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08 Aftermarket Stereo Install
02-22-2011, 06:12 PM
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08 Aftermarket Stereo Install
I've been following many tutorials listed on the forums about how to install aftermarket head unit's into our Mustangs. I purchased the AVH-P4200DVD. The problem I'm running in to is that they changed a few things on the 08 model. For instance, you have to purchase an antenna adapter. Something else I found out is that the factory harness does not match up 100% with the Metra 70-5521. The ignition wire isn't on the factory harness. So my question is, does anyone know of an easily accessible ignition wire that I can tap into for the head unit?
02-22-2011, 09:03 PM
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I had the same problem with mine! this will help you out! http://www.mustang50magazine.com/tec...it_install.htm
02-23-2011, 01:57 AM
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http://www.crutchfield.com/p_127C2RF...ch=pac+harness thats what I used on my install, worked like a charm.
02-23-2011, 02:45 AM
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Running a line for the delayed accessory feed would be the easiest method if you wish to use the existing metra harness. F6 from the SJB.
02-23-2011, 06:31 AM
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Thanks for the responses guys. I'm trying to avoid getting the PAC harness since it's so expensive and I don't have the backseat entertainment and other things. charliebrown266 that link you posted is dead but I'm going to poke around on their site and see if I can find the article. wayne613 thanks for the service manual link. I don't know how to read wiring diagrams very well so I'm going to have to educate myself later today.
02-23-2011, 06:52 AM
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Ah I figured it out. Thanks for that link charliebrown266. I'm at work so it may have something to do with our firewall. I couldn't type the URL in my browser but I could get to the page by searching for it. This is exactly what I need! Thanks everyone for you're help. I'll post up pics when I'm finished.
02-23-2011, 09:32 AM
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04-09-2012, 10:11 AM
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Wes-
Wes cherry- can you tell me where found the link to work from charlie?
I am having the same issue and I am trying to figure out what to do......Can you tell me what you did to get it to install without buying the proper PAc harness? I don;t have any of the rear entertainment or bells and whistles....
thanks!!
stookers@aol.com
I am having the same issue and I am trying to figure out what to do......Can you tell me what you did to get it to install without buying the proper PAc harness? I don;t have any of the rear entertainment or bells and whistles....
thanks!!
stookers@aol.com