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help! my 96 cherokee classic stereo doesnt work!

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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 01:31 AM
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Unhappy help! my 96 cherokee classic stereo doesnt work!

i need help, my dual XDM16BT (brandnew) isnt working, ive tried everything, i dont know how to do it correctly. its a 96 jeep cherokee classic. as far as i know, everything is connected. please help, ive changed the fuses, perfectly, but no radio :/
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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 02:20 AM
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purple to purple, white to white, green to green and grey to grey ( speakers )

yellow to yellow ( With a fuse )
red to red
blue to blue

ugh it just dont work
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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 06:28 AM
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The wire colors don't always coincide between the unit and the harness. You have to read the instructions well that came with the unit. And there has to be a good ground.
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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 09:08 AM
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hope this helps

1996 Jeep Cherokee Stereo Wiring Information
Radio Constant 12v+ Wire: Pink
Radio Switched 12v+ Wire: Violet/White
Radio Ground Wire: Black
Radio Illumination Wire: Light Blue/Red
Stereo Dimmer Wire: Orange
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Dark Green
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/Red
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Violet
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Dark Blue/Red
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Brown/Yellow
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/Light Blue
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Dark Blue/White
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Dark Blue/Orange
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