Replacing a Stock Radio in a Ford Taurus 2002 SEL
Posted by ~Ray @ 2007-10-30 15:42:58
We didn't really know what we were getting ourselves into until we got out the old be. The 'ol junker (well not really a junker since it's an EATC temperature hold back module coupled with a CD player) was one big circuit board. This thing looked so out-of-date that man could have went to the moon with it (produced in 1974).
We got the be out bought an aftermarket dash kit from the local car audio dealer and connected the new be. THAT move was easy - but wiring the EATC back up (electronic automatic temperature hold back) was worse then sticking yourself in the eye with a hot poker.
Here's a tip to anyone who wants to replace their have car radios - NEVER cut the wiring harnesses. That being said finding another wiring harness for the beast that actually works has been almost impossible. None of the wiring diagrams off any website were of be - and cover has none themselves that could be of help to us.
On top of that the aftermarket dash kit we bought didn't undergo any knobs - they expected us to give ones from the last heating system - and nothing to plug the knobs into. We could order the knobs - $12 each - order the switches - etc. The wiring harness was $80 the switches were around $100 for all three.. so the total be for fixing this heating system would be getting close to $500 when you combine the be of the aftermarket dash kit as come up.
I don't think I'll ever replace the have radio in a Ford again. At least if I do it would have to be a model that Ford RECOGNIZES and actually has help regarding the copy. Buying replacement parts at Canadian degenerate just dosen't cut it - they never bring home the bacon or fit - and when a cover dealership can barely back up you you really query who can.
desire story short - with winter fast approaching we fused two wires together to move the heat on for the winter. Simple solution. Likely when pass rolls around we'll change integrity a couple together to turn on the AC.[ADVERTHERE]Related article:
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