'97 E150 Explorer conversion, amplifier?
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'97 E150 Explorer conversion, amplifier?
Recently my battery went down just from sitting too long. Jump started and all is fine, but since then no sound from the radio. It's the stock Ford radio, it turns on and shows volume on the bar, but no sound.
I assume that this conversion came with a separate power amp, but I have no idea where it is located. The sound from the TV works.
I've checked all fuses in the cab and those in the separate box in back.
The only manual I have been able to find at Explorer is for a later model. Anybody know where they hid the power amp?
I assume that this conversion came with a separate power amp, but I have no idea where it is located. The sound from the TV works.
I've checked all fuses in the cab and those in the separate box in back.
The only manual I have been able to find at Explorer is for a later model. Anybody know where they hid the power amp?
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Mine was under the bottom of seat. Would never know was there. But got new seats and found amps on each seat.
Recently my battery went down just from sitting too long. Jump started and all is fine, but since then no sound from the radio. It's the stock Ford radio, it turns on and shows volume on the bar, but no sound.
I assume that this conversion came with a separate power amp, but I have no idea where it is located. The sound from the TV works.
I've checked all fuses in the cab and those in the separate box in back.
The only manual I have been able to find at Explorer is for a later model. Anybody know where they hid the power amp?
I assume that this conversion came with a separate power amp, but I have no idea where it is located. The sound from the TV works.
I've checked all fuses in the cab and those in the separate box in back.
The only manual I have been able to find at Explorer is for a later model. Anybody know where they hid the power amp?
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Nothing under my seats. I'm guessing that it's behind the fuse panel in the rear, the same panel with the rear radio and CD changer. Don't know why it works with the TV but not the dash radio.
I hate to pull the radio out of the dash, and I only have one DIN tool.
I hate to pull the radio out of the dash, and I only have one DIN tool.
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I'm wondering if Explorer even went to the trouble and expense of adding external power amps to the stock Ford radio? Does the TV have its own internal speakers? Is Explorer still in business?
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Not sure about Explorer either, but there is a site selling replacement parts.
The TV has external speakers in the ceiling. There is a switch on the panel by the rear seat to select speaker or headphone sound for the TV. I don't know if that amp has anything to do with the dash radio.
I just wonder why the radio turns on and shows volume on the bar meter on the front but no sound is heard. Do these radios have some sort of reset code after being without power?
The TV has external speakers in the ceiling. There is a switch on the panel by the rear seat to select speaker or headphone sound for the TV. I don't know if that amp has anything to do with the dash radio.
I just wonder why the radio turns on and shows volume on the bar meter on the front but no sound is heard. Do these radios have some sort of reset code after being without power?
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Not sure about Explorer either, but there is a site selling replacement parts.
The TV has external speakers in the ceiling. There is a switch on the panel by the rear seat to select speaker or headphone sound for the TV. I don't know if that amp has anything to do with the dash radio.
I just wonder why the radio turns on and shows volume on the bar meter on the front but no sound is heard. Do these radios have some sort of reset code after being without power?
The TV has external speakers in the ceiling. There is a switch on the panel by the rear seat to select speaker or headphone sound for the TV. I don't know if that amp has anything to do with the dash radio.
I just wonder why the radio turns on and shows volume on the bar meter on the front but no sound is heard. Do these radios have some sort of reset code after being without power?
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The existing radio is 22 years old and has lived a good life. There are plenty of options both aftermarket and used original style so maybe consider replacing it? Crutchfield is my go-to source for all things in the vehicle radio/infotainment systems---they're pretty amazing with everything they provide most importantly the customer support offered. Even neophytes can successfully install something with their guides and help.
Hope this helps and good luck with your project.
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