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    Aftermarket head unit, how to hook up stock amp and sub???

    I purchased a boss bvcp9700a deck to install in my 05 sport trac adrenalin... Got the Metra 70-5519 wiring harness that includes the harness for the factory amp connection. Wired it all in and after getting past a bad ground, I came to find that the stock sub is not working. The harness has a...
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    Wiring harness for radio

    1995 Sport edition Hey guys, I’m trying to wire up my rear speakers to my new radio so I can actually hear from the back. The problem is, every wiring harness is telling me to look for colors that I don’t see anywhere… has anyone had this issue before? If so, how do I find out which wires to...
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    2013 Police Interceptor Utility Rear Speakers & Camera

    Hello all, I just purchased a 2013 Interceptor Utility and I want to put speakers in the passenger doors (back seat area is converted to civilian use) and the rear-view camera is no longer there, so my question is can I put any 'Ol passenger door speakers in or is there an installation kit that...
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    As built for 2015 explorer piu?

    Please assist with any as built changes available for piu explorer. I need to enable autolock for doors when driving away. Enable driver and passenger windows to go up and down with one touch instead of holding it always. Information center I want to remove the 4 aux display and add AWD .Any...
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    2018 Explorer Sport Sony audio

    have a 2018 Explorer Sport with the Sony audio system. The system I believe is 7 speakers with a sub. Within the past several months the system has become muddy sounding and the front door separates sound the worst. The highs are gone and the tweets barely Have sound coming from them. I’m...
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    Speaker Popping, Factory Audio System

    2020 Explorer XLT About one week ago the rear passenger side door speaker has started popping for about 15 seconds when I am entering or exiting the vehicle, and some time after the vehicle has been locked. All chimes have been coming from the IPC speaker since this started happening. I have...
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    Speaker Upgrade for 2021 Limited with 12 Speaker B&O System

    I have a 2021 Limited with the 12 Speaker B&O System. Sadly, I liked the Sony system in my 2013 Sport much better. I don't plan on going crazy and I'm only going to replace the front door speakers because I only have it loud when I'm by myself. Does anyone know how much the amp is pushing to...
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    2016 Explorer Sport audio amp question.

    I've been looking but can't find the particular answer I'm looking for. I have a 2016 Explorer Sport with the Sony system and the bass is just lacking. Is the amp something that can just be directly replaced with a better aftermarket one? As in, can I simply unplug everything from the Sony amp...
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    Audio for Explorer 2003 Android OS

    Hello everyone! Sorry for my english and maybe I'm writing to the wrong section. I live in Paraguay. Bought Ford Explorer 4.0 AT. Please advise me an audio system with OS Android. I would like to be able to use google maps and install apps like Spotify.
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    Need help with OEM subwoofer install - 2014 XLT

    I've got a 2014 XLT and recently got an oem subwoofer from a friend. I was under the assumption that it would work semi plug n play with any xlt but I talked to a local dealer and they said that the 14 XLT needs a specific package to have the amp/hookup already installed? Trying to confirm...
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    2004 EB 4x4 monster

    Hi everyone I’m kind of new to the forum and I was hoping to get information and opinions on all sorts of small subjects for my explorer. I do have to apologize ahead of time because I don’t know much about forum etiquette but I’ll do my best to conform. I have a 2004 Eddie Bauer explorer and I...
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    Dual factory subwoofers

    Hi. I have a 2004 Explorer XLS. I've been wanting to add some subwoofers for a while now, but I have limited space in the truck due to tools and work stuff. While at the junkyard for a new fender, I saw the explorer factory subwoofer enclosure. I did some research and found out it was an 8 inch...
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    2013 Base PIU non-sync - Want to begin audio upgrades

    Hi all! I'm trying to start upgrading the audio system in my Interceptor with the bare-bones audio system (just wired and enabled an Aux port to begin with, which was a piece of cake luckily), and I want to start off by adding an external amplifier while keeping the factory head unit for now...
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    Stereo Wiring Harness Issue? Speaker Location Wrong

    I recently intstalled an aftermarket stereo in my 08 explorer. Everything sounds fine, but I figured out that the speaker location is wrong. When I use the fader, “front” is left and “rear” is right. I checked my wire harness adapter, etc. and know that I didn’t wire it wrong. Is there anything...
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    Is one 10" sub good enough?

