Pioneer Avh X3600bhs Wiring Harness Diagram Page

The unit has two rear USB inputs (often extended via cables to a glove box). These are . Do not cut these; they are data lines. Replacement cables are available online.

Instead of cutting factory wires, purchase a vehicle-specific harness from retailers like Crutchfield to bridge the Pioneer harness to your car's factory plug. Secure Connections: Pioneer Avh X3600bhs Wiring Harness Diagram

| Wire Color | Function | Technical Note | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Constant 12V Memory | Connects directly to car battery or constant 12V source. Keeps radio presets, clock, and settings. | | Red | Accessory 12V (Switched) | Turns the radio on/off with ignition. Connects to a circuit that is 0V when the key is off and 12V in ACC/RUN. | | Black | Chassis Ground | Connect to bare, unpainted metal in your dash. Do not use factory black ground wires unless tested. | | Orange/White | Illumination | Connects to car’s lighting circuit. Lowers screen brightness when headlights are on. | | Blue/White | Amp Remote Turn-On | 12V output (500mA max). Triggers external amplifiers or a power antenna that requires a relay. | | Blue | Power Antenna (Rare) | For older vehicles with motorized masts. Most new cars use the blue/white wire. | | Purple/Black | Rear Right Speaker (-) | | | Purple | Rear Right Speaker (+) | | | Light Green (or key symbol) | Parking Brake Sense | MUST go to ground (the parking brake switch) to unlock DVD playback. Never ground this directly for safety reasons—it can lead to dangerous distracted driving. | | Gray/Black | Front Right Speaker (-) | | | Gray | Front Right Speaker (+) | | | White/Black | Front Left Speaker (-) | | | White | Front Left Speaker (+) | | | Green/Black | Rear Left Speaker (-) | | | Green | Rear Left Speaker (+) | | | Brown (standalone) | Mute | Connect to a car kit or external navigation device that sends a ground signal to mute audio. | The unit has two rear USB inputs (often

This is the large rectangular plug that contains thick wires. Replacement cables are available online

. Connect to the vehicle's lighting circuit to automatically dim the screen when headlights are turned on. Speaker Wire Color Codes