Question posted by soloslayer7685 on October 18th, 2023
I Have A Kenwood Kdt-512 Head Unit But No Power Plug. I Need Pin Out Please
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It is a 22 pin power and speaker plug
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Answer #1: Posted by Technicalproblemsolver on October 18th, 2023 10:15 PM
1. Yellow - Constant 12V battery power (connect to a constant 12V source with a fuse)
2. Red - Switched 12V ignition power (connect to a switched 12V source that turns on/off with the ignition)
3. Black - Ground (connect to a solid metal ground on your vehicle)
4. Blue - Power antenna or amplifier remote turn-on (optional, connect if needed)
5. Green - Left rear speaker positive
6. Green with black stripe - Left rear speaker negative
7. Purple - Right rear speaker positive
8. Purple with black stripe - Right rear speaker negative
9. White - Left front speaker positive
10. White with black stripe - Left front speaker negative
11. Gray - Right front speaker positive
12. Gray with black stripe - Right front speaker negative Please note that this is a general pinout based on the standard wiring colors found in most car stereo installations. It is always recommended to consult the user manual or wiring diagram specific to your head unit model to ensure the correct pinout.
Additionally, if you're unsure or uncomfortable with the wiring, it's best to consult a professional car audio technician for assistance.
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Answer #2: Posted by SonuKumar on October 18th, 2023 9:58 PM
Here is the general pinout for Kenwood head units:
Pin Color Function
1 Red Power (+)
2 Yellow Battery (+)
3 Black Ground (-)
4 Blue Antenna
5 White Right front speaker (+)
6 White/Black Right front speaker (-)
7 Gray Left front speaker (+)
8 Gray/Black Left front speaker (-)
9 Green Right rear speaker (+)
10 Green/Black Right rear speaker (-)
11 Purple Left rear speaker (+)
12 Purple/Black Left rear speaker (-)
13 Orange Illumination
14 Pink Brake switch
15 Brown Reverse switch
16 Green/Yellow Subwoofer output (+)
17 Black/Yellow Subwoofer output (-)
Please note that this is just a general pinout and may not be accurate for all Kenwood head units. It is always best to consult your head unit's manual for the specific pinout.
If you are still having trouble finding the pinout for your Kenwood KDT-512 head unit, you can try contacting Kenwood customer support. They should be able to provide you with the correct pinout for your model.
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