S-197 Help w/ AVIC-D3
01-08-2009, 04:30 PM
#41
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: TX
Posts: 10
Is the vehicle speed wire going to the back of the stock radio a different signal than the VSS wire from the PCM? I am connecting a f series nav unit.
05-17-2009, 06:08 PM
#45
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 169
ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS WHEN INSTALLING:
Shaker 500/1000 Subwoofer Popping during turn-on:
popping is due to the fact that most factory Ford stereos only send a 5 volt turn on signal to the sub amp.
All aftermarket radios have 12 volt remote outputs.
To avoid the pop, you will need to add a 12 volt to 5 volt regulator in line on the remote lead.
It can be purchased at any Radio Shack, the part number is 276-1770.
Shaker 500/1000 Subwoofer Popping during turn-on:
popping is due to the fact that most factory Ford stereos only send a 5 volt turn on signal to the sub amp.
All aftermarket radios have 12 volt remote outputs.
To avoid the pop, you will need to add a 12 volt to 5 volt regulator in line on the remote lead.
It can be purchased at any Radio Shack, the part number is 276-1770.
09-06-2009, 01:46 PM
#46
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Delaware
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Do you think using a smaller gauge wire will adversely effect it? I thought about using an old audio connector for a desktop. the wires in that (the pins line up great) I believe are 28AWG and rated for 300V and 80*C. I think it should work fine but jsut want to double check
01-17-2010, 11:32 PM
#49
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: canada
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RE:S197 Help with AVIC-D3 (W/ Install write-up from nonstopred)
Good job man…,it’s really such a nice post and knowledgeable too. It helped me a lot. keep it up 
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09-19-2010, 05:51 AM
#50
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