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Feb 5, 2008 | 01:46 PM

doubleford

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VCP replacement

I own a 2002 Expedition with the factory rear entertainment system. Has anyone replaced the stock VCP with a DVD palyer. I would like to keep the overhead console and the ability to transmit throught the vehicle speakers if possible.

Feb 5, 2008 | 05:25 PM

madsonp

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This is what I've done with mine. I don't know if you want to take it to this extent however.

<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width="100%">I've installed the Pioneer AVIC-D3 navigation/audio/video system in my 99 expedition which is a double DIN install. Mine originally had the stock MACH system in it. The installation wasn't to tuff to do, it took some trimming of the stock stereo mounting bracket, a nonstructural section of the dash behind the radio had to be cut out, and had to slightly trim out the radio face plate bezel to make everything fit, but other than that it turned out real well.

In addition I've added the Pioneer PDX-P686 which is their 6 disk changer, which mounts real well in the same location as the stock changer, there again with some slight modifications to the stock bracket, I've also added the Pioneer CD-BTB200 Bluetooth wireless adapter for hands free cell phone operation, the Pioneer GEX-P920XM which is the XM satillite radio tuner, and the Pioneer TV tuner (which I'm not sure if they make any more but I had from a previous install) all of which are mounted under the center console (there's an amazing amount of room under there) I've also added a Q-logic video screen that mounts on the back of the center console, and the last option I installed is the Pioneer ND-PC20PA rear view camera.

This is an awsome system and if you're considering something for your vehicle, I highly recommend the Pioneer systems because they're so adaptible for the features you may or may not want to have for your system. You can view the Pioneer stuff at this link. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/Navigation

Speaker wise I'm still running the stock speakers and subwoofer, They sound real well with this system.

As far as installation, I've got quite a bit of experiance with car audio system installation so I didn't feel if was difficult at all, however it was time consuming. If you have little, or no experiance I highly recommend you have a professional installer do it for you. As far as cost with all the componants and everything I've probably got around $2000 to $2500 in to it. Also if you are considering this, here's a good site to give you guidance on the wiring. http://www.the12volt.com/caraudio/caraudio.asp Here's some photo's of my system and install. Let me know if you have any questions.

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Feb 6, 2008 | 06:35 AM

doubleford

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That system looks great but it is a little more complex than I am looking for. I was hoping that I could just run power and signal under the passenger seat and mount a DVD player but it just doesnt seem to be that easy. Thanks.

Mar 2, 2008 | 11:05 AM

mikeincg

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I just bought a 2002 EB expo and am looking for the VCP manual, this truck came with no manuals whatsover, all ebay has is the owners manual, etc. Anybody have an idea where I can get a VCP manual. I can get the VCP to play just no sound out of the headphones I bought.
Can someone tell me what originally came with the VCp rear entertainment system originally?

Thanks

Mike