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Sep 25, 2013 | 02:02 PM

brianrowe

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2013 technology with 2002 X

We do not take my X on family trips because the factory DVD doesn't work. I tried 3 years ago to get it working but couldn't. So now I've decided to get this problem solved along with some others.

Wish list:
1. Bluetooth. I'd like to be able to use my phone (currently iPhone but probably going to droid) for hands free as well as audio source like spotify or pandora.

2. Rear backup camera.

3. SAT radio. Sometimes we don't always have a data connection via cellular so would be nice to have XM.

4. Wheel controls. Whatever system I go to I want my current steering wheel controls to continue to work.

5. DVD movies. I have the factory DVD and screen. Can the screen be used with a head unit that plays DVD's?

Any suggestions to make this happen would be great.

Sep 25, 2013 | 02:10 PM

ycis

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From: jacksonville florida

just did this myself.

there are a variety of bluetooth capable double din video screen radios out there.

there is an adapter to maintain your steering wheel controls for whatever radio you choose.

not sure on the last item, but id guess there is a video "out" on some model stereos with dvd capability.

Sep 25, 2013 | 02:17 PM

ycis

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From: jacksonville florida

heres my parts list for installation this week

steering wheel adapter

Amazon.com: PAC SWI-RC Steering Wheel Control Interface: Car Electronics

ford wiring harness

Amazon.com: Metra 71-1771 98 ford Truck Vehicle Harness: Car Electronics

bluetooth double din reciever (sat ready)

Amazon.com: JVC KWAV61BT 6.1-Inch DVD-CD-USB Bluetooth Receiver: Car Electronics

installation bracket

Amazon.com: Metra 95-5817 Double DIN Installation Dash Kit for Select 1995-2008 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda Vehicles: Car Electronics

all weather backup cam with night vision

Amazon.com: XO Vision HTC35 Universal Weatherproof Backup Camera with NightVision: Car Electronics

Sep 25, 2013 | 08:58 PM

xplodn

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From: Phoenix, AZ

I have been trying to figure out my game plan for a DVD system as my dealer install 5.1" BBS player and screen is not going to cut it. I look forward to pictures! If you replace the fold down screen with something I would love to see the fitment of it.

Sep 26, 2013 | 12:39 AM

wallz

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From: The Great White North!

Brian,

Welcome to FTE!

The first items on your list are going to be pretty straight forward with most systems today. Not a whole lot of re wiring with adapters of all sorts available.
The rear DVD screen will be a little harder, but has been done on FTE, and with instructions. That is what is so AWSOME about FTE!!!!

Just search.