Hi,

I was wondering if anybody knows of any wiring difference between the MY 2000 and 2002 factory stereo harness. I heard that the only difference between the stereos is the power output (watts).

thanks,
Ray

 

No difference. I plugged a MY2002 radio into my '01 with no problems.

 

There is one extra wire which does not seem to do anything at all. I checked it out on the postings here but can't rememcer what it's for. Either lights or the antenna enable (not required on S200).
Andy

 

The Power Antenna wire is required. We have an amplifier.

 

I accidentaly reversed the amplifier turn on and the antenna wires in my first cut on the installation. I could see nothing on the antenna lead with a voltmeter either as a voltage or a ground changing state. I have since reversed the wires, they were both green as I recall. In any caseI did not note any differience in the operation of the radio, however, I don't listen to the radio often. I was trying to find out how the amplifier turn on lead functioned, (sources 12 Volts). I will look back and see what the extra wire is, if I can.
Andy

 

Ok I found the refferience it is pin 19 lf the OEM harness. Here is a quote of the answer to me about the wire.

"On page 22-89 of the Helms manual for 2000-2003, wire 19 is listed as only on '02-'03 models. It's a red wire and goes to the "Dash lights brightness controller". Probably for varying the display brightness."

Andy