    Hey I have a line on a cheap 10" Pioneer sub and amp, can you guys let me know if they will be enough bass for my first gen four door Explorer? Amp is 800 peak 400 RMS, sub is 700 peak 350 RMS. Subwoofer: TS-W255C|DVC - Amplifier: GM-D7400M - Class-D Mono Amplifier with 800 Watts Max. Power
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    2014 XLT with flickering interior lighting and audio

    Hey everyone, Currently undergoing some electrical issues within my explorer. The first time that I noticed this was a few weeks ago when it was around zero degree F during a left hand turn from a stop. There isn't one particular feature that causes this issue, I can mess with the heat setting...
  17. HB Concepts

    Hello from Texas

    2014 Ford Explorer Limited in white pearl. Full custom audio system. Removing 8” stock sub. Replacing with 8” Kicker sub. Rockford Fosgate amps and Boston Acoustics crossovers. Pro 6.5’s in front. Pro 6.5.3 in the rear. 2 - 10” JL Audio subwoofers and aftermarket 8” Kicker subwoofer in...
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    Sterio won't turn off (or function)!

    Hi All, This is a head-scratcher. The short story is the sterio in my 2004 Eddie Bauer Explorer is displaying "Phone" and the only way to shut it off is disconnect the power (I have no idea why it's displaying Phone because it doesn't have a phone interface). It won't function at all or...
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    Convert Basic stereo to Mach audio

    i have read through the threads and can’t find EXACTLY what I’m looking to have have answered. Most threads are how to fix things that are broken. I have a 2001 XLT with standard audio system. I have at my disposal a 2001 Eddie Bauer donor truck which has the premium audio system with fully...
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    New guy 2nd gen

    Hey guys, I have a 97 explorer sport 4.0 SOHC that's bordering 200k. That being said, I'm looking to do a lot to it. I'm getting ready to replace my ball joints (uppers and lowers) I'm putting some new brakes and other necessary stuff first but after that's good I'm going to do a tt and put some...
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    1999 Ford Explorer Sport TO DYNAMAT OR NOT TO DYNAMAT

    Here I go again with my stupid posts. The title pretty much covers my question should I actually go through with Dynamat-ing or using another sound deadener on my X to both A. Keep my music in my vehicle and B. To keep road noise out (Also C I cut my muffler off like the 17 year old boi I am but...
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    Audio Installation Help 1996

    I've recently bought 2 memphis 12s with a 3000 Watt Amp. What do I need in terms of wire gauge and alternator size? I've been told that I need a bigger alternator. Would it be necessary if I go two capacitors?
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    Speaker wiring question

    Hey guys new to the forum. I just had a question and hopefully can advise me to success. I just got a little sound system for my explorer and wanted to put it in myself as something to keep me busy on my off day. I want to install my subs and amp without removing my head unit by using a line out...
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    Split DVD Audio Output to the Rear Speakers W Sync - 2008 stock Eddie B

    Hello, I have a challenge with my OEM DVD Entertainment System. My kids love to play their DVD's while on road trips. The Sync version in my Eddie B seems to have an option to turn on the head phones and split the audio output between the front and rear seating. What I'm trying to figure out...
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    Subwoofer setup suggestions

    I've got a 1997 ford explorer and I want to setup a subwoofer and amp, 10" or 12" unless I comeacross a good deal for a 15 on craigslist. I need help picking out the sub and amp and I also need some instruction on the installation. Also if anyone has ideas as to how I could setup the sub and box...
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