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Difference between factory stereo connector and wiring harness?

First off, I know nothing about cars. I wanted to have someone install an aftermarket stereo in my car, I have a 2002 Chevy Malibu. I bought a stereo and a kit, but the guy that is going to install my stereo said I needed a factory stereo connector. While trying to search for the part online, I came across a wiring harness. Are these two things the same thing? Please help!

Answer:

Ussually after market stereos can not hook up to the already existing plug in your car, so you have to buy a plug that goes from the factory plug to your new stereo. Pretty much for me it was that the factory one had 10 wires, and my new one had 8 because it is different and the new one didnt have CD player.

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