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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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    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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    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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    2012 Explorer Wet Speaker Issue

    Hi All! First time posting on this forum. I just bought a used 2012 explorer XLT. I've had an issue anytime it rains, I go through a car wash, etc... the front speakers get water in them and it distorts the audio for a few days until it dries out. I haven't looked much into pulling door panels...
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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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    Do I have enough power for my amp and sub

    Just installed a 10in sub with a 1100w amp (850 rms) the sub is 400w Max and I'm on my stock alternator, also have an aftermarket headunit which I believe pulls 180w max. Can my alternator handle it? Or should I look into getting a high amperage one.
  8. 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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    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?
  10. J

    1992 Drivers speaker problem

    So I have a 1992 explorer 4 door with almost 200,000 miles. Today I noticed that my drivers speaker wasn't working. And these are aftermarket speakers that have worked perfectly for months. So I take the door apart and barely wiggle the speaker and it works. So I put it all back together. Close...
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    Aftermarket Radio/Speakers for 93 Ex

    Hey what it do everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions for a simple aftermarket radio. I've been looking for one that's close to what the factory one looks like. All the new radios look like stuff out of an alien space ship and I hate it haha. Just want something simple...
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    2013 XSport Sony Speaker Sizes & Locations

    I am wondering what size speakers are in my 2013 XSport. Dash says Sony. I see speaks in front door (6.5"?) and tweets in front door (1"?). I see a speaker (or is it 2 speakers) in the center dash (3.5"?). Rear doors have 6.5" speaks, but don't see any tweets in 2nd seating area anywhere. In the...
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    Battery...........

    So, the other day when I went and grabbed some to-go Chinese Buffet, I came out and my 92 Explorer wouldn't start. Awesome. Didn't leave anything on that I saw, but I had left the windshield wiper switch turned on to like... medium speed. However, when the car is off, the windshield wipers...
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    Subwoofer issue

    Hello All I am glad I found this site. I am having an issue with my subwoofer in my 2010 Explorer Sport Trac there is a hum when the truck is in park with the engine on. The hum gets much loaded when dropped into gear and at times during driving the hum is so bad that it puts the subwoofer...
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    Intermittent Speakers

    Hey, guys, been a while since I've been on here, but in the past month or so, my 1996 Explorer Sport has developed some odd issues with the speakers. While going on rough roads/terrain, I've noticed that the front driver's side and rear passenger side speaker have intermittently become softer...
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    How to: Change Speakers; Most Models; Lots of Pics

    Hey everyone, This is a 97 Explorer with the premium sound system. This guide applies to all 1991-2001 Ford Explorers. It also does apply to every other Explorer, including Sport Tracs, but may be slightly different. Specifically, panel removal. You will need: Screwdriver Panel...
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    94 Explorer Speaker help.

    Hey guys, I am new to this forum and I posted this in the wrong place last time, but hopefully someone can help me out now. This is my first Explorer and I received it with an aftermarket stereo installed, but the rear speakers were not working. I pulled the stereo out and noticed that the rear...
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    need help

    Two days ago I got my system put in. I have an aftermarket HU, 4 door speakers with 4 channel amp, 2 10s with a mono block, and a viper security system. When i was getting out of my car i hit the unlock button on my 2002 ford explorer sport trac and as soon as I did the loudest most highest...
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    1999 Explorer Sport New audio system help

    I have a 1999 Explorer sport which I am planning on updating the audio system in, so far I have decided to go with as follows.. -Head Unit - Pioneer AVH-P1400DVD -Speakers - (x4) Sony XS-GTX6932 GTX Series 6"x9" 3-way speakers -Subwoofer - (x1) JL audio 10W3v3-2 10" 2 Ω ---Will be going...
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    Need Help!

    I have a 97 explorer that had no radio when I got it. I installed one myself but it will not put out any sound. Anybody know what would cause it not to put out sound. can't get the speakers to make any noise.
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    Audio System Questions

    I have 96 Explorer with the premium audio I believe with the 6 CD changer, I know that if I get a new stereo I'll have to ditch the CD changer which I don't have a problem with. First off, I need some suggestions for a new HU and some speakers, all together I would like to keep it around...
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    New Speakers New Problem

    Not sure if this belongs here but ill try it. I just put in 2 new front speakers and plan on doing the back just haunt had a chance. The speakers sound great but when i put the panels back on and screwed everything in there is now a problem. I cannot lock or unlock the doors from the...
  23. E

    What size Speakers?

    What size speakers are in the doors on my 99 ford explorer xlt 4 Door?
  24. J

    wha cha guys think ?

    amps go there made the wooden box myself soon to be carpeted and fixed up so wha cha think btw this is my first attempt at a stereo lol
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    Scope's Audio Build Thread

    Alright, I just pulled another all nighter doing homework and am ending it at 5:45 am with this thread! In between relentless homework assignments and exam prep, I have been cruising around looking for components to my audio system. I thought that I should start a build thread for it because I...
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