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I am adding the Boom Audio IPod interface to my 2008 Ultra Classic. The harness that comes with it has 5 wires that have a pin end. They are inserted into the 35 pin connector on the rear of the radio. I am having issues getting the pins seated deep enough. I don't want to damage anything. Any tips on getting them seated?
Just scroll down to the "instruction sheet" and open the pdf file.
The red "wedgelock" needs to be in the "open" position which means the two FRAGILE black tabs that "closes" the wedgelock to the connector need to be pulled away very little and very gently (the tabs are too easy to break) to allow the red wedgelock to be slid away (maybe an 1/8" - 1/4") from the wires BUT NOT REMOVED from the connector.
If the wedgelock is "open" and you're having trouble inserting the wires, orient the tang of the socket (i.e. the metal terminal attached to the end of the wire) perpendicular to the long side of the connector and try to insert it fully and see if it locks. If it doesn't, rotate the wire 180* and try again--the socket has a tang that engages the lock tab inside the connector so it makes a difference if the tang is up or down.
Post the "J" number on the instruction sheet; it's located below the title of the instruction sheet and will be followed by five numbers: 0XXXX.
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