Stereo installation, what is this second wire bundle for?

Kvarilek

Kvarilek

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So I'm ready to install my new Kenwood head unit and know that the longer wiring harness are the general speaker wires but I am wondering what this second wire bundle is for? I'm assuming the factory subwoofer? If so, how would I splice the wires in to my new wiring harness (I got the whole kit from crutchfield)?

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Well it's definitely not to the sub, I just plugged in the longer connector only and it was working. I have no idea what that second set of wires is for.
 
Boinked said:
Do your a favor and buy the wiring adapter for your jeep. They are cheap and you can get then at walmart.
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I did get the harness and that part is pretty self explanatory but I can't figure this other wiring harness out.

I just traced it to a box below the dash on the driver's side. It's attached by a by a bracket right above the driver's feet. Here's a picture.

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Ok if the harness you have doesn't hook to it. It "MIGHT" Be the wires for the factory 6 disk changer.
 
Kvarilek said:
I did get the harness and that part is pretty self explanatory but I can't figure this other wiring harness out.

I just traced it to a box below the dash on the driver's side. It's attached by a by a bracket right above the driver's feet. Here's a picture.

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That Part #05064074AC comes up as a satellite radio receiver.
 
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I had some similar confusion when I replaced my stereo, then I followed the wires and fished out the satellite receiver! My receiver was a little different in my 2005, not sure if it was a dealer or factory option, or what. Mine was wired to my antenna, and I guess you had to dial in to listen via an FM channel.

Edit: here is mine
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@Kvarilek now it makes sense as your 65th Anniversary package likely came from the factory with CD player, 7 speaker sound system and Sirius Satellite Radio.
Glad you got it sorted.
 
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BlueRidge304 said:
@Kvarilek now it makes sense as your 65th Anniversary package likely came from the factory with CD player, 7 speaker sound system and Sirius Satellite Radio.
Glad you got it sorted.
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Thanks, I completely spaced that off. I guess I was thinking the Sirius would have been built in to the head unit, but this was 2006 when it came out!

When I was digging around I found another mystery wire that I'm not a fan of. The connector is just kind of sitting in the fuse box in 16... It runs behind the dash and in to a wiring cluster on the driver's side, toward the driver's door.

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Could that wire be from when the previous owner flat-towed it behind a motor home?

Maybe for an electronic supplemental braking system, or for connecting the Jeep's brake lights to the motor home :confundio1:
 
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BlueRidge304 said:
Could that wire be from when the previous owner flat-towed it behind a motor home?

Maybe for an electronic supplemental braking system, or for connecting the Jeep's brake lights to the motor home :confundio1:
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Ahh, that definitely could be it. I was told it was towed so that could very well be it. Great suggestion! Dang I'm glad I found this forum!
 
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