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Question: Where can I find a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 radio wiring diagram? What are the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 radio wiring harness colors?
If you’re looking to change the radio in your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 or troubleshoot why your car radio stopped working, we’re here to help!
Our comprehensive 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 radio wiring diagram shows you all the radio wire harness colors, car speaker wiring colors and car speaker sizes. Use our 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 stereo wiring guide to help you with your car radio and installation needs.
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- 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Car Radio Wiring Diagram
- 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Speaker Wiring Guide
- 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Speaker Sizes and Location
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Radio Wiring Diagram
This 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 radio wiring chart shows you all the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 radio wire colors and their functions. Utilize this guide to help you with a car radio install or help with a car radio troubleshoot. If you don’t see the car radio wiring information you’re looking for, please feel free to ask your question at the bottom of this page.
| Application | Radio Wire Color |
|---|---|
| Car Radio Battery Wire (Constant Power 12v+) | Pink |
| Car Radio Accessory Wire (Switched Power 12v+) | Brown/Red |
| Car Radio Ground Wire | Orange/Dark Blue |
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| Car Radio Illumination Wire | Orange/Dark Blue |
| Car Stereo Dimmer Wire | N/A |
| Car Radio Antenna Trigger Wire | N/A |
| Car Radio Amp Trigger Wire | N/A |
| Car Radio Amp Mute Wire | N/A |
| Car Radio Amplifier Location | N/A |
| Use an Amp Integration Harness to Connect Your Factory Amplifier to an aftermarket radio. | |
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Speaker Wiring Guide
This 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 speaker wiring chart shows you every speaker wire color and the speaker wire location. Use this 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 speaker wiring guide to help you with a speaker replacement or speaker upgrade. If the car speaker wiring information you’re searching for is not listed, please don’t hesitate to ask for it at the bottom of this page.
| Application | Speaker Wire Color |
|---|---|
| Front Center Speaker Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Front Center Speaker Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
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| Front Left Tweeter Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Front Left Tweeter Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
| Front Right Tweeter Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Front Right Tweeter Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
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| Front Left Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Light Green/Red |
| Front Left Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Light Green/Dark Green |
| Front Right Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Light Blue/Violet |
| Front Right Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Light Blue/Black |
| Use a Speaker Wire Harness for Easy Speaker Wiring! | |
| Rear Left Tweeter Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Rear Left Tweeter Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
| Rear Right Tweeter Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Rear Right Tweeter Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
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| Rear Left Speaker Positive Wire (+) | White/Red |
| Rear Left Speaker Negative Wire (-) | White/Black |
| Rear Right Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Tan/Violet |
| Rear Right Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Tan/Black |
| Upgrade your Subwoofer for deeper and cleaner bass! | |
| Subwoofer Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Subwoofer Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Speaker Sizes and Location
This 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 speaker size chart shows your speaker measurements and speaker locations. Use this chart to see what speaker fits in your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500.
| Application | Speaker Size and Location |
|---|---|
| Front Center Speaker Size | N/A |
| Front Center Speaker Depth | N/A |
| Front Center Speaker Location | N/A |
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| Front Tweeter Size | N/A |
| Front Tweeter Depth | N/A |
| Front Tweeter Location | N/A |
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| Front Speaker Size | 6″ x 9″ Speakers |
| Front Speaker Depth (Standard Audio) | 2.75″ Depth |
| Front Speaker Depth (Infinity Audio) | 3″ Depth |
| Front Speaker Location | Doors |
| Use a Speaker Wire Harness for Easy Speaker Wiring! | |
| Rear Tweeter Size | N/A |
| Rear Tweeter Depth | N/A |
| Rear Tweeter Location | N/A |
| Use a Speaker Wire Harness for Easy Speaker Wiring! | |
| Rear Speaker Size | 5.25″ Speakers |
| Rear Speaker Depth (2-Door) | 3.5″ Depth |
| Rear Speaker Depth (4-Door) | 2.75″ Depth |
| Rear Speaker Depth (Infinity Audio) | 2.5″ Depth |
| Rear Speaker Location | N/A |
| Upgrade your Subwoofer for deeper and cleaner bass! | |
| Car Subwoofer Speaker Size | N/A |
| Car Subwoofer Speaker Depth | N/A |
| Car Subwoofer Speaker Location | N/A |
Questions and Answers
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11 thoughts on “2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Radio Wiring Diagram”
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February 11, 2013 at 10:33 am
I have the same question as the person above. I installed an aftermarket stereo in a 08 dodge ram 1500 using a scocshe modulator. It only had the big connector but no place for the small one. After installation. Right front speaker will not play. What could be the problem. anyone know?
