torinalth

So, I've found countless threads from people with the base system or with the 4.2 screen using the FRD24 which I believe this is the correct one here:

however, from what I've read it does not work with the nav units. Anyone have more concrete information?

all I need is a pass through like the PAC so the stock tweeters work, but can use it to splice into to hookup a LC6i rather than using it as a LOC so I dont have to hack into the stock wires.

EDIT: I really wanna get it figured out before i open up the back, since it takes long enough to pull the dash apart (from what I've read) I'd like to have everything on hand before I start.

Wyo11Scab

iTrader: (1)

They only work with the base radio. Not with the NAV or 4.2 inch screen

torinalth

so is there one that will work with the NAV, anywhere?

Wyo11Scab

iTrader: (1)

I don't believe there is one. I have only heard that it was accomplished by hard wiring.

RLXXI

This ^ and it me off because I have the 4.2" screen and want to add an amp but I refuse to butcher my harness.

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torinalth

I don't buy it. I've been looking at several places and I think the adapter will still work as a pass through. the Nav system still has the same connector as the lower end ones, so my money would be on that they are the same, or possible more wires than what the PAC has to offer (which I can rectify). With the three plugs on the back (not including the GPS) there is the long one that the PAC uses on the lower models, the video source in, and another one that I can not quite figure out yet (been searching for wire diagrams). I've got some speakers and an amp just laying around upstairs. I might just go ahead and buy one and try this out, but will be July before I do so.

And there is no way I can be the first one to attempt this, not with that many trucks on the road and that many people who might want to modify the stereo.

RLXXI

Look at the following pic, if you have the same style connector as the 4.2" screen it will be like the white/black connector, if you have the same style as the red faced connector the PAC will work.



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torinalth

based on the install video from the sync lockpick, it does indeed have the red connector. so, going with the PAC. I also have a spare amp, speakers, and RCAs in the attic so I can test it to make sure it works right and see if it is indeed a full range signal. After that.... LC6i, new amp, and wiring the door speakers.... then contemplating a new sub. But I am getting ahead of myself.

Wyo11Scab

iTrader: (1)

Here is some info on the wiring. Everything I have read is that you need to hardwire.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/11...emium-sys.html

torinalth

Wyo - thanks, I ran across that during my searches as well and looks like I will end up using it. I had planned to use the Audiocontrol LC6i or LC8i (still toying with the sub idea) to clean up the signals and get more power, but after talking to the CS agents they said the signal has to come POST-amp. If not using the audiocontrol stuff then taking it from behind the deck with a PAC for just RCAs should be fine. Sadly, now that I have been redirected by AudioControl I'll just be pulling the console and not the deck. Honestly though I am kinda happy because I didnt wanna take all that apart.

Thanks for the help though guys.