how to take out the overhead console

[drliu]

I'd like to take out the overhead console on my '02 Explorer to hard wire my GPS. Does any one have experience or know how to take it out and how to connect the wires from the GPS to the wires in the console?

 

[dannyb420]

I am not sure if you have the homelink garage door system or not and if you have a moonroof or. Thsi would help a bit. However if you do not have either of yours then your ex is just like mine. open the garage door opener holder (i guess thats what you call it) and there should be two screws, then you will be able to pop it down, it is held in with two clips in the front of it. you will need to disconnect some wire harness for the lights and if you have rear heat/ac you will need to disconnect those as well. As far as wiring the GPS I cannot help you. I know there is a wire harness for the homelink system already there even if you do not have it. You mayn be able to pull power from it. I hope thsi helps.

 

[drliu]

dannyb420 -- thanks for all the info.

I removed the overhead console and attempted to find a power source. I tried a few and couldn't seem to find one. Also, didn't have any luck trying to find somewhere to attach the ground wire.

Can someone who has done this in this area help me out with some pics or something?

BTW, the truck has no homelink no moonroof, and there is no wire harness for the homelinks system in the console.

 

[Donner]

You have the one with on power options, just doors and the light?

You don't have any additional items there, correct?

 

[jukejohn]

Please post photos, if you have any. I need to fix a bad connection in my overhead display. TIA

 

[drliu]

You don't have any additional items there, correct?

Just have the map lights and rear a/c controls there.

 

[drliu]

Just have the map lights and rear a/c controls there.

Here is what it looks like:

 

[Donner]

That's what I have too

Mine was supposed to be removed on Friday for an installation, but postponed until Wednesday. But I believe there is a link... let me see. Be right back...

 

[Donner]

Close as could be found right now... I will look at mine in the morning...

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167967&highlight=remove+overhead+console

The wiring portion is not here, but I'm sure someone will be able to assist further...

 

[Exploderpilot]

Not to assume you didn't, but when you check for power in the overhead console, you have to have the key turned on. All that wiring is on the ignition circuit, and won't energive without the key on.....

 

[Donner]

You think it's prewired?

Not to assume you didn't, but when you check for power in the overhead console, you have to have the key turned on. All that wiring is on the ignition circuit, and won't energive without the key on.....

I don't think there's enough wiring in there... with just the lamps and the controls, would that be enough to do that particular install?

On mine, there is only one screw holding it up (I wonder if the Brits chuckle when they read this

What's the gps system look like drliu? what components?

 

[TreoEng]

I have a Kenwood KVT-915dvd (touchscreen in-dash 7" dvd unit) and this unit had an additional GPS addon feature for a couple hundred so i just spliced into the in-dash wiring for it and ran the wires that way? if you give me the model or item you are planning on installing I could help you with the best attempt to do it yourself.

 

[Donner]

Wires were run through...

There wasn't enough to do my install, so they had to bring power from the behind the dash.

 

[drliu]

TreoEng -- I have a TomTom One XL.

Donner -- Thanks for letting us know the power is not enough there and has to be from somewhere from behind the dash.

TheoEng -- It would be greatly appreciated if you could show how you spliced into the in-dash wiring.