start it, sometimes not. happened to us with our impala. ended up being the BCM
I am not sure about repairing the unit. Do you have a CD cleaner? You might check with a reputable auto electronics shop, one that specializes in car audio. They may have an adapter that will allow an aftermarket radio to be controlled from the steering wheel. Rosen makes a nice am/fm/cd/dvd navigation unit that also has XM and iPod inputs. The hard part will be to find supporting interfaces and wiring harnesses to fit a 99.
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