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Old 01-16-2014, 04:34 PM
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So last year I put in a 10 sub with a custom box under the seat but now I want the little bit of extra space back so I'd like to put the stock sub back in. Only thing is I'm an idiot and cut the plug off that goes into the sub. How do I get the little bit of wire back out so I can put the wires back in?


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You may have to get a replacement plug (if ford sells them). They would have leads coming off of the ug that you'd be able to splice onto the wires left over from the factory harness.
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Looks like you will have to solder new pins on the wiring on the truck. Remove one of those pins and try to match it at Radio Shack or a PC parts store. Remove and replace one at a time so they don't get crossed.
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You should be able to stick a VERY small flathead screwdriver in each slot and release the pin that holds the wires in. Buy a few new pins at Radio Shack or wherever and make your own new wires. Much cheaper and easier than trying to find another factory clip, if they even sell them. If they do, it will probably be a long length of harness wiring with connections on both ends. Not worth that in my opinion.
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You could also consider checking your local salvage yards. You may find a truck that has this plug intact on the harness. If you can, it would be much cheaper than going through ford and much easier than trying to rebuild the plug yourself.
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Got them. Guess I'll just solder them back on

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^^ That's where I would start...but then again, I HATE wiring.
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^^ That's where I would start...but then again, I HATE wiring.
Agreed. But I really think the time I spend lookin for these I could have them soldered back up already lol
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I'm really tempted on just getting a sound ordnance powered 8" and throwing it behind the seat and have even more room. Not sure how they sound but I'm sure it's better than this stock piece of junk
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Originally Posted by dcalicotte03
I'm really tempted on just getting a sound ordnance powered 8" and throwing it behind the seat and have even more room. Not sure how they sound but I'm sure it's better than this stock piece of junk
I've got tje kicker hideaway umder the right rear seat in the stock subwoofer location and love it. It won't blow the doors off of the other cars at the light, but does a great job of filling out the low end of my music. I listen to a little of everything, but mostly hip hop and this little subwoofer that could even manages to shake my mirrors amd vibrate the seays when I feel like I need a little thunder.


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