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Volkswagon Radio Wire Harnesses
This vehicle uses has a 2 pc wire harness.
Harness Color Codes 1
(typical of late 90’s models)
A
Brown
Connector
B
I
J
C
D
K
L
E
F
M
N
G
H
O
P
Black
Connector
AS VIEWED FROM MATING END OF CONNECTOR
NOTE:
Two sets of wire colors are shown to the
right. Before beginning, compare the
color of the wires in your vehicle against
those of both charts.
Pin
What It Is
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Right Rear Speaker (+)
Right Rear Speaker (-)
Right Front Speaker (+)
Right Front Speaker (-)
Left Front Speaker (+)
Left Front Speaker (-)
Left Rear Speaker (+)
Left Rear Speaker (-)
Typical VW
In Dash Wire Color
Typical New Radio
Equivalent Wire Color
Blue
Purple
Tan w/ Blue Stripe
Purple w/ Black Stripe
Red
Gray
Tan w/ Red Stripe
Gray w/ Black Stripe
Blue w/ White Stripe
White
Tan w/ White Stripe
White w/ Black Stripe\
Red w/ Green Stripe
Green
Tan w/ Green Stripe
Green w/ Black Stripe
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
VW Amp Turn On Wire - Connect To New Radios Blue Power Antenna Wire
+12 Volt Ignition Wire
Yellow w/ Red Stripe
Red
Power Antenna Turn On Wire - Connect To New Radios Blue Power Antenna Wire
Dash Light Dimmer Wire
Gray w/ Blue Stripe
check for availability
+12 Volt Battery Wire
Thick Red w/ White Stripe
Yellow
Ground Wire
Thick Tan Wire
Black
Harness Color Codes 2
(typical of models prior to late 90’s)
Pin
What It Is
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Right Rear Speaker (+)
Right Rear Speaker (-)
Right Front Speaker (+)
Right Front Speaker (-)
Left Front Speaker (+)
Left Front Speaker (-)
Left Rear Speaker (+)
Left Rear Speaker (-)
+12 Volt Ignition Wire
Dash Light Dimmer Wire
+12 Volt Battery Wire
Ground Wire
Typical VW
In Dash Wire Color
Typical New Radio
Equivalent Wire Color
Blue w/ Green Stripe
Brown w/ Red Stripe
Red w/ White Stripe
Brown w/ White Stripe
Black
Brown w/ Blue Stripe
Blue w/ Green Stripe
Brown w/ Red Stripe
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Do Not Use
Brown w/ Red Stripe
Do Not Use
Gray w/ Blue Stripe
Thick Red w/ White Stripe
Thick Brown Wire
Purple
Purple w/ Black Stripe
Gray
Gray w/ Black Stripe
White
White w/ Black Stripe\
Green
Green w/ Black Stripe
Red
check for availability
Yellow
Black
Note: using an optional snap on wire harness adapter will simplify the wiring. Most snap on wire harness adapters have already converted and color coded
the wires from the auto makers in dash wire harness to match typical aftermarket radio wire colors.
** The wire colors listed in the chart above are typical for these vehicles during these years but may not be the exact colors for this vehicle. This is another
reason to use a snap on wire harness adapter. **
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