OT, but I just spent the day installing a new Sony head unit in my 14-year-old Scion xB, got it wired up successfully so that the steering-wheel controls worked and the sound came out of all the right speakers, Bluetooth connected to my phone, and it sounded pretty good.
But I couldn't get into the setup menus to set the time and get rid of the demo menus. Called the vendor's tech support and learned that you can't get in there unless a wire is connected to the parking brake lever. Goddam nanny state and/or ambulance-chasing lawyers apparently don't want me to watch videos on the 6" screen unless the parking brake is on. Now I have take the whole dash apart and pull the radio out to fish this wire, either to parking brake lever or maybe just to a chassis ground.
So my question is: should I be mad at John Edwards or the Consumer Product Safety Commission?
I'm weighing doing the same with my Shelby. The 6-disc changer in the head unit went bonkers and came to life in my absence, killing the battery and corrupting the custom high-performance tune. It was a real chore reloading the "stock" tune just to get it to run again. I've had the stereo's fuse pulled since last March, so I figure I've had enough time to calm down and tackle the job.
Somewhat related – The first time I turned on the wifi on my new phone, it defaulted to a command that could only be called Connect to all wifi devices everywhere all the time!
This will require removal of the entire center console and 1/3 of the dash. Since there's other electrical issues to be addressed, I might take it to a dealer. Especially if they ever get the parts to fix the airbags. I got a notice to not, under any circumstances, carry a passenger until it's fixed. Could be worse, they've redlined an entire year run of Ranger pickups. They'll either tow it in, or fix it at your home.
Could be with the more modern ones. I've had lots of Fords and put in aftermarket stereos in most of them, and this is the first one that requires major dismantling. I have to check with Crutchfield, they sell you the whole kit with whatever adapters you may need.
I installed a Kenwood head unit in my 93 T-Bird, all it required was the little pushy tools to release the old one, and a new pair of different pushy tools that came with the new one. I still have the stock Ford Premium unit, want it?
Time for some traffic problems in Newark.
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OT, but I just spent the day installing a new Sony head unit in my 14-year-old Scion xB, got it wired up successfully so that the steering-wheel controls worked and the sound came out of all the right speakers, Bluetooth connected to my phone, and it sounded pretty good.
But I couldn't get into the setup menus to set the time and get rid of the demo menus. Called the vendor's tech support and learned that you can't get in there unless a wire is connected to the parking brake lever. Goddam nanny state and/or ambulance-chasing lawyers apparently don't want me to watch videos on the 6" screen unless the parking brake is on. Now I have take the whole dash apart and pull the radio out to fish this wire, either to parking brake lever or maybe just to a chassis ground.
So my question is: should I be mad at John Edwards or the Consumer Product Safety Commission?
I'm weighing doing the same with my Shelby. The 6-disc changer in the head unit went bonkers and came to life in my absence, killing the battery and corrupting the custom high-performance tune. It was a real chore reloading the "stock" tune just to get it to run again. I've had the stereo's fuse pulled since last March, so I figure I've had enough time to calm down and tackle the job.
Somewhat related – The first time I turned on the wifi on my new phone, it defaulted to a command that could only be called Connect to all wifi devices everywhere all the time!
As to your question: Both?
This will require removal of the entire center console and 1/3 of the dash. Since there's other electrical issues to be addressed, I might take it to a dealer. Especially if they ever get the parts to fix the airbags. I got a notice to not, under any circumstances, carry a passenger until it's fixed. Could be worse, they've redlined an entire year run of Ranger pickups. They'll either tow it in, or fix it at your home.
Similarly, it seems I can't mention Hope Hicks without getting in trouble
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Search down to Lot_49. Lotta judgmental folks at LGM.
Could be with the more modern ones. I've had lots of Fords and put in aftermarket stereos in most of them, and this is the first one that requires major dismantling. I have to check with Crutchfield, they sell you the whole kit with whatever adapters you may need.
I installed a Kenwood head unit in my 93 T-Bird, all it required was the little pushy tools to release the old one, and a new pair of different pushy tools that came with the new one. I still have the stock Ford Premium unit, want it?