'94 9k CSE radio head unit install

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Etaoin Shrdlu - 05 Mar 2007 16:40 GMT

I've already posted question concerning this topic, but having finally
gotten around to actually doing it, I've run into a few more problems.
Please see the following image:

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On the power plug (C), I'm not quite sure what is what. Any corrections
are appreciated. I've no idea what the blue wire is:

1: Gray - Constant/battery?
2: Blue: No idea
3: [Empty]
4: Red - Switched/ignition
5: Black - Ground
6: Green - Antenna
7: [Empty]
8: Brown/White - Panel light

A few more questions, assuming the above is correct:

The harness from my head unit has two wires with 15A & 3A fuses for
memory. Can I splice them both into the gray?

Has anyone tried splicing into the blue cable (H) leading to the rear
amp. If so, does anyone know the wiring? Inside the cable there is a
black, orange, and brown wire as well as a thicker dark gray wire
containing a green and gray wire with along with loose copper wiring.

Thanks for your help. This is for my wife's car, and if I am able to
install it myself she will think I'm a real mench!

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Nasty Bob - 05 Mar 2007 17:09 GMT

> I've already posted question concerning this topic, but having finally
> gotten around to actually doing it, I've run into a few more problems.
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> Thanks for your help. This is for my wife's car, and if I am able to
> install it myself she will think I'm a real mench!

I'd take it to a real mench if I were you.
What you tell your wife is between the 2 of you ;)

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Etaoin Shrdlu - 05 Mar 2007 22:44 GMT

>> I've already posted question concerning this topic, but having finally
>> gotten around to actually doing it, I've run into a few more problems.
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> I'd take it to a real mench if I were you.
> What you tell your wife is between the 2 of you ;)

Thanks for the help.

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Nasty Bob - 06 Mar 2007 09:44 GMT

> >> I've already posted question concerning this topic, but having finally
> >> gotten around to actually doing it, I've run into a few more problems.
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You're welcome ;)

Also found this, which might prove even more useful... there's even a
handy-looking diagram if you follow the link.

http://www.saabscene.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=31626158&hl=stereo++wiring

Speaker plug:
Red - rh front
Blue -rh front
green - lh front
brown - lh front
red/violet - rh back
blue/violet - rh back
brown/violet - lh back
green/voilet - lh back

The power plug pin out is as follows:

1 ? Automatic sound?
2 Radio mute
3 Sub out
4 RED Permanent 12V
5 GREEN Aerial control
6 BRN/WHT Lighting
7 GREY?? Switched 12V / Ignition
8 BLACK Ground

I believe the middle connector block (B) is for a CD changer...

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Etaoin Shrdlu - 06 Mar 2007 16:31 GMT

>>>> I've already posted question concerning this topic, but having finally
>>>> gotten around to actually doing it, I've run into a few more problems.
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> I believe the middle connector block (B) is for a CD changer...

Thank you, Bob. Don't know how I missed it in my searching. Although
the wiring seems to vary from year to year (power plug is totally
different), I think I would be better off bypassing the amp because the
new head unit is likely too powerful. So much for what seemed to me the
elegant solution.

Took a chance last night with what I considered the most likely correct
configuration. Everything is working with the power plug (as per Dave's
advice from Jan. 22 -- Thanks, Dave) as well as the front speakers.
Although the antenna's last section no longer extends, the radio is
pulling in 2x the stations it ever did before. Very glad I didn't pay
the "mench" the $70/hour he quoted for at least several hours. Always
seems that even if it's a 1994 Saab, they always see dollar signs in
their eyes when you pull in.

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