Metra 70-9003 Radio Wiring Harness Instruction Manual

1. Киришүү

This manual provides instructions for the Metra 70-9003 Radio Wiring Harness. This harness is designed to simplify the installation of an aftermarket radio into select Audi, BMW, and VW vehicles manufactured from 2002 onwards. It eliminates the need for cutting factory wiring, ensuring a clean and straightforward connection.

2. Пакеттин мазмуну

• Metra 70-9003 зым жабдыктары
• Instruction Manual

Image: The Metra 70-9003 Radio Wiring Harness as it appears in its retail packaging, showing the product label and part number.

3. Техникалык шарттар

4. Орнотуу боюнча нускамалар

4.1 General Overview

The Metra 70-9003 harness is designed for direct plug-and-play integration with your vehicle's factory radio connectors. The color-coded wires on the aftermarket radio side simplify connections, eliminating the need for cutting the vehicle's original wiring.

4.2 Баштоодон мурун

• Ensure your vehicle is compatible with the Metra 70-9003 harness. Refer to the Metra Electronics Vehicle Fit Guide or contact Metra tech support for confirmation.
• Disconnect the vehicle's negative battery terminal to prevent electrical shorts during installation.
• Gather necessary tools, which may include wire strippers, crimpers, electrical tape, and a multimeter.

4.3 Зымдарды туташтыруу

Match the color-coded wires of the Metra 70-9003 harness to the corresponding wires of your aftermarket radio's harness. Common wire functions are listed below:

• Сары: 12V Constant Power
• Кызыл: 12V Accessory Power (Switched)
• Кара: Жер
• Көк: Күч антеннасы / Ampкөтөргүчтү алыстан күйгүзүү
• Ачык күрөң: Жарыктандыруу
• Динамиктердин зымдары: (Green, Purple, Gray, White - solid for positive, striped for negative)

Secure all connections using crimp connectors or solder, and insulate them with electrical tape or heat shrink tubing to prevent short circuits.

Image: The Metra 70-9003 Radio Wiring Harness, displaying its vehicle-specific connector and the color-coded wires for aftermarket radio integration.

4.4 Унаага туташуу

Plug the vehicle-specific connector of the Metra 70-9003 harness into the factory radio harness located in your dashboard. Then, connect the aftermarket radio's harness (which is now wired to the Metra harness) to the new radio unit.

4.5 Сыноо жана кайра чогултуу

• Унаанын терс батарея терминалын кайра туташтырыңыз.
• Turn on the vehicle and test the aftermarket radio's functions, including power, audio output (all speakers), balance, fade, and illumination.
• Эгерде бардык функциялар туура иштесе, башкаруу панелинин компоненттерин кылдаттык менен кайра чогултуңуз.

5. Иштөө нускамалары

The Metra 70-9003 is a passive wiring harness that facilitates the electrical connection of an aftermarket radio. Its operation is entirely dependent on the functionality of the connected aftermarket radio. Refer to your aftermarket radio's instruction manual for specific operating procedures and features.

6. Техникалык тейлөө

The Metra 70-9003 wiring harness requires no regular maintenance. To ensure continued performance, periodically check that all connections remain secure and are free from moisture, corrosion, or physical damage. Avoid pulling on the wires or connectors forcefully.

7. Кыйынчылыктарды

7.1 No Power to Radio

• Унаанын сактагыч кутучасында радио же кошумча кубатка байланыштуу күйүп кеткен сактагычтарды текшериңиз.
• Verify the 12V constant (Yellow) and 12V accessory (Red) wires are correctly connected and receiving power using a multimeter.
• Унаанын аккумулятору толук заряддалганын жана туура туташтырылганын текшериңиз.

7.2 Динамиктерден үн чыкпайт

• Confirm all speaker wires (Green, Purple, Gray, White - solid for positive, striped for negative) are correctly matched and connected to the aftermarket radio.
• Check the aftermarket radio's settings for proper balance and fade.
• Эгерде тышкы amplifier is used, ensure the remote turn-on wire (Blue) is connected and the ampкөтөргүч кубат алып жатат.

7.3 Radio Not Turning Off with Ignition

• Verify the 12V accessory (Red) wire is connected to a switched power source that turns off with the vehicle's ignition.

7.4 Жалпы маселелер

• Double-check all wiring connections for looseness or incorrect pairing.
• Consult the aftermarket radio's manual for specific troubleshooting steps.
• For further assistance, contact Metra tech support.

8. Кепилдик жана колдоо

8.1 Кепилдик маалыматы

The Metra 70-9003 Radio Wiring Harness comes with a 1-year limited warranty. Please retain your proof of purchase for all warranty claims.

8.2 Техникалык колдоо

Metra provides technical support 7 days a week for installation assistance. For contact information, please refer to the product packaging or visit Metra's official webсайт.