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    Issues with speakers 2011 Exp

    Anyone have issues such as a vibration sound coming from front speakers (seems to only be driver side) when radio (any channel FM or Sirus)? This isn't all of the time, sporadically. I've tried adjusting bass etc. doesn't help. Thanks!
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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...
  3. M

    2001 Sport New Head Unit

    I would like to replace my old radio with something new. Choosing a unit isn't the hard part, but finding the correct way to wire it up seems to be. I don't want to open up the dash and find out it doesn't work. I had seen this part and was wondering if it would be what I would need...
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    Help Please- Radio Problem

    So I was working in my girlfriends 2005 Sport Trac, and thought it would be nice to install some led strips in her footwells (done it plenty of time in other cars.) She has the stock radio, so (with everything disconnected of course) I cut constant line and splice in the positive light line...
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    Headunit Install HELP!!

    Hey guys, Im trying to do a simple head unit install in my 02 Explorer XLT, theres NO sub, all stock stereo. BUT!! the radio does stay on when i turn the car off and take the key out (until i open the door) Im starting to read that this matter (please clarify for me) Ill list out what I have and...
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    Please HELP!!!

    Hey there! I have a big problem on my hands. My 96 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer is having (what I believe are) electrical issues. This morning when I was dropping my boyfriend off at work, my lights did some crazy things. First, when I reached the top of my driveway, the dashboard lights kept...
  7. W

    Wanted: 95 Explorer Radio harness

    Good Morning, I am looking for a Radio harness from a 95 Explorer, the original harness. Mine was cut, so I got butt connectors for my after market radio, but I want to get the original harness again and Solder it to the original wires, so then I can buy the connector for my new...
  8. M

    Radio display problem

    Ok, i know his is a very common problem especially in models 98-01 but my radio display has gone bad and i really want to fix it and if i need a replacment then thats okay too. Any help appreciated.
  9. C

    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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    2013 Explorer Sony radio

    I was wondering if any other owners of the 2013 Limited Explorer with the Sony stock radio are experiencing a 'pulsing' at higher volume levels. No matter the source, once I go above 50% volume a serious pulsing begins with every source. My 'stock' radio is the Sony with 390 watts and 12...
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    2002 Explorer 4.6L Project(s)

    I've seen a thread on here that has green LED Halo's within the headlights. I've already searched it up, even went on eBay for pricing. The problem is: Just for the Halo LED's (pack of 4 halos) is $199.99. I know the Explorer headlight ring is huge and and the Halo’s would make it look...
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    GPS for 2002 Explorer

    I have a 2002 ford explorer limited and I have been wanting to add an in-dash navigation system to it since last year. It now has the factory 6 disc cd changer head unit and I want to keep that fetaure. So I did some research and found out that the I can buy a ford factory gps from an '07-'10...
  13. B

    Need help please!

    I put a double din tv in my 2000 ford explorer. I hooked up a toggle switch to trick the dvd player to think it was the e brake, I have done this many times before with no problems. The radio was working and when I hit the toggle switch it went dead. Now the factory stereo won't even work. The...
  14. M

    FM/AM names not showing (no RDS?)

    In my new Explorer 2013 LTD, the names of the channels are not shown on the MFT screen. Only the frequencies (104.4 or 96.7) are shown instead of Virgin Radio, ARN Radio, etc. Agency sales person said Explorer doesnt have it. All basic cars including my last GMC Acadia had this. Any solution to...
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    91 radio diagram

    I am looking for a diagram of the 91 model radio wiring. I was unable to find it in the search engine. I cant seem to find the illumination wire fore the radio. I could always run it over to the headlight switch. My haynes manua doesnt have a diagram in it for some reason.:us:l
  16. E

    What Radio system do I have?

    I have this radio system but I don't know if this is the MACH audio system or the Premium one.. Help?
  17. Radio removal tool kit.

    Radio removal tool kit.

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    Aftermarket radio install 2010 explorer/How?

    I have been looking for a thread or step by step instructions on how to install a Pyle PLDN74BTI 7-Inch Double-DIN TFT Touchscreen DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/MP4/CD-R/USB/SD-MMC Card Slot/AM/FM/iPod Connector and Bluetooth system. If anyone has ever installed this one or can give me any tips etc... I would...
  19. T

    adding a oem sub to a mach oem stereo

    I did find out I have a premium dual audio radio with rear controls and 6 disc cd changer but no sub. I want to add a oem sub and speaker to it. Yet I just found out I have no sub wiring harness. I bought the amp, box, and harness from a junk yard. I wired it all in but no sound (it work...
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    95 Ford Explorer 4wd XLT New Forum Member

    Hello All, I've been hanging around this forum for a couple of weeks now and have picked up some remarkable tips! I am extremely pleased to be a member and look forward to continuing my education and hopefullly contributing a few nuggets. My background is 17 yrs as an IBM hardware and Systems...
  21. K

    2003 Mountaineer Strange Electrical Problem

    Thanks in advance for any help .... New to site! My son drove his '03 Mountaineer (6cyl, 4WD, 160K mi.) home for Christmas break and experienced a strange electrical problem yesterday ... The problem persists today! He says the car was driving normally when the problem starts with the...
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    AM Radio When Power Off/ USB When Start Again??

