Replacing the CD player

CrewChiefLite · 07-03-2006, 01:04 PM

I'm planning on getting a new deck in the Mustang in the next few months, and I was wondering how much of a pain in the neck it's going to be to deal with Ford's wonderful dual deck setup. Is there any extra wiring I'm going to have to worry about? I'm also planning on putting gauges in the empty spot the CD deck will leave behind...Just gotta decide which gauges!

86sleeper · 07-03-2006, 01:53 PM

from my understanding, the dual deck setup is not the issue, it is the way the amps and speakers are tied in. I remember wanting to upgrade a while back, but when i heard the issues with it I just spent the money on go fast parts.

timpryor · 07-03-2006, 02:31 PM

you have the mach 460?

John#21 · 07-03-2006, 03:24 PM

Its not that big of a deal. You can get kits to add single din radios to dual din slots.
You can also get clips so the all wires are plug and play ( go to crutchfield).

Mustangworld has a how to and I posted some detailed info of the mach 460 in the stereo area, you can find it with search.

The absolute worst case scenario is that you have to run all new wire for your speakers from the Headunit/ amp but in reality that is the best way to go.

CrewChiefLite · 07-06-2006, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by timpryor

you have the mach 460?

Nope, sure don't.

BlackRob · 07-06-2006, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrewChiefLite

Nope, sure don't.

then you've got no worries

its dealing with the Mach 460 thats a pain in the ass

Boost_Me · 07-06-2006, 07:44 PM

I have the mach 460 and redid mine last Spring. I ended up rerunning all the wires myself. It wasn't that bad though. It probably is your best bet.

timpryor · 07-07-2006, 12:54 AM

just go down to best buy pick out the CD player and they will install it for free, you just pay for parts, 18.49 for kit, 18.49 for harness.

the mach 460 is a beeeyotch, i gotta rewire all my shit but i can never find the time

**lazer96gt** · 07-07-2006, 08:40 AM

I have mach 460 and everything just wires straight up. Just remember to connect the remote wire.

timpryor · 07-08-2006, 01:03 AM

^not allways

CrewChiefLite · 07-17-2006, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timpryor

just go down to best buy pick out the CD player and they will install it for free, you just pay for parts, 18.49 for kit, 18.49 for harness.

the mach 460 is a beeeyotch, i gotta rewire all my shit but i can never find the time

I would, but I have a friend who builds competition stereos and he's getting me the hookup on a good deck because he's a dealer. Before you say, "why not have him install it?" I would, if he wasn't in Colorado

John#21 · 07-17-2006, 09:11 PM

have your man install it. Its almost too easy

CrewChiefLite · 07-18-2006, 06:24 PM

I've done two in my Civic...I bet I can figure it out

kue_tx · 07-20-2006, 01:41 PM

call this guy 210-393-8347 Eddie(he own autoteknics) he had a white GT01
with a sweet install at Live Oak Car show last week and he is cheaper than best buy. Trust me this guy does great work.

John#21 · 07-20-2006, 02:17 PM

sounds like a good tip however the original poster is in college station.

Musclestang721 · 07-20-2006, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CrewChiefLite

I've done two in my Civic...I bet I can figure it out

Its easy to swap... buy the wiring kit and the deck you want and do it yourself... shouldnt take long.a screen is a little more complex, but still only about an hours work.

srswap · 08-05-2006, 03:38 PM

if you are still lookng I can hook it up for you and won't charge much at all. I enjoy working on Mustangs and I would like to meet some of the lss members.

07-03-2006, 01:04 PM	#1
CrewChiefLite the wheel goes round Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Spring TX Posts: 2,427 Trader Rating: (4)	Replacing the CD player I'm planning on getting a new deck in the Mustang in the next few months, and I was wondering how much of a pain in the neck it's going to be to deal with Ford's wonderful dual deck setup. Is there any extra wiring I'm going to have to worry about? I'm also planning on putting gauges in the empty spot the CD deck will leave behind...Just gotta decide which gauges! __________________ Car Car Car Truck

07-03-2006, 03:24 PM	#4
John#21 I wasn't born with enough middle fingers. Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,489 Trader Rating: (0)	Its not that big of a deal. You can get kits to add single din radios to dual din slots. You can also get clips so the all wires are plug and play ( go to crutchfield). Mustangworld has a how to and I posted some detailed info of the mach 460 in the stereo area, you can find it with search. The absolute worst case scenario is that you have to run all new wire for your speakers from the Headunit/ amp but in reality that is the best way to go. __________________ GO SPURS GO Last edited by John#21; 07-03-2006 at 03:31 PM.

07-06-2006, 07:44 PM	#7
Boost_Me Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 181 Trader Rating: (0)	I have the mach 460 and redid mine last Spring. I ended up rerunning all the wires myself. It wasn't that bad though. It probably is your best bet. __________________ Black 2002 GT Tri-ax shifter, BBK catted x- pipe w/ SLP Louthmouth, 03 Cobra front bumper, 00 Cobra R Hood, s281 wing, ProTurboKit Turbo, Greddy EBC, Tubular A arms and K-member, subframes, MM coilovers, MM CC plates, Bilstein struts, Audi Rs6 Bi-xenon HID retrofitted headlights 427 rwhp, 505 rwtq

07-07-2006, 08:40 AM	#9
lazer96gt LSS Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,440 Trader Rating: (5)	I have mach 460 and everything just wires straight up. Just remember to connect the remote wire. __________________ 96 SVT#6858 of 7496 Click the link below. Inventory updated regularly. http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...um_records=100 210-658-6296 or call toll free 1-866-221-1190

07-17-2006, 09:11 PM	#12
John#21 I wasn't born with enough middle fingers. Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,489 Trader Rating: (0)	have your man install it. Its almost too easy __________________ GO SPURS GO

07-03-2006, 01:53 PM	#2
86sleeper Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: deer park Posts: 2,441 Trader Rating: (0)	from my understanding, the dual deck setup is not the issue, it is the way the amps and speakers are tied in. I remember wanting to upgrade a while back, but when i heard the issues with it I just spent the money on go fast parts. __________________ MIKE '86 GT:high 12's Sold '01 GT:low 11's for sale

07-18-2006, 06:24 PM	#13
CrewChiefLite the wheel goes round Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Spring TX Posts: 2,427 Trader Rating: (4)	I've done two in my Civic...I bet I can figure it out __________________ Car Car Car Truck

07-20-2006, 01:41 PM	#14
kue_tx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SAT Posts: 24 Trader Rating: (0)	call this guy 210-393-8347 Eddie(he own autoteknics) he had a white GT01 with a sweet install at Live Oak Car show last week and he is cheaper than best buy. Trust me this guy does great work. __________________ TEXAN BY THE GRACE OF GOD

07-20-2006, 02:17 PM	#15
John#21 I wasn't born with enough middle fingers. Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,489 Trader Rating: (0)	sounds like a good tip however the original poster is in college station. __________________ GO SPURS GO

08-05-2006, 03:38 PM	#17
srswap 02 White GT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 102 Trader Rating: (0)	if you are still lookng I can hook it up for you and won't charge much at all. I enjoy working on Mustangs and I would like to meet some of the lss members. __________________ 02 GT Procharger w/3 core I.C. , Tuned by Murillo, Accufab 70mm T-Body, 3.73 motorsport gears, Hotchkis upper/lower control arms, Steeda Tri-ax, Cobra front brake upgrade,Kenny Bell upper/lower front braces, 90mm maf, 42 lb injectors, 17x9 ,17x10.5 FR500 Black with 275/45's and 315/35's , BBK linear rate springs, KYB Gr-2 Shocks

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