2003 Kia Spectra aftermarket Radio install

fordthunderbird · 06-29-2008, 03:41 AM

Hello I own a 2003 kia spectra and I bought an aftermarket radio.

Does anyone have a diagram of which wires to wire into the new radio?, so I don't have to go buy a wiring harness.

ron1004 · 06-29-2008, 04:10 AM

Welcome to the forum.

You can try the "ETM" section on the KiaTech web site (see my sig) for the schematics.
If they don't have a schematic specific for your car, try another model that looks the same as in most cases they standardise on the radio wiring.

1fastkia · 07-02-2008, 06:31 AM

only in same generation cars ron. Not every kia has the same wiring lol.

ron1004 · 07-02-2008, 07:34 AM

I guess he'll only know if he can find something useful on the suggested link if he takes a look.

Another useful source of information on this subject is www.Crutchfield.com

fordthunderbird · 07-09-2008, 11:02 AM

Thanks for the replies. I ended up ordering a wiring harness before I could even start installing the stereo, the car now has electrical issues for the second time this year and is now at kia being serviced under warranty. I think the voltage regulator is at fault this time, last time it was just the alternator and they only replaced that. Hopefully I will get it back soon.

ron1004 · 07-09-2008, 12:55 PM

Where did you get your wiring harness?

Hope they sort out the electrical problems.

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