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Old Sep 27, 2003 | 05:51 PM
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CD Player add-on

My wife wants a CD player, and the in-dash (cassette) head looks to be a CD controller. So the question is, is there an easy way to install a 6-disk player to the existing radio? Is there a harness cord under the carpet that I can tap?

97 Expedition XLT, 4.6l.

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Old Sep 28, 2003 | 08:31 AM
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Almost all of the aftermarket Changers come with an FM modulator. This just plugs into your anteanna. No wires to splice on the factory harness.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2003 | 08:52 AM
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OK, thanks

I'm not talking about aftermarket. This vehicle came with a changer as an option. I want to retrofit that option. Just want to know if the existing harness has a changer cord in the chassis somewhere. That way I don't have to tear my dash apart.

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Old Sep 28, 2003 | 06:02 PM
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I believe the changer is just a plug in addition to the existing harness. You will have to take the dash apart though to run the wires to the changer.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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Heh Master P. Contact Crutchfield ! I have the stock cassete head unit and I added a kenwood changer in the middle console. You will have to buy a harness (80-$100) but then you can use your existing controls. I doubt your's has a harness. let me know if you need more info.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 08:25 PM
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Turns out the Ford has it's own proprietary plug settup in the rear of the unit, funky. The Ebay tip from another thread did the trick. For $219, a local Ebayer sold me a 10 disc changer and all adapters. I installed it in 45 minutes, under back seat. Sounds beautiful!

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