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What is this metal connector? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/whatisthisthing

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I'm installing a stereo head unit and don't have sound. This blue wire comes from the included harness and is the amp control wire. The control wire on the other connector at the unit also says amp control and isn't connected to anything. I'm assuming I have to connect the two wires and this thing (plus heat shrink wrap...?) will help. I'm unsure if I should use this or cut and strip the wires and find some wire nuts. How do I use this connector, (if it even is one)?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Most aftermarket installations just use a splice connector on the 12V that runs to the cigarette lighter.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

I have a 12v, but I should be able to use the factory connections. They included a harness to interface.