99 E/B Head Unit - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

Bill MacLeod · 10-31-2004, 01:16 AM

Have the display problem with the head unit. Tried twice to clean and find any soldering problems, but without success.

Can I possibly replace the headunit and retain the steering wheel controls and also the rear controls? If so, will I need any adapter wiring harnesses?

Its a 99 Eddie Bauer with cassette/ single CD. Think this is the Mach unit but not 100% sure.

Thanks for any info.

*huskyfan23* · 10-31-2004, 01:33 AM

Replace it with an aftermarket I assume? You won't be able to use the rear controls. You can retain your steering wheel controls, you'll need this kit (or one similar): http://peripheralelectronics.com/2002/steering.asp

This one: http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/UN...WIX_p_597.html says it works rear controls as well as steering.

Bill MacLeod · 10-31-2004, 08:47 PM

Thanks for th links Husky.

So I can use any head unit, just won't have the steering wheel controls without the SWI-X Interface?

Will I need an adapter harness for an aftermarket unit to the Ford harness? If so, are they readily available.

Thanks again.

*huskyfan23* · 10-31-2004, 08:49 PM

If you don't want to cut the Ford harness then you will need an adaptor harness, and they are readily available. I'm sure Circuit City would have one, Crutchfield.com also carries them. Without the SWI-X you won't have rear or steering wheel controls.

Bill MacLeod · 10-31-2004, 09:59 PM

Thanks again for your response. As you can tell, I don't have much knowledge of these systems.

Unabonked has just posted some good info on the factory systems. Looks like I would need a T100 adapter harness for an aftermarket headunit.

*unabonked* · 11-01-2004, 01:21 AM

yep everything past 95 was a T100 connector. I'm trying to locate the proper parts for a drop in fix to the dual media head unit problem. I'm going to be running through every component with a volt/ohm meeter till i find the problem. I am hoping it will be an easy issue.

10-31-2004, 01:16 AM	#1
Bill MacLeod Wannabe Elite Explorer Hamilton, Ontario 06 Ltd & 99 E/B Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 232 Vehicle Specs	99 E/B Head Unit Have the display problem with the head unit. Tried twice to clean and find any soldering problems, but without success. Can I possibly replace the headunit and retain the steering wheel controls and also the rear controls? If so, will I need any adapter wiring harnesses? Its a 99 Eddie Bauer with cassette/ single CD. Think this is the Mach unit but not 100% sure. Thanks for any info. __________________ 06 Ltd, V8, blk/blk, nav, dvd, quads 99 E/Bauer sohc, 4.10, k&n, taylor spiro pro, E/S s/b bushings, autometer pod & gauges, sensatracs. 95 Mustang 5.0 GTS - aode,supercooler, 3.55 frpp, cobra intake, 1.7 r/r, bbk ceramic shorties, alum pullies,sub-frames, k&n, taylor 409, autometer gauges, bullit suspension w/03 cobra bilstein struts, UHP 245/275 on 2000 GT 5 spokes, 99 pbr calipers.

10-31-2004, 01:33 AM	#2
huskyfan23 Rah no Hans Bwix WA 1994 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,897 Vehicle Specs	Replace it with an aftermarket I assume? You won't be able to use the rear controls. You can retain your steering wheel controls, you'll need this kit (or one similar): http://peripheralelectronics.com/2002/steering.asp This one: http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/UN...WIX_p_597.html says it works rear controls as well as steering. __________________ 1994 Explorer XLT My registry entry: here Diamond Everything w/ HID Bi-Xenon Projectors I'm no doctor, but I am a self-proclaimed genius. There's no reason not to trust me. What kind of dessert causes women to gain the most weight? Wedding cake

10-31-2004, 08:47 PM	#3
Bill MacLeod Wannabe Elite Explorer Hamilton, Ontario 06 Ltd & 99 E/B Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 232 Vehicle Specs	Thanks for th links Husky. So I can use any head unit, just won't have the steering wheel controls without the SWI-X Interface? Will I need an adapter harness for an aftermarket unit to the Ford harness? If so, are they readily available. Thanks again. __________________ 06 Ltd, V8, blk/blk, nav, dvd, quads 99 E/Bauer sohc, 4.10, k&n, taylor spiro pro, E/S s/b bushings, autometer pod & gauges, sensatracs. 95 Mustang 5.0 GTS - aode,supercooler, 3.55 frpp, cobra intake, 1.7 r/r, bbk ceramic shorties, alum pullies,sub-frames, k&n, taylor 409, autometer gauges, bullit suspension w/03 cobra bilstein struts, UHP 245/275 on 2000 GT 5 spokes, 99 pbr calipers.

10-31-2004, 08:49 PM	#4
huskyfan23 Rah no Hans Bwix WA 1994 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,897 Vehicle Specs	If you don't want to cut the Ford harness then you will need an adaptor harness, and they are readily available. I'm sure Circuit City would have one, Crutchfield.com also carries them. Without the SWI-X you won't have rear or steering wheel controls. __________________ 1994 Explorer XLT My registry entry: here Diamond Everything w/ HID Bi-Xenon Projectors I'm no doctor, but I am a self-proclaimed genius. There's no reason not to trust me. What kind of dessert causes women to gain the most weight? Wedding cake

10-31-2004, 09:59 PM	#5
Bill MacLeod Wannabe Elite Explorer Hamilton, Ontario 06 Ltd & 99 E/B Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 232 Vehicle Specs	Thanks again for your response. As you can tell, I don't have much knowledge of these systems. Unabonked has just posted some good info on the factory systems. Looks like I would need a T100 adapter harness for an aftermarket headunit. __________________ 06 Ltd, V8, blk/blk, nav, dvd, quads 99 E/Bauer sohc, 4.10, k&n, taylor spiro pro, E/S s/b bushings, autometer pod & gauges, sensatracs. 95 Mustang 5.0 GTS - aode,supercooler, 3.55 frpp, cobra intake, 1.7 r/r, bbk ceramic shorties, alum pullies,sub-frames, k&n, taylor 409, autometer gauges, bullit suspension w/03 cobra bilstein struts, UHP 245/275 on 2000 GT 5 spokes, 99 pbr calipers.

11-01-2004, 01:21 AM	#6
unabonked Elite Explorer Boston, MA 98Sport, 94XLT, 96Sport Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 617 Vehicle Specs	yep everything past 95 was a T100 connector. I'm trying to locate the proper parts for a drop in fix to the dual media head unit problem. I'm going to be running through every component with a volt/ohm meeter till i find the problem. I am hoping it will be an easy issue. __________________ Red 98' sport. Lights: 6k Hella HID, Hella spots, Hella Driving, Hella on the roof. Lift: TT/AAL/Shackles on 4 door leafpacks, Bridgstone 32x11" mudders