Wiring in a new stereo? Please help.

kimkat1, Jun 3, 1:01am
My son has brought a new Fusion stereo for his honda civic and it has an illumination wire and a 12v wire that my husband is not sure to connect these too. can anyone out there help please, they have been at it all day. Oh and please put it as simply as possible. heheTIA

saxman99, Jun 3, 1:08am
The illumination wire connects to the positive of the dash lighting circuit.

There will be two 12v wires to hook up. One red and one yellow. Usually the yellow one goes to an "always on " positive feed and the red one to a positive feed that is switched on by the ignition key.

Good luck !

howz_that, Jun 3, 1:52am

kimkat1, Jun 3, 2:37am
Wow you guys are fantastic. thanks everyone for your help. they will give it another go tomorrow. Ta