I installed an aftermarket headunit on my 05 Super Duty Lariat. Would the factory CD-6 changer unit be compatible with an 01 Super Duty Lariat?


Thanks,

FordGuy

 

I believe the 05 had CAN, so it wouldn't be a plug and play. Some CAN systems don't even have a switched power, they use the data bus to turn on/off. It should be doable, but not easily.

 

Sorry, what is CAN?

Thanks for the reply

 

Controller Area Network. It's a fancy interface between the cluster, radio and several computers. It uses a data line to transmit information rather than voltage, it's a great idea and works well, but makes installations a little more difficult.

Did you use a CAN interface on your new radio or was it CAN ready?

 

Based on what you said, I believe it is a CAN interface. Thanks, I will try to put it in the 01 Super Duty, but if I get stump along the installation, I will just scratch the idea.

Thanks

 

I believe it will work. I took the 6 disc out of my 04 F350 and put it in my 06 E150.

 

I've swapped a lot of super duty stereos from one to another, mixing up years from '01-'04 with no problems other than the excursion w/ dvd option needing a dvd capable 6 disc unit.

 

Did you come across any problems or did all the plugs seem to fit perfectly? Any wires have to be cut?

Thanks

 

Just getter done.

 

Finally got around to trying to install the 05 Factory 6 CD changer to an 01 F-250 Super Duty. It does not fit. The 6 CD changer is too big in the rear to fit in the housing. Also the the wires are completely different. I think it will only fit 05-07. Anyone interested in buying it?