Audio Systems: Replacing stock CD player with new, dual xd7500, chevy malibu


Question
I'm trying to hook up a Dual XD7500 in my car (1998 Chevy Malibu LS) and I'm
having trouble with the wiring on which wire goes where. Is there a wire map or
something so I know which wire goes where so I can get this hooked up correctly?

Answer
Did you not get a wiring harness when you purchased the head unit?  They should sell one with the radio. If you purchase from crutchfied.com they will supply you with wiring converter and installation instructions.

You can get them from places like:
http://www.audiooutfitter.com/store/products/0/82

and others.

OR: You can obtain the wiring chart from the Dual manual and match it with wiring from the Chevy (which you must either trace out on your own or get from a chevy manual (such as a Chilton  book).

In any event, do not power up the Dual until you are 100% certain you have all the wires connected properly.

The wiring harnass for a 1998 Malibu from Crutchfield is $9.98 and you can look it up at their site.

Hope this helps you get rolling.
C