Going back to OEM H/U from aftermarket. HELP!!!

torqlox · 07-01-2012, 06:53 PM

Picked up my new truck this weekend (1996 Explorer Limited) with a few perks but nonetheless an outstanding truck with low miles. I had a 1997 Explorer CD/Cassette radio lying around that I wanted to swap out with the current Pioneer aftermarket single-din head-unit that was in the truck. After re-splicing the factory cables where they go, the H/U wont light up. Am I missing something? Does the Explorer Limited need a special radio? I believe this one came from an XLT. below are some pics. Thank you!

torqlox · 07-02-2012, 07:58 AM

Anyone?

*Joe Dirt* · 07-02-2012, 08:16 AM

If you have/had a subwoofer in the back panel, you cannot use that head unit. You need a JBL head unit, which is what was in just about all Limited Ex's.

torqlox · 07-02-2012, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Dirt

If you have/had a subwoofer in the back panel, you cannot use that head unit. You need a JBL head unit, which is what was in just about all Limited Ex's.

Thanks, I will search for one on eBay! I will post results if this fixes the problem

colintrax · 07-02-2012, 12:25 PM

Why are you going back to stock anyways? Seems like a lot of work for no reason

torqlox · 07-02-2012, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colintrax

Why are you going back to stock anyways? Seems like a lot of work for no reason

Never been a fan of aftermarket radios. It was actually easy. Just had to pull all the aftermarket wires and reconnect factory amp and "brain" in the rear panel.

07-01-2012, 06:53 PM	#1
torqlox Wannabe Elite Explorer Cape Coral, FL 99' Mounty V8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 181 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Going back to OEM H/U from aftermarket. HELP!!! Picked up my new truck this weekend (1996 Explorer Limited) with a few perks but nonetheless an outstanding truck with low miles. I had a 1997 Explorer CD/Cassette radio lying around that I wanted to swap out with the current Pioneer aftermarket single-din head-unit that was in the truck. After re-splicing the factory cables where they go, the H/U wont light up. Am I missing something? Does the Explorer Limited need a special radio? I believe this one came from an XLT. below are some pics. Thank you! __________________ My Trucks: 96' Limited and 99' 2-Tone Mounty V8 with trac-lock LSD

07-02-2012, 07:58 AM	#2
torqlox Wannabe Elite Explorer Cape Coral, FL 99' Mounty V8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 181 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Anyone? __________________ My Trucks: 96' Limited and 99' 2-Tone Mounty V8 with trac-lock LSD

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