Chrysler 300 Radio Wiring Diagram
Skipping the modules leads to frustration, dead batteries, and silent speakers. Bookmark this guide, buy the correct parts from PAC, iDatalink, or Metra, and your Chrysler 300 will be pumping clean, reliable sound for years to come.
| Wire Function | Color | Polarity | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Pink/Gray | Positive | Fused at 20A | | Switched 12V+ | Not available directly | N/A | Controlled via CAN bus. Use a Smart Harness. | | Ground | Black/Dark Green | Negative | Solid connection required | | Illumination | Purple | Negative | Dimming logic is reversed vs. old cars | | Mute | Tan | Negative | Steering wheel control | | LF Speaker (+) | Green/Yellow | N/A | Goes to the ANC (Active Noise Control) module | | RF Speaker (+) | Green/Violet | N/A | Goes to the ANC module | | LR Speaker (+) | Green/Gray | N/A | Goes to the ANC module | | RR Speaker (+) | Green/Brown | N/A | Goes to the ANC module | Chrysler 300 Radio Wiring Diagram
If you are installing an aftermarket radio, you must use an SWC interface module (like Axxess ASWC-1). Directly splicing these wires to a new radio will not work because the factory wiring uses variable resistance (analog), while aftermarket radios use digital codes. Skipping the modules leads to frustration, dead batteries,
Without a correct diagram, a stereo installation can quickly turn into a nightmare of blown fuses, dead batteries, and dashboard rattles. In this guide, we will break down the wire colors, harness locations, and specific challenges for different generations of the Chrysler 300. Use a Smart Harness
This is classic "wrong switched wire" syndrome. You tapped a wire that stays hot all the time. On 2011+ models, this is inevitable if you bypass the data module. Return to stock or install a CAN-Bus interface.