Hey, heres where Iam at. I pulled my old radio out of the 1994 Cutlass Supreme. I cut all the wires so i have like 12 wires coming out of the dash, wasnt the best idea but my friend said it would work. Now when i go to connect them to my wireharness none of the colors match up. I went on google and found a color directory that tell me which colors need to hook up to the new ones. Only one problem I have wires coming from my dash that are exactly the same color. For example the booklet tells me to take the blue wire from my cutlass and connect it to the red 1 on the typical wire harness. Except I have three blue wires coming from the dash. Iam i just in way over my head and have best buy do it for me for like 60 bucks? Because all i have to do is connect these wires properly and stuff it all back in and its done.
Thanks so much on the last post I made, it was a dead battery. If you didnt know iam not the best when working on cars hahaha.
Thanks in advance
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swez on 05/11/2008 22:31:38
Have been on this board for almost 9 years, I have seen a lot of messes that are self-inflicted due to lack of knowledge, tools and adequate understanding of the way things work. Guys try to do things that seem easy on the surface, but in the end, they have to call in a Pro to undue the damage and put things back in order. (Sound familiar?)
In your scenario, it would be wise to let a Pro do this job for you. Yes, there is a cost to it, but if something goes wrong, you have the option to go back to the manager of the shop and he'll usually make sure it's done right and on his dime. (Not yours)
A smart man knows his limitations, admits he needs help and shops for the best price to get the job done right the 1st time around. In your case, this could be a tad more expensive as you/buddy cut off the factory harness. A Pro will know the proper wire codes and set things back in order because they know what needs to be done.
Consider this as a life lesson. If we don't have the know-how, proper tools and make costly mistakes by ignorance, (We don't know what we don't know until it's a bit late) we pay a Pro this time and educate ourselves on future upgrades to prevent more disasters later.
In this case, just bite the bullet, let a Pro do the mopping up work and be thankful if no major damage was done. Once things are back to normal, enjoy the new gear and if you want to upgrade speakers, add outboard amps and subs later, come here to learn the steps and then try again.
I have an imaginary sign in my shop/garage:
Basic labor rate is $20.00/hr.
It's $25.00/hr., if you watch and distract my attention.
It's $50.00/hr., if you messed up and I have to fix your mess!
See the connection? Sure! Don't tinker with the unknown blindly. In the long run, it will surely cost more. A real Pro is worth his weight in Gold.
Nuff said,
Swez
PS Some guys are very good at this or that, but have no business tinkering with electrical/mechanical things of any nature. That's fine and wise to call in a Pro. For the die-hard DIY'er, we take all the time needed upfront before diving in. "Know thy limitations and use the expertise of others when needed" !!!
Thanks so much on the last post I made, it was a dead battery. If you didnt know iam not the best when working on cars hahaha.
Thanks in advance
Replies (1)
swez on 05/11/2008 22:31:38
Have been on this board for almost 9 years, I have seen a lot of messes that are self-inflicted due to lack of knowledge, tools and adequate understanding of the way things work. Guys try to do things that seem easy on the surface, but in the end, they have to call in a Pro to undue the damage and put things back in order. (Sound familiar?)
In your scenario, it would be wise to let a Pro do this job for you. Yes, there is a cost to it, but if something goes wrong, you have the option to go back to the manager of the shop and he'll usually make sure it's done right and on his dime. (Not yours)
A smart man knows his limitations, admits he needs help and shops for the best price to get the job done right the 1st time around. In your case, this could be a tad more expensive as you/buddy cut off the factory harness. A Pro will know the proper wire codes and set things back in order because they know what needs to be done.
Consider this as a life lesson. If we don't have the know-how, proper tools and make costly mistakes by ignorance, (We don't know what we don't know until it's a bit late) we pay a Pro this time and educate ourselves on future upgrades to prevent more disasters later.
In this case, just bite the bullet, let a Pro do the mopping up work and be thankful if no major damage was done. Once things are back to normal, enjoy the new gear and if you want to upgrade speakers, add outboard amps and subs later, come here to learn the steps and then try again.
I have an imaginary sign in my shop/garage:
Basic labor rate is $20.00/hr.
It's $25.00/hr., if you watch and distract my attention.
It's $50.00/hr., if you messed up and I have to fix your mess!
See the connection? Sure! Don't tinker with the unknown blindly. In the long run, it will surely cost more. A real Pro is worth his weight in Gold.
Nuff said,
Swez
PS Some guys are very good at this or that, but have no business tinkering with electrical/mechanical things of any nature. That's fine and wise to call in a Pro. For the die-hard DIY'er, we take all the time needed upfront before diving in. "Know thy limitations and use the expertise of others when needed" !!!
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