99 eddie bauer mach stereo problem

[cg82]

It seems I'm having the same problem as others out there with my (MACH system in a 99 EB) stereo overheating and as a result the display cuts-out but the sound keeps working. I'm considering replacing the head unit completely but would like to know what parts/harneses and how much time and money is required so that the factory subwoofer and steering wheel controls still work. Please let me know your thoughts/experiences

 

[4x4firefighter]

it really depends on how good ur skills r n how fancy u wana go....do a search tho because theres a modual thing u have to get if u want to use the stearing wheel controls on an aftermarket radio

 

[Cobraguy]

Go to the Audio and Navigation section of the forum. There is a ton of information available on this subject. Short answer: it's very easy to go aftermarket head unit and retain steering wheel controls and factory subwoofer. Mine is that way.

 

[joecrna]

Fixing the factory head unit display is also easy and reliable (at about $100).

 

[cg82]

Yeah I've found some links to some fix options that I think I might try myself first. Basically I was just wondering if there was a way to maintain the system's funtionality without buying a new amp and doing an amp bypass. What head unit and harness options did you go with Crobraguy, I hav been looking at Eclips and Pioneer.

Thanks