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NickD · 07-20-1999, 01:05 AM

I dont know why but Ford built most explorers with a premium sound syst that are intertwined....This means that if you up-graded anything (from cd deck to speakers to subs and amp) you have to rewire EVERYTHING. If you blow one speaker, all four have to be replaced. I had soundtrack install a Kenwood 745 watt amp with 2 12" rockford fosgate subs...they had to re run wire and bypass the pre amp and the 6" sub....So if you are installing your own system in an explorer, expect a good amount of time and be patient!!

**Maniak** · 07-20-1999, 10:22 AM

Nick,
What year Explorer do you have? My 92 xlt has the single amp (no sub) and I did not have to re-wire the entire system. I did my upgrade in steps... First I bypassed the amp and replaced the head unit. Then I changed just the front speakers... Then I added an Amp. Then I replaced the rear speakers. All of my door speakers are still running using the stock wiring.

Mark

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NickD · 07-20-1999, 02:21 PM

My explorer is a 93. The message about the rewiring was what I was told by
soundtrack when I bought my system. Thinking about it, it might be for only eddie
bauers with the sub. Unless thats what they told me to get them to do it for more
money!!! But that is how my stereo was wired and another friend of mine with
another EB....If you know of any one else that has heard this, let me know

NickD

mike91 · 07-20-1999, 08:48 PM

Whom ever installed the system on your truck likes to take the hard way when working. You do not have to bypass the stock amp - in fact, all you need is a harness that hooks up to the "grey factory cable" which in reality is your speaker wires. I have a 91 EB with the same hook up (same until 94 at least and could be the same for later models.)

NickD · 07-21-1999, 08:14 PM

Good to know, I think I will have to have a talk with them, that kinda pisses me off! I could have save about 200.00 and done it myself, thanks for the info

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07-20-1999, 01:05 AM	#1
NickD Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 26 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I dont know why but Ford built most explorers with a premium sound syst that are intertwined....This means that if you up-graded anything (from cd deck to speakers to subs and amp) you have to rewire EVERYTHING. If you blow one speaker, all four have to be replaced. I had soundtrack install a Kenwood 745 watt amp with 2 12" rockford fosgate subs...they had to re run wire and bypass the pre amp and the 6" sub....So if you are installing your own system in an explorer, expect a good amount of time and be patient!!

07-20-1999, 10:22 AM	#2
Maniak Moderator-Stock 91-94 Vail, Arizona 1992 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 10,736 Vehicle Specs	Nick, What year Explorer do you have? My 92 xlt has the single amp (no sub) and I did not have to re-wire the entire system. I did my upgrade in steps... First I bypassed the amp and replaced the head unit. Then I changed just the front speakers... Then I added an Amp. Then I replaced the rear speakers. All of my door speakers are still running using the stock wiring. Mark ------------------ Mark mark@legendz.com http://mark.legendz.com Off-Road and Motorcycle Information, Pictures and Movies

07-20-1999, 02:21 PM	#3
NickD Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 26 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	My explorer is a 93. The message about the rewiring was what I was told by soundtrack when I bought my system. Thinking about it, it might be for only eddie bauers with the sub. Unless thats what they told me to get them to do it for more money!!! But that is how my stereo was wired and another friend of mine with another EB....If you know of any one else that has heard this, let me know NickD

07-20-1999, 08:48 PM	#4
mike91 Wannabe Elite Explorer Yonkers, NY 91 EB Join Date: Apr 1999 Posts: 493 Vehicle Specs	Whom ever installed the system on your truck likes to take the hard way when working. You do not have to bypass the stock amp - in fact, all you need is a harness that hooks up to the "grey factory cable" which in reality is your speaker wires. I have a 91 EB with the same hook up (same until 94 at least and could be the same for later models.)

07-21-1999, 08:14 PM	#5
NickD Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 26 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Good to know, I think I will have to have a talk with them, that kinda pisses me off! I could have save about 200.00 and done it myself, thanks for the info ------------------ 93EB