Need some stereo input...

[ZombieSoldier]

Ok before I get cajones deep in an install and find out issues let me be prepared ahead of time.

Bought the wife a 2005 Eddie Bauer a few weeks ago. I am going to install all new stereo pieces. Massive audio components, massive audio coaxials, Rockford amp, infinity 10" sub in a ported box, and last but not least a double din hu. Now what am I going to need for adapter harnesses to keep the steering wheel controls, rear controls, backup sensors and last but not least, the rear DVD setup. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Gregg

 

[Stoned06]

Welcome to the site. My writeup may help with an install of a double-din. Others here have some pretty good info too.
http://www.expeditionforum.com/showthread.php?t=6296&highlight=kenwood+dnx-5140

 

[ZombieSoldier]

Thanks for the info. It is appreciated. I am looking at using the new Pioneer app radio. It runs off of the iPhone. I'm not looking to play videos on the head unit, just retain how the DVD player works now. Is it going to be pretty much the same process? The head unit I want doesn't have a cd/DVD player in it. That's why it is vital that the DVD works like stock.

 

[ZombieSoldier]

well the app radio is out looking at the Kenwood DNX-5180 now

 

[Stoned06]

Since you will lose the rear console radio controls once you remove the stock HU, you will need to splice the wires in the DVD harness like I did so you will have sound through the headphones. The Audio out from the DVD runs a long loop from the DVD to the HU, to the rear controls and back again. Once the HU is gone, no sound will be there.

 

[GAINMOB]

the backup sensors wont be affected by this...everything else will and you'll need the steering wheel adapter to maintain those functions...

 

[ZombieSoldier]

Just needed to make sure as it seems like most functions of the vehicle is linked to the stereo somehow

 

[ZombieSoldier]

just an update. got some of my stereo stuff and some of it installed! last of it is ordered and awaiting delivery!

 

[GAINMOB]

Fyi...post pics!!!

 

[ZombieSoldier]

I will when I get home from working on my F250