HELP!! EF/EL Radio Wiring Diagram - Ford Forums

AUII_Forte · 11-13-2002, 22:25

Can anyone help me with a wiring diagram for an EF/EL radio?? I picked one up very cheap for my EA but I need a diagram. I am hoping to install it before I go away on saturday. 5hrs in a car is going to be pretty boring without music. Any help would be extremely appreciated!!!

Des Curly · 11-14-2002, 16:26

Have a look over here:
http://www4.tpgi.com.au/users/mij/Automotive/

go to the Factory Sound Info link on the left menu. (it's nearish the bottom)

hope this helps

Cheers
Des

carazy · 11-14-2002, 16:58

Go to the library and get the workshop books on your car and the El.
They will have the wiring diagram for both stereo's.
Remeber when your joining wires the best way is to push them together then twist then seal it with some shrink wrap.
Have fun It shouldn't take you very long.

cogo_81 · 11-15-2002, 19:04

I thought the proper way of joining wires was to solder them

Des Curly · 11-17-2002, 13:34

It is.

Or if you want something a little more flexible and non-permanent, use crimp-connectors. They're not very expensive and you don't really need a crimping tool to use them (standard pliers (not long-nose) are fine).

In fact, unless you KNOW you're not going to change your mind later, I'd always use crimp-connectors. Either bullet or spade (although depending on the app, bullet connectors with tight-fitting rubber covers are often better as they will help minimise any corrosion or oxidisation of exposed metal).

Twisting's for testing. Of all the wiring applications you could do, audio signal wiring is NOT where you want a less than solid connection. (Unless, of course, crackling is your preferred music genre).

Cheers,
David