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Help please ...replacing the CD player

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by s9pa, Dec 25, 2011.

  1. s9pa

    s9pa It is about the environment

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    Hi guys,

    I had decided to replace my cd player with a different one as I need to use bluetooth and aux. I started the installation yesterday and I had the wire diagram as well. (Attached pdf here)

    Then, the trouble started ... First, the cables I have don't match exactly with the diagram (colorwise). As you can see from the photo below. After testing the voltage using a voltmeter, I found 3 hot wires

    red: ACC 12V
    gray: 4.45V
    light pink(white): 4.45V
    brown: Ground

    None of the wires is hot when the ignition is off. So, I can't find the battery wire? Any help with that?
    Also I found that the Light-Orange is the one for the dash clock (if i touch it to the red(acc) one the clock comes on). Other than that I can't find what cable does what.

    Am I missing something? Please check both the diagram and the wire harness picture and help me if you can.

    Thanks


    the ACC cable (red), but I can't find the one that goes to the battery (live 12V).

    When I
     

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    #1 s9pa, Dec 25, 2011
  2. usnavystgc

    usnavystgc Die Hard DIYer and Ebike enthusiast.

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    There should be more than 1 cable that plugs into the radio. If I remember right, there is three. If you look at the cables, (the other two that plug into the radio) you should see a blue/yellow wire that is always hot.
     
    #2 usnavystgc, Dec 27, 2011
  3. s9pa

    s9pa It is about the environment

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    FYI,

    I finally ended up taking the car to a professional shop. I wish I had done this before as it ended up costing way more (both in cash/time spent troubleshooting) - Also my dashboard cover is now in 1K pieces and I'll need to replace it soon. :-(
     
    #3 s9pa, Jan 4, 2012
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