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    1996 JBL Audio

    I have a JBL "Premium" system in my 1996 Eddie Bauer, and i want to change the head unit out for something a bit newer, but I DONT want to bypass the stock amp. Is that even a possibility? If not I'm going to just leave it be, but if it is can you please tell me if there is a adapter plug, or a...
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    Need Help Installing Aftermarket Radio in 1993 Explorer with JBL System

    Hello, I need help installing a new aftermarket stereo in my 1993 Ford Explorer XLT with the JBL audio system. I just want to be able to put the head unit in without messing around with the amplifier. I know you need an adapter, but I am not sure which one. If anyone can tell me how to hook one...
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    '96 JBL Stereo Harness

    Hello! I'm looking for how to connect an aftermarket head unit to the factory amplifier unit for the door speakers. A pinout for the RCU and how to connect it to that would be fantastic, but me and my buddy have been stumped at finding out how to get the sucker to work. It's a 1996 Ford...
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    Can i spice the Amp input? 1997 Limited JBL stereo

    i just installed a new deck in my 1997 Limited w/ JBL stereo, but i noticed that it bypasses the amp. i actually want to use the amp for the speakers and sub. do you think i could splice the harness from the stereo into the original input wires on the amp?
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    JBL Grounds???

    I have a '95 eb. with the JBL "premium" audio. My head unit won't power on. When I went to test the wires, I read the there are two grounds (blk + grn/blk). The green and black ground seems to be good, but not getting any continuity out of the plain black one. I'm testing this using the "hot...
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    aftermarket radio with jbl subwoofer??

    ok im wanting to replace my original stereo with an after marker unit due to i want a aux port for my phone...now i've tried looking for info on this but have come up with nothing, i want to be able to keep using my subwoofer on my JBL system, but not sure which connectors will let me do it...
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    Dead Head Unit?

    I recently got a 1995 Explorer Eddie Bauer with the JBL audio system. The only problem with the whole vehicle is the radio won't power on. When the car is completely off, and I hold the clock button, the time will display. When I turn the ignition and everything comes on, the clock no longer...
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    96 EB subwoofer not working

    so i have a 96 eb, and as far as i can tell there's nothing wrong, no broken wires no blown fuses, nothing, one day i noticed there is nothing coming out of that subwoofer at all, so other then checking the obvious, fuses wires and whatnot, is there a way to test that power is getting to the amp...
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    96 Explorer cd player install HELP PLZ

    Ok so ive read multiple upon multiple threads here as well as other sites. Im stumped, confused, and jus plain lost now. Ok i have a 96 Explorer Limited and on the back passenger kick panel it says JBL Audio and my speakers in my rear and front doors are JBL. When i bought the explorer they...
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    Got nowhere in audio specific, maybe here somebody will have an answer

    I have a JBL headunit in my 97 EB, at least it says JBL on the tape deck. But there is no sub in the vehicle. I have the storage pocket. Has anyone heard of a JBL system without the sub? I don't know why anyone would go through the trouble to pull the sub enclosure out and put the pocket in...
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    1996 JBL System Help?

    I have a 1996 XLT with the JBL Premium system, with the rear tuner. I recently purchased a new Pioneer DEH-P5200HD head unit and was going to install it, when I discovered the complexity of the JBL system. Also, the sub in the car has completely gone and I was thinking about upgrading that...
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    96 limited. Radio says phone.

    just bought a 96 explorer limited and the jbl radio reads phone,you can turn up the vol.but theres no sound and no station is displayed, the phone has been removed,the only way i can get the radio to work is to pull the number 9 fuse which also has other functions other than the phone,(the...
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    JBL/Luxury Audio Amp/Radio Receiver

    Hi. I just bought a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 AWD with the JBL Luxury Audio System (CD changer in console). I bought it with the radio not working. After talking to several people who have worked on cars for years, it sounded like radio was bad. I ordered a new one on ebay (Head Unit)...
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    How do I know if I have a JBL sound system or not?

    I know, dumb question- and the answer is probably pretty obvious, but I can't seem to figure it out. I'm new to car audio systems, and I'm trying to figure out how to install an aftermarket head unit in my '96 Explorer. From what I can tell I need to know if my system is JBL or not, and I'm not...
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    Why won't new stereo work with speakers?? PLEASE HELP!

    I have a 1997 Explorer Eddie Bauer and it has the JBL sound system. I just got a Pioneer DEH-P4000UB head unit. I got the HU to power on and funtion, but it will not put music to my speakers! No matter which wire I connect it just will not play the speakers. I went and got a inside stereo...
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    Main Speaker

    Main speaker, JBL GTO series in all doors. Soon to be replaced
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    Removed

    Stock subwoofer and amplifer removed
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    Stock

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