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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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Hello, I have a 1985 GSL-SE rx7 with the factory radio. I want to put a aftermarket radio in. Does any body know the wire colors for the front and rear speakers and for the power?

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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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Hello, I have a 1985 GSL-SE rx7 with the factory radio. I want to put a aftermarket radio in. Does any body know the wire colors for the front and rear speakers and for the power?

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The question was just asked not long ago. Check out this link and download the 1985 wiring manual. (page 50-34)

http://foxed.ca/rx7manual/manuals/19...g_Diagrams.pdf
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 06:37 AM
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https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/1985-stereo-861587/
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:28 AM
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why not spend less than $20 and install new monster wires?
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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^That's what I did. The stock wiring is about 25 years old and they're like 20guage lol. It's time to replace.
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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yup install new speaker wire and run it to the new head unit...much easier and will sound better ...thats what i did
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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yes like everyone else said run new speaker wire.. as far as the power wire i dont remember you can use a power tester to find it...
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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yes like everyone else said run new speaker wire.. as far as the power wire i dont remember you can use a power tester to find it...
**** finding the power wire...i just ran a "power" wire to the fuse box and found a constant fuse.....worked perfectly for me
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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**** finding the power wire...i just ran a "power" wire to the fuse box and found a constant fuse.....worked perfectly for me
yeap, ur right i jst checked and thats excactly how i did it,its been so long i forgot..
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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You can find what is power with a voltmeter - or small lamp. I know my GSL-SE had remote amps, the power was very obvious since it had an inline fuse.
As for the speakers, you can attach a 9V battery between the wires to find out which speaker connection goes where.
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