Whether your an expert Ford Explorer mobile electronics installer, Ford Explorer fanatic, or a novice Ford Explorer enthusiast with a 2006 Ford Explorer, a car stereo wiring diagram can save yourself a lot of time. Automotive wiring in a 2006 Ford Explorer vehicles are becoming increasing more difficult to identify due to the installation of more advanced factory oem electronics.
One of the most time consuming tasks with installing an after market car stereo, car radio, satellite radio, xm radio, car speakers, tweeters, car subwoofer, crossovers, audio equalizer, car amplifier, mobile amp, car amplifier, mp3 player, ipod or any car audio electronics is identifying the correct color car audio wires for your 2006 Ford Explorer.
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2006 Ford Explorer Car Stereo Wiring Diagram
Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Blue/Red
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Green/White
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black/Blue
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Light Blue/Red
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: N/A
Car Audio Front Speakers Size: N/A
Car Audio Front Speakers Location: N/A
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): White
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): White/Brown
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): White/Purple
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): White/Orange
Car Audio Rear Speakers Size: N/A
Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: N/A
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Brown/Green
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Brown/White
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/Blue
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Just looking for an easy place to pick up switched power in a 2006 Ford Ranger. I am installing a external XM radio and just need to power it up. Any help would be appreciated. thanx.
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Hi, I have a 2006 Ford Explorer and am installing an XM Turk Commander. I need to find two fuses (one for constant power, the other for switched power) to tap into for the Commander’s power. Can you tell me which two fuses to use? Also, where is the best (safest) spot to attach the ground wire. Thank you!
Terry, use the Blue/Red wire at the radio wiring harness for constant power and use the Green/White wire at the radio wiring harness for switched power. The easiest way to ground a wire is by using a factory bolt. Find a factory bolt that is attached to your car chassis and ground your wire there using a ring terminal (see below).
I’m installing a navigation unit in my 06 Explorer. Looking for the VSS and reverse light wires. Any help?
Steven, for the vehicle speed sensor, use the purple/orange wire in the 50 pin plug (pin #1) located at the PCM. The PCM is located in the passenger side of the firewall. For the reverse light, use the brown/blue wire in the D connector (pin #6) located at the SJB. The SJB is located under the driver side dash. Hope this helps. Good luck.
i juts really need to know were are the aux pins located. i bought an audion jack at radioshack and have it ready to go but cant find the aux pins on the factory radio. please help!
I have a 2006 Explorer with Navigation and am looking to add a 10″ sub with 2 channel amp. How can I go about hooking up my RCA’s to the radio? Do I need a line converter or are there pre outs on the back. I do not have a factory rear seat entertainment package installed if that matters.
Ryan, you need to splice in a line out converter. Wire the line-out converter to the rear speakers. Here is the Line-Out Converter you need:
Scosche 2-Channel Speaker to RCA Line Out Converter
If you’ve never installed car audio before, we advise you to take your car to an experienced mobile audio installer. Hope this helps. Good luck.
I am trying to connect my ipod to my 2006 explorer using a harman/kardon drive+play. It says, “direct connection of the 12v power harness with the in-line fuse. Use this method when you want a permanent power connection to the vehicle. Also by connecting the harness’s red wire to the ignition switch’s ACC terminal. Where do I find the ACC Terminal? What does it look like? How do I make the connection?
Seth, if you take apart your steering column, you’ll find the ignition switch and its wiring. Look for a purple/green wire that leads to the ignition switch. This wire is your ACC (Accessory) wire. To make the connection simply splice your red wire into the accessory wire. Hope this helps. Good luck.
i want to replace the the factory speakers in my 06 explorer. Do i have to take the whole door panel off or do the speaker grates pop off some how? I would also like to know bout the back panel in the rear of the car. Is that a speaker or a stock subwoofer?