replacing factory radio
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replacing factory radio
I bought a left over 2005 F150 with a single cd radio. I found a factory 6 cd player that was previously installed in a truck. When I installed it I got an initilizing message, the unit seemed to go through some kind of an internal check (motor runs, rack goes up and down and head seeks). When it didn't work I took the top off to watch. When I try to load CD's I get an error message. Is there some kind of a code that needs to be entered for anit-theft or did I get a broken radio?
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Originally Posted by uncleal547
I bought a left over 2005 F150 with a single cd radio. I found a factory 6 cd player that was previously installed in a truck. When I installed it I got an initilizing message, the unit seemed to go through some kind of an internal check (motor runs, rack goes up and down and head seeks). When it didn't work I took the top off to watch. When I try to load CD's I get an error message. Is there some kind of a code that needs to be entered for anit-theft or did I get a broken radio?
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you got a broken radio-if the cd changer is not locked prior to shipment it will most likely suffer damage-they are very fragile. i got 2 units off ebay and had to return them due to this-i ended up buying a new unit from ford.btw to lock the unit push scan and 1 buttons together and it will display a locked message (do with unit powered up) when reinstalled it will unlock automatically.
jim
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