DIY:Message Center Installation

[vroomzoomboom]

i doubt this helps. maybe if you copy and pastie it to your computer, you might be able to read it.

 

[Electrohacker]

electrohacker, I'm sorry if I somehow offended you. And I have no idea what DOOOOO EEEEET MANGGG means.

you didnt offend me the "dont be an ass" warning was for everyone else who I would assume would spam the hell out of me


doooo eeeeet mannnng was me being funny... read it aloud (DO IT MAN) lol

 

[That911guy]

quick question. if i buy a message center that mates with my body style and year with the wiring. is it a quick install? or will i need to do all the soldering and all that jazz still?

 

[vroomzoomboom]

its not a plug and play if you dont have it already. it might take up to about 6-8 hours depending on how good you are with wiring. yes, you will have to solder/splice almost everything in.

 

[Spdrcer34]

it means 'Do it, man'......it's like 'git r done'......or something like that...

Ryan

 

[FREEMAN_TSINQ]

Would it be possible for you to email me this pdf file? The link is still dead and I'm would like to perform this mod on my explorer. Thanks in advance.

 

[rlowe215]

Where can I get the PDF file? really want to install

 

[vroomzoomboom]

Where can I get the PDF file? really want to install

Pm me your email adress, I should still have it in my computer.

 

[blueka]

If Tim hasn't got it, I have


Si

 

[sheltonfilms]

Here ya go guys. I uploaded it as a google doc:

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B_utbZ5jC97pZTk2NWZiNzAtMGQyZC00N2NlLTk2ODYtZWQ2ZWQzOWMyMGUy&hl=en

Let me know if you guys can't view it.

 

[rlowe215]

thank you

 

[Anthony Amodei]

Well, as an electrical engineer, I couldn't stand that there was a lack of a real accurate descriptive DIY to install a message center.

After hours and hours of research, I've complied all the data, wiring connection, and testing procedures that you would need to install a message center.

Tools Needed:
1. Soldering Iron w/ Solder
2. Heat shrink
3. Wire stripper
4. Wire cutters
5. Digital Multimeter
6. 1/4" drive Ratchet
7. Set of metric 1/4" drive sockets
8. 3-6" 1/4" Extension
9. Zip Ties

Of Course:
1. Message Center
2. 3 mating wire harnesses to the M/C


Instruction:

Open the PDF document that is linked to my website. Here you will find all the info needed to wire up the message center.

Message Center Installation

Page 1 on the PDF is an excel document that I have complied which includes all the wiring information and a brief description of the signal information.

Pages 2-30 are direct PDF prints from the Ford service manual for those of you that may want more information. If you cannot find what you are looking for in these pages, you will not find it.

NOTE: If you have a 97-00 Explorer with a 4.0L OHV engine, you will need to swap your PCM with one from a 96 Eddie Bauer edition that has the 4.0L OHV. This was the only year that the EB came with a 4.0L OHV, so Ford made one of your crucial signals available. If you do have to do this swap, I recommend that you also get the PATS module, and the transponder from the ignition key. If you only swap the PCM, you will have to have Ford program in the matching security code that matches the PATS module in your car. If you get only the PCM and PATS module, but not the transponder, make sure that you have two keys for your vehicle. You will have to have Ford reprogram the PATS module with the new transponder information.

Any Questions?

I have a 02 XLT and I would to add the message center I have everything but not sure if it will work I do not know how to wire up the M/C I have the info. button but need to wire it to the M/C and after that what else do i need to do.......... Please help

 

[vroomzoomboom]

I have a 02 XLT and I would to add the message center I have everything but not sure if it will work I do not know how to wire up the M/C I have the info. button but need to wire it to the M/C and after that what else do i need to do.......... Please help

this write up was for second gen explorers. this write up will not work for 3rd gen's