Here’s a link to the instructions on how to install it in my particular car with a Pioneer stereo. Throughout the whole process I made sure to take precautions I felt like I could later reverse in case something didn't turn out right. but the information in it translates over fairly well. There is a lot of irrelevant information in it (as the process is different for different cars), and he solders where I used a wire splice connector. This video.is a good resource on how to install the controls. I’d recommend watching youtube on how it’s installed in other cars just to get the jist of how it’s done. That’s pretty much it besides programming it. Step 2: Remember the wiring harness where I left a few cables loose? Connect the red and both black cables from the SWI-RC to their appropriate color in between the two harnesses. Just reach behind and gently pull from the back, or pry from the bottom and sides. The SID pops out fairly easy with the factory radio out. If you're not familiar on how to attach one, search for "wire splice connector" or "quick splice wire connector" on YouTube. I used a wire splice connector like the one pictured below and it was fairly simple to connect. The white wire on the SWI-RC needs to be connected to a blue wire (slot 22) on the SID. Out of the box you’re faced with an octopus of intimidating cables but I found that after reading up on it, it was fairly simple to connect. Consult your stereo/SLC4 manual before connecting different stereos or devices. It reflects how I hooked it up in my particular Saab. NOTE: I made the above image in MS Paint. Wiring it was a little confusing because I had to keep looking between manuals, but in the end I found that these are the wires needed: I may go back and do some tweaking on the 'Factory Amp' side. The sound is much better but still isn't perfect at this point. I left the 'Line Out Gain Adjustment' turned up. You can adjust the gain and control distortion by turning the 4 dials on the 'Factory Amp Gain Adjustment' side. The Scosche SLC4 connects between the new stereo’s harness and the (Metra 70-1784) wiring harness. In image B the Red, Black, Blue/White wires were left disconnected because there are other wires from the steering wheel controls & aftermarket amp that have to connected to these too. NOTE that some of the wires aren't connected at this point. I found that the included Scosche SLC4 line output converter fixed the problem for the most part. Later in the installation I found that I was getting a little bit of distortion at higher volumes through my factory speakers. (This is because the Harmon/Kardon audio package has a factory amplifier.) Do that and BOOM… you’ve got sound. I had to add the included blue/white wire to the to the wiring harness in the blue #7 slot in the picture below, and connect it to the blue/white wire on the stereo. The first time I installed the stereo all I did was connect the (Metra 70-1784) wiring harness to the one that came with my new Pioneer stereo color for color. TL DR You want your stereo to work right, right? NOTE: Some of the steps I took I ended up undoing, but I’ll leave them in for now. These notes are based on my particular 9-5 with the 9 H/K speaker set. I don’t understand why they did this, as RCA jacks weren’t needed in my car outside the aftermarket amp. Some have used Metra 70-1784 like I did and added RCA cables to it, while others have cut them off. NOTE: Most of the threads and videos I’ve seen up to this point have mentioned using Metra 70-1786 (RCA). CT24SA01 dash kit: ebay was about the only trustworthy, non-Geocities looking website I could find that offered this kit.PAC SWI-RC (Amazon): I ordered from here because the kit was about half the price Crutchfield offered it for.The first thing I did was order a single din Pioneer head unit from Crutchfield and added their free accessories to the cart. To check which system you have, count your speakers and check here: I have an ‘02 9-5 with the Harmon/Kardon 9 speaker audio package. This thread confronts vehicle-specific issues and is not intended to be a step by step guide. I didn’t make a full tutorial because a lot of what I did was trial and error but hopefully what I can offer helps someone. There are very few resources on installing aftermarket stereos, amps & subs in 1997-2005 Saab 9-5’s, so now that I’ve done it I thought I’d give a few pointers.
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