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Old Oct 30, 2018 | 08:47 PM
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Default Adding Sony sub and amp to Non Sony system

Hello everybody,

I am thinking about adding the Sony sub and amplifier to my 2015 F150 XLT. First, I know there are better options, but I can get both for relatively cheaply and I don't need a crazy system. I did have a few questions:

Is it possible? I have looked over the wiring diagrams and think it should be pretty straight forward using something like the Parrot harness and Forscan. I know I will have to run new tweeter wires but that isn't too bad.
If it is possible, how do I connect the amplifier to the Module Communications Network (HS-CAN)? Can I splice into the ACM HS-CAN wires using the Parrot harness or do I need to run them to a specific module? This is the most difficult part that I cannot seem to figure out.
Finally, where does the "Sync Alert" go on APIM connector?

Thanks for any help!
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Old Oct 30, 2018 | 08:53 PM
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Aftermarket will be easier to install, cheaper, and sound significantly better. I hate to tell you what you don't want to hear but that's the truth.

To even integrate with the factory amp, you would have obtain an oem harness from ford that would run from the headunit and apim to the Sony amp. Then every harness that you run to the amp would have to include the factory Molex plugs. I doubt it's possible. Biggest question would be why? Even through you can get a "great deal" I could build you a system cheaper and much higher quality than your "great deal" Sony amp/sub.

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