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03-12-2013, 10:27 AM

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Are you using the factory satellite module? Love the setup and am thinking about doing it on my 2010 fx4

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No. The factory sat tuner is in the head unit that you take out to put this unit in. You need to purchase the Siriusxm SXV200 tuner separately.

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03-12-2013, 10:30 AM

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Thank you

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03-12-2013, 07:31 PM

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was the install hard?

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03-12-2013, 11:32 PM

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No the install was not hard at all. If you use the optional installation harness with the Maestro all you have to do is connect the Kenwood plugs to it (I soldered and used heat shrink tubing). This harness plugs right into the Ford factory plugs and then you have two wires to connect to pins 6 and 14 of the OBD connector (I think those are the correct numbers, I don't have the install instructions handy). That's it.

If you don't use the optional harness the there's a lot more work because you wont have the plugs to go into the factory Ford radio connections so you'll have to hardwire them all in. So I think the optional harness is the way to go.

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03-13-2013, 12:00 AM

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I see. Thanks! And the optional harness comes with the Maestro? Also, where is the OBD connector from? Sorry if the question is dumb...I very new to all this audio install.

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03-13-2013, 11:00 AM

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Hi,

The harness you need is the ADS-HRN(SR)-FOR01. It does not come with Maestro, you need to buy it separate. The OBDII connector is the diagnostic connector under your dash and 2 wires from the T-harness that get connected there. The guide explains those connections.

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03-13-2013, 11:49 AM

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I see. Thanks for all the great info! jdvass, where and how did you install the nvaigation antenna? Did you mount it outside or inside the truck?

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03-13-2013, 07:13 PM

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I mounted the nav antenna inside the truck on the dash. I made a small notch in the side of the tray on the dash and ran the wire up there. The antenna sits on the dash right between the tray and the defroster vents. Its completely out of the way and is barely noticeable sitting there.

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