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Justin
January 24, 2012 at 2:45 pm
I am trying to install an aftermarket stereo in my 2008 dodge ram. I noticed when I disconnected my stock stereo it had two separate wire harnesses connected to it. The aftermarket wiring harness I purchased only supports one of the connectors. Do I need to be concerned about the smaller connector? I went ahead and installed my new stereo with the harness I purchased and I could only turn the stereo on when I pressed the power button. It will not turn on and off with my ignition switch. How can I fix this? When my new stereo is on no sound comes out of the speakers. Does that have something to do with the reason it will not turn on with the ignition switch, or does is it because that smaller factory harness connector is not connected? anyone?
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ModifiedLife
January 9, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Bill, we are happy we could help you with your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 stereo installation.
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Bill Ross
January 6, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Thanks one and all for the good help! After all that, I decided to run the trigger wire from the switched cigar lighter through a 1.5 amp in-line fuse then through a lighted rocker switch. The reason for this is that I listen often to “talk” radio and don’t need the “basem*nt” sounds in the Rusher’s voice…. Many thanks again for all the help. By the way, I figured that a lighted switch (RED) would get my attention if placed in a highly-visible location close to the ignition switch. I’ll let you know (or maybe not) if I end up with a dead battery caused by forgetting to turn off the switch.
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ModifiedLife
January 6, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Bill, using a 610-ohm resistor, tap the violet/brown wire in the ignition switch harness as a trigger wire for your powered subwoofer. Hope this helps. Good luck with your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 subwoofer installation.
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Mike
January 6, 2012 at 5:50 am
What is the purpose of the white 10 pin connector on the 2008 dodge ram 1500 factory radio and harness? anyone?
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Bill Ross
January 4, 2012 at 11:26 am
Thank you, ModifiedLife, for your comment. Could you please clarify exactly what wire you are referring to?? I assume it is one of the wires in the radio wiring harness that can be accessed by pulling out the radio.
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ModifiedLife
January 3, 2012 at 12:26 am
Bill, technically you could connect your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 amplifier turn on wire to the radio switched 12v+ wire. That way your amplifier is on whenever your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 is on and off whenever your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 is off. Just make sure to run an in-line fuse holder with a 1-amp fuse on the amplifier turn on wire. Hope this helps. Good luck with your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 amplifier installation.
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Bill Ross
December 31, 2011 at 4:50 pm
is there a place other than the ignition switch to attach a powered subwoofer trigger wire so that the sub only comes on when the radio is turned on. there is no trigger wire on the stock radio i have. my vehicle is a 2008 dodge ram hemi 1500 truck.
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ModifiedLife
April 12, 2011 at 7:27 pm
Wes, run a wire to the steering column and use the violet/brown wire in the ignition switch harness as a switched power source for your aftermarket radio. Hope this helps. Good luck with your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 stereo installation.
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Wes
April 6, 2011 at 11:36 pm
im about to install an aftermarket deck in my truck, it has a cd player with the 4 speaker package. the guy at Best Buy tried to sell me some $130 modulator (part # CHTO-013) he said it was because the power for the radio comes from the ignition or something along those lines. i have swapped out older car stereo’s and all i had to do was buy a simple harness kit. i have looked around online and some people are saying that i can use the power line for my cigarette lighter because the power line from the factory harness is not powerful enough. what is the best way to get power to my new stereo?? Thank You
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