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09-04-2009, 03:21 PM

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157dB

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Originally Posted by conor1148

i see, where is the ground for the stock radio located at?

i would check my shop manual if it would finally get here *grumble grumble*

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Originally Posted by i8acobra

I wasn't even thinking about that. However, the Mustang Shaker 500 and 1000 both have external amps, I believe. So, there should be a remote turn-on wire from the deck to the amp. You'll have to figure out which one it is and tap into that one for the antenna turn-on lead.

The shakkkker puts out 5V for the amp turn on.
Incompatable with the antennas 12V coil relay....

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09-04-2009, 03:45 PM

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conor1148

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Originally Posted by Centurion96

When I went through the process of checking availability for my 07 vert., it said the Metra PW22 would not fit my car. I just mention this so that you are forewarned.

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do you mean it wont fit as in it wont work electric wise? or wont fit inside the fender?

also, 157db, you are the MAN!

09-05-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by conor1148

do you mean it wont fit as in it wont work electric wise? or wont fit inside the fender?

also, 157db, you are the MAN!

Ford Printed WorkShop Manuals ROCK....

09-06-2009, 07:06 PM

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Get a window-mounted powered antenna!

09-06-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleeper05

Get a window-mounted powered antenna!

that's probably what i will end up doing until i get a head unit that can do the up/down on the antenna, a retractable antenna would have been so cool though.