| Wire Color | Function | Action | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Yellow | Battery Constant (12V) | Connect to always-on +12V | | Red | Accessory (Switched 12V) | Connect to ignition-switched power | | Black | Ground | Connect to clean chassis ground | | Blue/White | Amp Remote Turn-on | Connect to external amplifier | | Gray | Front Right (+) | To front right speaker (+) | | Gray/Black | Front Right (-) | To front right speaker (-) | | White | Front Left (+) | To front left speaker (+) | | White/Black | Front Left (-) | To front left speaker (-) | | Purple | Rear Right (+) | To rear right speaker (+) | | Purple/Black | Rear Right (-) | To rear right speaker (-) | | Green | Rear Left (+) | To rear left speaker (+) | | Green/Black | Rear Left (-) | To rear left speaker (-) | | Orange/White | Illumination (Dimmer) | Connect to car’s dimmer circuit (optional) |
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