J5hort
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2008 XLT
1995 Sport
Hi All,
Happy New Year. Finally got around to installing an aftermarket Android double DIN head unit (Binize) in the 1995 Explorer Sport. Fabrication of the radio bezel went well. It appears that the first wiring adapter harness I bought was not for a 1995 and had different connectors. I was able to pick up a Metra harness that had 2 connectors that were the correct physical connectors. Good news is that I was able to make battery (Yellow) , accessory (red) and ground (black) wire connections and the unit powers up with key on.
The problem is that the speaker connections (4) are clearly marked on both the Metra harness and the Android head unit harness, however I am not getting any sound from any speaker. Checked all the audio level and mute setting on head unit and even patched a few of the speaker leads to a set of old ear buds with alligator clips and was getting audio output from the head unit.
Just wanted to post here to see if there are any ideas. The Explorer's stock radio was working fine with all speakers. I'm wondering if there are any inline amps or other that need power.
Plan was to get handsfree phone working as it is a requirement now in MA. All the other good things that come with this so far as apps and add ons (backup camera) will certainly keep this 26 year old Explorer up to date.
Thoughts?
Happy New Year. Finally got around to installing an aftermarket Android double DIN head unit (Binize) in the 1995 Explorer Sport. Fabrication of the radio bezel went well. It appears that the first wiring adapter harness I bought was not for a 1995 and had different connectors. I was able to pick up a Metra harness that had 2 connectors that were the correct physical connectors. Good news is that I was able to make battery (Yellow) , accessory (red) and ground (black) wire connections and the unit powers up with key on.
The problem is that the speaker connections (4) are clearly marked on both the Metra harness and the Android head unit harness, however I am not getting any sound from any speaker. Checked all the audio level and mute setting on head unit and even patched a few of the speaker leads to a set of old ear buds with alligator clips and was getting audio output from the head unit.
Just wanted to post here to see if there are any ideas. The Explorer's stock radio was working fine with all speakers. I'm wondering if there are any inline amps or other that need power.
Plan was to get handsfree phone working as it is a requirement now in MA. All the other good things that come with this so far as apps and add ons (backup camera) will certainly keep this 26 year old Explorer up to date.
Thoughts?