Car Stereos: 2004 Chevy Tahoe stereo wiring, chevy tahoe, 2004 chevy tahoe


Question
Car Stereos: 2004 Chevy Tahoe stereo wiring, chevy tahoe, 2004 chevy tahoe
Stereo wiring
Could you please let me know what each of the following wires are for coming out from the back of my 2004 Chevy Tahoe factory stereo?  Thank you.
Black/White
Blue
Black
Purple
Orange (thin wire)
Orange (thick wire)
Green/White
Brown
Tan/Black
Pink
Tan
Green
Light Green
Orange/Black


Answer
Before cutting and splicing wires, I would recommend buying an adapter harness to make changes to the system, so the factory wiring isn't disturbed.  However, if you just want to know what they are for, here it is:

2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Car Stereo Radio Wiring Diagram

Radio Constant 12V+ Wire: Orange
Radio Ignition Switched 12V+ Wire: Class 2 Serial Data
Radio Ground Wire: Black/White
Radio Illumination Dimmer Wire: N/A
Radio Antenna Trigger Wire: Dark Green
Radio Amplifier Trigger Wire: Pink (If equipped, the amplifier is under the center console.)
Front Speakers Size: N/A
Front Speakers Location: N/A
Left Front Speaker Wire (+): Tan
Left Front Speaker Wire (-): Gray
Right Front Speaker Wire (+): Light Green
Right Front Speaker Wire (-): Green
Rear Speakers Size: N/A
Rear Speakers Location: N/A
Left Rear Speaker Wire (+): Brown
Left Rear Speaker Wire (-): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Wire (+): Blue
Right Rear Speaker Wire (-): Light Blue

Hope this helps,
Scott