dvd headunit install and rsc

[standardmoose]

hello all
im looking at replacing my stock cd player in my 08 expo with a dvd/gps headunit, has anyone done this on the 3rd gen models?
also i assume its going to affect the rsc but is there anyway i can get around this as i would like to keep that function cos otherwise im not sure if the rear controls will still work in some way or just be made redundant?

cheers

 

[eddiemoney]

Check my thread - rear controls wont work in any fashion

http://www.expeditionforum.com/f45/2010-el-stereo-stock-upgrade-18110/

 

[standardmoose]

nice, did you do the headunit install yourself of was it done at a garage? im trying to see if i can install mine myself but im not sure if i should just get someone else to do it and same me the time.
really like your setup though, and might think about adding a sub to mine later on, as yours looks sweet!

cheers

 

[eddiemoney]

Really up to your ability......it has been years since I have done a real stereo install.....the modules to make it all interface sucked - lots of time, effort, in and out of the car (working on programming)....but if you would say you are electrically competent you can do it.

For sure I would tell you to do speakers - very easy and straightforward

If you are worried about finding the wires for tapping into - let a shop do it - I bet install is $200 or so for a headunit; another 150 or so for a rear overhead screen. Safe insurance if you are scared of it (which I could understand, its not so easy).

 

[jasonlmarsh]

In my 07 I replaced the stock GPS unit with a Pioneer GPS unit. With the use of a PAC RP4-FD11 interface you can retain RSE and steering wheel controls. I found that the audio quality coming from the RSE to the head unit was poor, but that wasn't really an issue for me. I also ran RCA's from the output of the new HU back to the RSE so that you can play DVD's up front and push the audio/video back to the rear screen.