Sold 00, got an 04, good and bad -help & comments?

[HiImBrian]

Hey man I'm glad you're liking your new 04. I just saw you live in Largo. I'm in St. Pete so if you ever want some help working on your ex I know my way around mine (2003) pretty well. Just hit me up on here..

 

[redoxy]

Got the new Pioneer touchscreen radio in today, looks and sounds great. Sounds much cleaner, better highs and lows - has USB port, aux port for Ipod and plays DVD's. Great deal for $214 shipped off ebay. Had it up and working in about 1 hour. Must have unplugged AC fan switch, only working on low, but will open back up and fix tomorrow.

Also put on the 4 window deflectors, which looked real good when done. I really like these in the hot weather here in FL, I can leave the back windows opeded about 1" when parked, really helps.

The SUV is coming along, about have it where I want it. A few more small things, like the two rear seat recline levers.

Very nice driving, smooth and quiet. Filled it up last week and set trip odo, will find out next week what the milage in the city is, hoping for 16/17.

I have been looking to get something like that for my 02 EB. I have a few questions for you. Were you able to get the steering wheel controls to work? and did you have to do any modifications to the connections? If you had to buy any wiring harness can you provide some details.

Thanks

 

[ronwc]

radio

I went with this - SEE LINKS BELOW

I don't have steering wheel controls but it tells you how to hook up - come with wireless remote anyway, which works fine.

 

[redoxy]

I went with this - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-AVH-...item4aba693a76

wire harness - http://www.ebay.com/itm/380455816763...84.m1497.l2649

brake bypass - http://www.ebay.com/itm/170883713801...84.m1497.l2649

mount - http://www.ebay.com/itm/251106283967...84.m1497.l2649

All total about $250, one hour to install, works and sound great.

I don't have steering wheel controls but it tells you how to hook up - come with wireless remote anyway, which works fine.

Hey
Thanks for the reply ronwc.
Unfortunately the ebay links are all not showing any information. It tell me "This listing () has been removed, or this item is not available." is it possible to provide another link? I wonder why all the links aren't working
thanks

 

[ronwc]

OK, Let's try again -

I went with this - I went with this - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-AVH...r_Audio_In_Dash_Receivers&hash=item4aba693a76

wire harness - http://www.ebay.com/itm/380455816763?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

brake bypass - http://www.ebay.com/itm/170883713801?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

mount - http://www.ebay.com/itm/251106283967?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

All total about $250, one hour to install, works and sound great.

 

[redoxy]

Thanks again
This time the link works

Unfortunately the wiring harness says it does not work with my model as I have the factory amp.
Will keep searching for similar stuff on ebay hopefully i find one that works

 

[ronwc]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-Explor...6397?pt=US_Wire_Harnesses&hash=item3cad45e3ad

 

[aatomicdawg36]

I have a 2002 EXP, XLT - Axle Code 45- which is the Open 3.55. I have a leak in the rear axle pass (right) side and the same in the front pass (right) side. I've looked up part#. As near as I can tell, the rear should take the MOTORCRAFT BRS-40, but the FRONTS take either the BRS-10 or the BRS-31. Does anyone know what is the exact Part # for the front? Or how I can find out which part# my car takes ? THANKS!