Radio Stolen, replacing, wires cut?

[lousyradio 10+ year member]

A while back my radio was stolen, so I ordered a new one, but I think some of the wires were cut during the burglary. The old one was installed by bestbuy, but the new one I got for 80 bucks cheaper online. Anyone have ideas on what wires would be connected/disconnected. There is a big connection with 8-12 wires going into it, and 2 more wires that appear to be some sort of other connection..to what I don't know. Never seen this kind of connection before. thanks in advance.

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[SPLThunder 10+ year member]

What kind of car is it?

 

[MikeofTulsa Moderator]

check out http://www.the12volt.com they have a wiring guide on there for most cars...will tell you which color wires are what.....enjoy

 

[lousyradio 10+ year member]

Its a 79 ***** am, and the wiring kit I think is still there. The old was a JVC, and so is the new one. Will they plug right in?

 

[SPLThunder 10+ year member]

yeah they should. Any wires would be the same color too if you would have to splice for some reason but i doubt you will

 

[lousyradio 10+ year member]

Alright so I should be able to reinstall this myself...Unfortunatly the broke parts of the dash that I sepnt hours cutting out. Any ideas how to make fit evenly again? Also any ideas on securing it to the car. I was joking with a friend about welding it in. But my old radio was bolted in. Think I could do that with this new one?