Need color coded factory radio wiring

VWJETTA_12345

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1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
98,500 MILES

Ok, so I bought this 97 vw jetta trek. Somebody cut out the factory radio including the adapters so there just bare wires. I need to know the color coded factory wiring diagram so I can install a aftermarket radio. I kno BROWN is Ground and RED/WHITE is constant power but I need to know the rest I just keep blowing fuses trying to figure it out. Hope somebody can help me out. Thanks will be very much appreciated!

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BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Hello,

Here are the radio wiring diagrams and a guide to help you test the wiring.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Monday, September 20th, 2010 AT 3:41 PM

EJAZ77STUD

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1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
2WD
AUTOMATIC
190,000 MILES

I have VW jetta of 1997 model. My radio is in safe mode and I dont know the code.
How should I get the code?

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Monday, October 1st, 2018 AT 10:11 AM (Merged)

RASMATAZ

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Go to a VW dealership they'll reset it and provide you with the code/s

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Monday, October 1st, 2018 AT 10:11 AM (Merged)

CARADIODOC

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Only if the selling dealer recorded the code. Most do not. Otherwise if the owner doesn't know, you get to buy a new radio.

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Monday, October 1st, 2018 AT 10:11 AM (Merged)

BIGFOOT15

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REmove the radio from the dash, Write down the serial # and call volkswagen for the code. They will give it to you. There should be a technical assistance phone # in your owners manual.