Hello I just installed a Kenwood radio into my 2001 Honda Accord (did not use the harness but spliced) . Everything seems to be working fine except that when I turn the car on the dash lights and the shifting lights do not go on. If I turn the car off both the dash lights and the shifting lights go on. Very confused. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

 

you messed up the red/black illumination wire. disconnect it and cap it.

don't cut the harness in the future, spend $10 and save yourself an hour of work and hassle.

2001 Honda Accord Car Stereo Radio Wiring Diagram
Radio Constant 12V+ Wire: White/Green
Radio Ignition Switched 12V+ Wire: White/Red
Radio Ground Wire: Black
Radio Illumination Dimmer Wire: Red/Black
Radio Amplifier Trigger Wire: N/A - is in the radio but no wire at the harness
Front Speakers Size: 6.5 woofer / 1" tweeter
Front Speakers Location: Front Door / Front Dash
Left Front Speaker Wire (+): Blue/Green
Left Front Speaker Wire (-): Gray/Black
Right Front Speaker Wire (+): Red/Green
Right Front Speaker Wire (-): Brown/Black
Rear Speakers Size: 6x9
Rear Speakers Location: Rear Deck
Left Rear Speaker Wire (+): Blue/Yellow
Left Rear Speaker Wire (-): Gray/White
Right Rear Speaker Wire (+): Red/Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Wire (-): Brown/White

 

Thank you but I capped it and it still is not working

 

now replace the fuse.