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D3 Power Cord & Receiver Wiring Adapter Match Question

By matrixisinyou · Apr 12, 2007in Hacks/Mods💬 3 posts👁️ 968 views
Posted Apr 12, 2007 · 08:44 UTC#1

Hi All,

 

I purchased my D3 from Crutchfield and adapter 70-2003 was included for my '03 Toyota Matrix. I noticed there are two wires from the adapter: Orange - Illumination & Orange/White - Dimmer. However, from the Power Cord of D3, there's only the Orange/White - ILL ... I'm not sure which way to go with: 1) Dimmer with ILL because wire color matches, or

2) Illumination with ILL because they are both for, well, illumination. Any input is greatly appreciated, since I'm going to install it this coming weekend. Thanks!

Posted Apr 12, 2007 · 11:36 UTC#2

some cars have negative dimmers. test both wires and see which one gives you 12v when the lights are on, thats what you need

Posted Apr 12, 2007 · 15:13 UTC#3

That makes sense.

Thx again, Misfit!