    I have seen this mentioned here before. I leave my iPod plugged into the USB1 on the Ex and wish it wouldn't start up every time I power cycle. For example, I parked the car this AM and was listening to an AM HD radio station in preset 2. When I started the car after a stop in a store the iPod...
  23. glom742

    help cant figure this out

    ok so i was installing a aftermarket radio, all wires got hooked up correctly and i got power to the radio but no sound in any speakers. while rechecking my wires, making sure i got them butted together well.. i touched a power wire to something saw a spark and went "o noes" ... could no longer...
  24. CamDJClimited

    Explorer Power Antenna Question

    My power antenna goes up and down just fine, but my radio reception is terrible! I know I have the cable hooked up right at the headunit, but I can't figure it out. Someone mentioned that the ground could be bad, but where is the powered antenna grounded? And if anyone else has any other...
  25. M

    Speakers cut out randomly - fix for this?

    It started with the driver's side speaker, cutting out. Sometimes by turning the volume up real loud, the speaker would kick back on. Now it is also happening with the passenger side speaker. Any ideas on why this is happening? I was thinking that maybe an aftermarket stereo would fix the...
  26. S

    CD6 plays and ejects, but won't load

    Hi everyone! New member, first post. I bought a 2002 Ford Explorer AWD V8 - Eddie Bauer edition this past weekend - very, very excited! Here's the situation: -Old owner told me CD player was empty, but broken. -I followed some of the posts on here and removed the CD6 (as an aside, there is a...
  27. M

    Question about 1998 Explorer Radio

    Hi, The display in the radio of my 1998 Explorer just went out. I see all the threads about this and figured it would finally happen. A friend of my gave the radio out of his 2005 Sport Trac and I was wondering does it fit the 1998 and is the wiring the same. I have the radio with...
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    Which stereo came in my car?

    So i bought my 2000 sport used and someone had replaced it with an aftermarket stereo. about 2 years ago that stereo was stolen and I am now going to purchase a new aftermarket head unit. I was planning on purchasing it from crutchfield and they ask me if it has "premium" sound or "mach" or...
  29. W

    1995 Ford Explorer/Expedition radio diagram.

    Hello everyone, okay this is my first post and hope I am posting in the correct spot! I have a problem with my radio! I Have a 2 door 1995 Ford Explorer, it says expedition on the back of it, so I'm guessing thats the edition? Just want to make sure its right for the diagram I need. I need a...
  30. S

    Factory radio only works from steering wheel

    I just bought a 1998 Eddie Bauer Explorer. The guy I bought it from said the radio only works from the steering wheel and I thought he was crazy....he was right. What could cause a radio to work only from the steering wheel? Nothing lights up on the dash for the radio and I stuck a cd in and now...
  31. R

    96 Explorer cassette adapter problems

    Hey, I just bought a cassette adapter to play my ipod through the radio, and it would play for about 3 seconds and then switch sides, then eject. If I kept pressing the Tape button on the radio it would continue playing. I assumed it was a problem with the cassette adapter so I went and bought a...
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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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    03 XLT. Keyless entry issues.

    Thanks in advance for your help. I have an 03 XLT that I'm having issues with the Key Pad. Right now I can't seem to lock the truck with the key pad as I have been usually able to. This just started for about couple of weeks now. At the same point and time the radio hasn't been working the...
  34. M

    radio / stereo lights on but not working

    I have a 95 Explorer Limited with a JBL system. The other day I drove to the store with the stereo on. When I got back in the stereo wasn't working anymore. All the lights for it are on, but no digital display for the tuner. Can't get the tuner, CD, or cassette to work. I picked up an OEM radio...
  35. M

    Replacement Radio for 1998 XLT

    Hi, The radio in 1998 XLT no longer lights up but it still plays. I would like to replace the radio with either another stock one or an aftermarket one. Does anyone know what year radios fit a 1998 explorer. I see there are a lot of people parting out Explorers and maybe I can pick up a...
  36. M

    GEM, Fuse, or something else?

    First so bio data. 2003 Completely stock Explorer Limited. So here's the newest problem. One day, about a month ago, I go to get out of my truck and remove the key and notice that the radio was still on. Immediately I was slightly puzzled as I exited the vehicle still hearing the radio being...
  37. X

    96 XLT radio bezel + radio question

    Earlier, i was curious about how to get it out. I have no done anything, no repairs, no poking about, just one day I was going down a bumpy road and the whole dern bezel, radio, ac controls and all, nearly fell out. It was then that I noticed there were some cracks, and the vents were kind of...
  38. C

    soud cuts out over any bump please read and help

    ok so heres the issue ive had a few different systems in my 97 xlt 5.0 but recently after off roading my radio will not turn off or anything but my sound cuts out dead nothing i tried replacing the deck thought that would fix it its a kenwood kvt-514 which is what i returned my kvt-512 in for...
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    Radio volume is out of control.

    I have a 2004 XLT, 4x4 with what appears to be the Audiophile Premium, 6 CD, separate subwoofer system. I recently developed a problem with the volume control. When I attempt to turn the volume DOWN using the control knob, the volume INCREASES. Attempts to further decrease cause the...
  40. 0

    i want to use my radio

    recently i had to send my explorer of too the great junkyard in the sky before i did i took the radio out and kept all the wires and plugs. is there anyway i can hook it up to a battery or an electrical outlet so i can use it with some external speakers i have heard of this being done before but...
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