In the past, I have bought "fit kits" and wiring harnesses from Crutchfield
that have worked really well.  They include them for free if you buy a
stereo from them, but they are about $20 separately.

http://www.crutchfield.com

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus"
'91 Taurus SHO (For Sale)
'95 Cherokee Sport

----- Original Message -----
From: John-Reed Maffeo <rlpa80@EMAIL.SPS.MOT.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 1999 9:56 AM
Subject: How do you hook up a stereo in a Vanagon?

> the po had removed the radio from my '86 Syncro and left a
> nest of taped up wires. I have unraveled this mess and would
> now like to hook up a new stereo.
>
> I have a four speaker stereo and there are four stock speakers
> in the van. My problem is that there are only three wires
> running to the rear speakers and I have four wires comming
> out of my stereo.
>
> The guess I made at hooking them up sounds horrible. As I turn
> up the volume distortion becomes horrible (and I think the
> amp starts to heat up).
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> John-Reed Maffeo
> Mesa, Arizona