Wiring Colours: Ford 6000cd

And if you get frustrated? Just remember: somewhere in a Ford factory in 2005, an engineer chose Blue/Red for ignition specifically to confuse future DIY mechanics. You are not paranoid. You are correct.

To bypass this, you need a specific "CAN Bus Simulator" box—or you simply cut your losses and buy the £5 wiring adapter that does the thinking for you. You might be tempted to snip the Ford quadlock plug off and start twisting wires together with electrical tape. Stop. Don't do it. Ford 6000cd Wiring Colours

Note: Ford loves "Light Green." It appears on four different circuits. A magnifying glass and good lighting are not optional—they are mandatory. Here is the most interesting part of the 6000CD. Unlike old-school radios that just need power and ground, the 6000CD often listens to the CAN bus network (two twisted wires: Purple/Orange and Blue/Orange on the smaller 8-pin plug). And if you get frustrated