CDLong Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 While waiting on parts, I decided to tackle the radio. It works when the key is on, but resets when the key is off. I found the black and gray plugs, but don't see what they would plug into? I assume there are 2 more plugs somewhere behind the dash or the PO that installed the radio removed them. I have found a few articles on here, one where Gary has the wiring harness. It was dark here when I found Gary's post post so I haven't been able to check wire colors or check them with a test light. On the gray plug, the orange wire and the yellow wire are cut off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimJam300 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Sounds like the stereo battery connection is not complete. Stereo needs a constant 12V source from the vehicle's battery to "keep alive" the clock and your settings. Check that inline fuse on the yellow wire coming from your stereo. If the fuse is good, check for voltage on the wire, then track down where the wire goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDLong Posted December 14, 2023 Author Share Posted December 14, 2023 Sounds like the stereo battery connection is not complete. Stereo needs a constant 12V source from the vehicle's battery to "keep alive" the clock and your settings. Check that inline fuse on the yellow wire coming from your stereo. If the fuse is good, check for voltage on the wire, then track down where the wire goes. Thank you. Fuse is good. Wire went to fuse box. End of wire was stripped and jambed under a fuse.Do you know what the plugs attach to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 They would have connected into the stock radio. But somebody butchered that install. You can still buy the adapter harness. Metra 70-1770 for $6.09 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Metra-1985-2004-Lincoln-Mercury-Premium/dp/B0002BF0BQ?th=1Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Thank you. Fuse is good. Wire went to fuse box. End of wire was stripped and jambed under a fuse.Do you know what the plugs attach to? The grey plug is C333, the black plug is C522 Yellow in C333 is constant power, Light Blue/Red is dashboard illumination/dimmer and Light green is 'lights on' The vehicle side is right angle like this http://www.metraonline.com/part/71-1770 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDLong Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 They would have connected into the stock radio. But somebody butchered that install. You can still buy the adapter harness. Metra 70-1770 for $6.09 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Metra-1985-2004-Lincoln-Mercury-Premium/dp/B0002BF0BQ?th=1 Thank you Jim. Yep, it's a butcher job. I appreciate the part reference. Thanks you tellin' me the plug numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 They would have connected into the stock radio. But somebody butchered that install. You can still buy the adapter harness. Metra 70-1770 for $6.09 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Metra-1985-2004-Lincoln-Mercury-Premium/dp/B0002BF0BQ?th=1 I used this same kit in my 1994 F150 to install a Kenwood head unit. Worked perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDLong Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 They would have connected into the stock radio. But somebody butchered that install. You can still buy the adapter harness. Metra 70-1770 for $6.09 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Metra-1985-2004-Lincoln-Mercury-Premium/dp/B0002BF0BQ?th=1 I used this same kit in my 1994 F150 to install a Kenwood head unit. Worked perfectly. Thanks for letting me know the kit worked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDLong Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 Thanks for letting me know the kit worked! Thanks for the help. Radio is working correctly. The yellow wire that was cut off was the hot battery wire for the memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Thanks for the help. Radio is working correctly. The yellow wire that was cut off was the hot battery wire for the memory. I'm glad you've got it working! Having the main power wire stripped and stuck under a fuse seems crazy when the power is right there and they cut it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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