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My install method was to hook the positive speaker wires into the existing speakers, the unswitched lead from the unit directly to the unswitched lead in the factory wiring (red/white). This also left the wire that's part of the factory unswitched lead connector not attached to anything (possible ground?). For the switched lead I took the wire from the unit, attached a 1/4 inch spade and plugged it into the factory plug (purple/white wire). The only ground seems to be the one that shares a plug with the switched lead.

Can anyone see what I've done wrong? I just can't figure it out. Any help or alternative install methods are appreciated.

Thanks,
Rich in WI

Follow Ups:

If you can hear the radio, but not the CD MOPete 19:16 4/14/2002 (3)
- Could it be due to a bad ground? Rich '88 535is - In Wisconsin 20:13 4/14/2002 (2)
  - Nope. Pete's right. eurotrash 20:40 4/14/2002 (1)
    - Makes it easy - return to the retailer Rich '88 535is - In Wisconsin 22:29 4/14/2002 (0)

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