CD Player Install in 1992 740 Turbo Wagon

Discussion in 'Volvo 740' started by Shoe, Jan 8, 2006.

  1. Shoe

    Shoe Guest

    Help,
    I installed an aftermarket CD player in my car and now the headlights
    don't work. I cut the wires to the old stereo (CR-718) and installed the CD
    player...it works great...but there were 5 wires left over:

    - 1 x blue wire & 1 x white that I suspect powered the panel lighting on the
    old stereo. When I move the headlight switch to parking lights I get 12V
    but it drops to zero when I switch to headlights.
    - 2 x yellow/white wires that have about 10 ohms across them...no voltage
    - 1 x green/grey with no voltage. I thought this was the power lead for the
    antenna (the motor on the antenna is also green/grey) but when I touched the
    blue wire (auto antenna) from the CD player to that wire the antenna didn't
    do anything....this is another problem I'm having but of little consequence
    right now.

    Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the 1992 740? I've scoured the
    internet and local libraries...nothing. Also, does anyone have any hints on
    how I can fix this problem? All fuses are good. I think the problem lies
    with the blue and white wires...I think I'll try and slice them into the
    other panel lighting wires on the cigarette lighter to see if it solves my
    problem....keep your fingers crossed!
     
    Shoe, Jan 8, 2006
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  2. Shoe

    James Sweet Guest

    Arg, you *cut* the wires? Why didn't you just buy one of those $5 wiring
    harnesses that plugs right in and has labeled wires to attach to the
    stereo wiring?

    Check and see if you blew any fuses, there's an illumination wire that
    controls the lights in the stereo, that may have shorted.
     
    James Sweet, Jan 8, 2006
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  3. Shoe

    Shoe Guest

    I think I solved the problem myself....wiring diagram to follow.....

    Shoe
     
    Shoe, Jan 9, 2006
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