[RealRancher]

Hey ya'll, It looks like Im going to go with a portable setup for SIRIUS radio for now. Couple of questions;

1. How do I remove the radio in an '05.
2. Is the AUX input in the back of the radio?
3. Does the plastic around the radio remove easy? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif

I appreciate any help

 

[creeper]

Get the SPECIAL ford tool for removing the radio. It then pops right out.

 

[fordKTPguy]

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Get the SPECIAL ford tool for removing the radio. It then pops right out.

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two pieces of wire (coat hanger type) bent into two "horseshoes" works like a charm /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[hdbluedeuce]

The special tools were needed to remove radios in 2004 and earlier models. In the 2005 and 2006 trucks, the instrument surround/dash panel must come off to access the the four screws/bolts that hold the radio in.

This is actually not a big deal. Just grab an edge and begin to gently pull the instrument surround away from the dash. It is held in just by clips. If you have an automatic transmission, you will need to set your parking brake, turn your ignition to the "on" position and pull the gear shift lever down into low gear and tilt your sterring wheel all the way down to allow for enough room to pull the instrument surround out and away from the dash.

Once you have the surround completely seperated, reach behind and unclip all of the wires. After that is done, you can pull the surround completely away. If you have the automatic air controls, this module is screwed to the surround and will come out with it. The surround is tight getting it out from behind the stereing wheel column, but it can be done.

Hope this helps.


On Edit: Here is a link to a detailed explaination by another board member.
2005 Radio Removal

 

[RealRancher]

Thanks a bunch, this really nailed it! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif

 

[ROCKNMUD]

Sorry to say there is no aux inputs on the back of the 6 disk in 2005. The button is only there for looks.

 

[RealRancher]

Did you take it out and see for your self /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif

 

[ehutch]

I have been investigating this issue (aux input on 05' 6 disc stock radio) for 6 months now. I have talked to P.I.E. and one other after market AUX input maker and both have said that they are working on AUX Input adapters but do not have a launch date as of yet. I did finally get to talk to a Ford accessories tech on monday and he was able to clear up all my confusion.

The extra connector on the back of the 05' 6-disk radio made by Pioneer is a future DVD input. As of right now there is no DVD unit made for this unit, again this was done for future use. The tech said that there is not even a cable connector available to plug into that spot.

I guess we have to hold tight and suffer FM broadcast for our XM untill P.I.E. comes out with an adapter.

 

[RealRancher]

That is very interesting and very helpfull. Kind of sucks too as I do not want to showboat an expensive head unit to get the audio I desire however I also don't know if I have the patience to wait for PIE or FOMOCO to come up with an adaptor. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif Decisions.....decisions.

 

[SeanBH]

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I have been investigating this issue (aux input on 05' 6 disc stock radio) for 6 months now. I have talked to P.I.E. and one other after market AUX input maker and both have said that they are working on AUX Input adapters but do not have a launch date as of yet. I did finally get to talk to a Ford accessories tech on monday and he was able to clear up all my confusion.

The extra connector on the back of the 05' 6-disk radio made by Pioneer is a future DVD input. As of right now there is no DVD unit made for this unit, again this was done for future use. The tech said that there is not even a cable connector available to plug into that spot.

I guess we have to hold tight and suffer FM broadcast for our XM untill P.I.E. comes out with an adapter.

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PSDHutch:

Wow...good info here, just not so clear on the DVD input- what kind of plug is it? RCA-type? Do you have a pic? If it is an RCA type, there's our hookup!!

That's exactly what I'm looking at...to hookup the XM...if there's any kind of plug, then I think I can make it work.

If not, I threw that FM modulator away- it's a piece of crap around here- can't get a clear signal at all.

 

[ehutch]

If you look at the back of the stock unit there is an unused, rectagular female "receptacle" with about 16 male pins built into the unit. It look very much like the main harness hookup but just smaller. I thought the same as eveyone else, "I'll just go out and buy a wire harness and splice into it and viola' AUX in for my XM". No such luck because as stated before, no harness plug is being made yet. I would think that if one wanted to take the unit apart and solder right to the board that that might work (I have thought of doing that myself and have taken the stereo apart). Need to get my hands on a wiring diagram for the unit.

If anyone has a service manual and could look to see if it has call outs for the wire inputs for the port on the unit I would be happy to be the tester on whether or not this option would work.

 

[SeanBH]

PSDHutch:

Thanks for the info...I think I might see about taking it to a Car Stereo place and see if they've got a hardwire Kit for the XM...I'll keep looking here to see if anything else has surfaced...

Thanks again.

 

[SeanBH]

Hi Guys:

Just found where the new adapter is going to be ready in September in another Forum here.... try looking over at the PIE Forum Page - FRD04-AUX Adapter for some additional info.