powerantenna on aftermarket stereo

[Baztard]

Hi there, newbie here

Well, I just got an explorer, it's a -00.
The thing is that it was broken in to and the stereo stolen. I didn't really mind since I had a stereo laying around but the problem is, powerantenna, how do I hook it up to the aftermarket stereo?
I can't figure out witch cable to connect to the stereos powerantenna cable...

Any of you gurus know this, is it possible at all and if not, what to do?

cheers
Baz

 

[Install]

Depending on what kind of stereo it is, it should be a blue with white stripe wire coming off the radio. Theres also a blue wire that is for a remote amp turn on that can be used but the one with the white stripe should have a delayed turn on.

 

[Baztard]

Well, I is it a blue with white stripe going to the antenna in the car?
I can't seem to find one, the stereo has one, yes, but what do I connect it to?

 

[Install]

Are you using a harness like this one http://www.metraonline.com/products.aspx or have the wires been cut. If the wires have been cut look, go here http://www.installer.com/cars/by_car.php?carid=2128 scroll down to the bottom and find your car/wire diagram.
Also I might be wrong but I dont think the Explorer came with a factory power Antenna.

 

[scucci]

The power antenna control wire is on the 20 pin connector pin #2 orange/light blue, as per the wiring diagram. The Mach audio system had an optional power antenna for 98-2001. Hope this helps

 

[Install]

The power antenna control wire is on the 20 pin connector pin #2 orange/light blue, as per the wiring diagram. The Mach audio system had an optional power antenna for 98-2001. Hope this helps

Thanks for the correction. Of all the X's i've put radios in, I don't remeber any of them having power antennas, or maybe I just did'nt pay attention.

 

[Baztard]

Thanks a bunch guys! Orang/ltblue it was

 

[BrianDye]

I wonder if its the same on my 95 with a power antenna? I have no clue which one it is from the STOCK radio harness (Without the wiring harness)

 

[scucci]

I wonder if its the same on my 95 with a power antenna? I have no clue which one it is from the STOCK radio harness (Without the wiring harness)

Orange/light blue pin #10 on the rear chassis unit as per the wiring diagram. If you are a member of your local library you may have free online access to the Ebsco host reference area which has all this information and repair guides/manuals. It may be worth a call to your local library.