Replacing 2003 Escape 6 CD in-dash
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Replacing 2003 Escape 6 CD in-dash
Anyone know what wiring harness(es) are needed to replace the factory in-dash 6 CD changer? There are 3 plastic connectors, but all of the wiring kits from Scosche, etc. don't have anything that matches. I found one wiring kit that has 3 connectors, but it looks as though only 2 of them match up. The Haynes wiring diagram shows a very limited number of connections, so perhaps 2 of the 3 connectors are meaningless.
Can someone shed some light on this for me?
Can someone shed some light on this for me?
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Not sure about the wiring deal, someone should be along shortly to help you out. Did you have a hard time getting the factory radio out? I've been trying to get mine out, but it won't budge. Any hints?
Thanks JOE
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If its the premium radio as the one I upgraded to, yes its the third plug ( the left one) for the woofer. I upgraded from the Ford single cd/cassettte to the Ford 6CD changer and needed the pigtail (60 bucks) connector for that third plug.
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Those newer radios have a srews behind the front face. In most cases you have to remove a front panel of some type to reach it. screws for that are usually on the inside top of the panel just befor the speedometer glass.
IGO
Those newer radios have a srews behind the front face. In most cases you have to remove a front panel of some type to reach it. screws for that are usually on the inside top of the panel just befor the speedometer glass.
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Originally Posted by joes52f6
Not sure about the wiring deal, someone should be along shortly to help you out. Did you have a hard time getting the factory radio out? I've been trying to get mine out, but it won't budge. Any hints?
Thanks JOE
Thanks JOE
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Originally Posted by IGoDwnTwn
If its the premium radio as the one I upgraded to, yes its the third plug ( the left one) for the woofer. I upgraded from the Ford single cd/cassettte to the Ford 6CD changer and needed the pigtail (60 bucks) connector for that third plug.
IGO
Those newer radios have a srews behind the front face. In most cases you have to remove a front panel of some type to reach it. screws for that are usually on the inside top of the panel just befor the speedometer glass.
IGO
Those newer radios have a srews behind the front face. In most cases you have to remove a front panel of some type to reach it. screws for that are usually on the inside top of the panel just befor the speedometer glass.
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From left to right (looking from the back), can someone tell me what each are for:
Connector #1:
Connector #2:
Connector #3:
And here's the Scosche kit I saw that looks like 2 of 3 connectors are right (hard to tell though):
Connector #1:
Connector #2:
Connector #3:
And here's the Scosche kit I saw that looks like 2 of 3 connectors are right (hard to tell though):
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If there is a specialist car audio retailer near you - pay them a visit instead of Wally World - they will most likely have the harness you need.
And I know it wont be $3.99 but you would have saved some time/frustration for the $8 you saved.
And I know it wont be $3.99 but you would have saved some time/frustration for the $8 you saved.
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Mine looks kinda different...on the rear across the bottom .....hmmm. I guess there might be different setups for the same type radio. The radio below is the one I purchased on ebay. The left grey female is where the woofer plugs goes.
IGO
PG Sorry for the big pic...not good at resizing stuff.
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PG Sorry for the big pic...not good at resizing stuff.
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Mine looks like this:
