Factory sub
Yes. I tried plain English and did auxiliary speaker and subwoofer. Also tried changing the kicker sound 6 and 7 speaker. It has power, kicks on, but does not appear to have signal. When I looked at the values under as built they were not what I expected after changing to auxiliary sub. Just curious if someone with it working and getting signal could post a pic. May hint at what my problem is.
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Thanks yeah I keep on forgetting the XL does not work. Yes XLT or higher trim.
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Hmmm, I assumed the XL with base audio didn't have it. When you build them online you can add the Ford Parts subwoofer to the XL but you have to have the 101a package. It also shows I can order it and there are obviously a couple of small speaker wires on the truck side of that harness. Anyone got an idea why it does not have them? Confuses me that everything is there, and it can be ordereed, but can't be turned on. Do either of you have the small radio? That's why I was wondering if the values somewhere further down as built might be necessary to be changed.
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Hmmm, I assumed the XL with base audio didn't have it. When you build them online you can add the Ford Parts subwoofer to the XL but you have to have the 101a package. It also shows I can order it and there are obviously a couple of small speaker wires on the truck side of that harness. Anyone got an idea why it does not have them? Confuses me that everything is there, and it can be ordereed, but can't be turned on. Do either of you have the small radio? That's why I was wondering if the values somewhere further down as built might be necessary to be changed.
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Ahhh, yes. Apparently when I add the sub to a base XL it makes me add the 101a package, as well as Siruis XM. Good eye. I now wonder if I can add sirius to this truck and the subsequent subwoofer. I don't mind using the rear speaker taps. I just would prefer a non fading subwoofer channel. Actually, do you know if that factory output fades with any change in the channels (adjusting fade or balance)?
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Ahhh, yes. Apparently when I add the sub to a base XL it makes me add the 101a package, as well as Siruis XM. Good eye. I now wonder if I can add sirius to this truck and the subsequent subwoofer. I don't mind using the rear speaker taps. I just would prefer a non fading subwoofer channel. Actually, do you know if that factory output fades with any change in the channels (adjusting fade or balance)?
I never use the fader so not sure what it does to the sub channel.
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Yeah, I don't change balance much, but at times have run the fader to full front if kids are asleep in the back...not a huge deal, but would hate for the subwoofer to completely disappear in that situation. Where is the Audio Control Module on these IF I were to swap it out?
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Yeah, I don't change balance much, but at times have run the fader to full front if kids are asleep in the back...not a huge deal, but would hate for the subwoofer to completely disappear in that situation. Where is the Audio Control Module on these IF I were to swap it out?