{"id":2346,"date":"2022-04-24T19:15:20","date_gmt":"2022-04-24T19:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorhowto.com\/?p=2346"},"modified":"2022-11-09T18:42:17","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T18:42:17","slug":"car-stereo-dimmer-illumination-wire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorhowto.com\/car-stereo-dimmer-illumination-wire\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Car Stereo Dimmer and Illumination Wire? (Explained)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Car stereo wiring can be quite complicated to understand, especially without an owner’s manual due to the different types, functions, and colors of the wiring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the aftermarket stereo you might have a dimmer and\/or illumination wire. Some stereos will only have one of them while others can have both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what a Car Stereo Dimmer and Illumination Wire is<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Generally, a color-coded orange wire (or orange with a white strip) coming out of the stereo harness is the dimmer and\/or illumination wire. They can be connected directly to the car\u2019s electrical system and are used to control the stereo screen brightness. The wires are an important part of the car stereo because it transfers signals to the radio screen while the headlights are on but are not mandatory. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Here's what a Car Stereo Dimmer and Illumination Wire is<\/a>
  2. What are Dimmer and Illumination Wires?<\/a>
  3. What are Dimmer and Illumination Wires Used For?<\/a>