2 plugs? Converters? I'm confused!!
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2 plugs? Converters? I'm confused!!
Okay. I’m a novice at aftermarket installation. I’ve done one before, but it was fairly straightforward. I have a 1999 F150 with an AM/FM/Cassette which I want to replace with a Kenwood KDC-MP435U stereo. The blue box store told me the proper wire harness for the installation was the Merta BB-1771. I got the harness ready and removed the factory unit from the dash. However, instead of the one plug I expected, there were two plugs (a rectangular plug and a square plug). An internet search turned up some info on a Premium Sound System, but references to the second plug said it was either for a multi-CD player (but the factory unit didn’t have any multi-CD controls) or a factory amplifier. I don’t know if I can still use the amp because I ran across something called a Premium Sound Bypass plug. My wife went to Wally World to check on this plug and brought back a Scosche FDK106 Connector. The package has a note that it can be used either with or without the Scosche FAI-3A Bose/Premium Sound Interface, which I guess has something to do with the amp. It appears to have RCA jacks on it. My Kenwood also has two wires on the back for a sub-woofer.
So, my questions are should I use the Merta wiring harness, the Schoshe FDK106 Connector or something completely different? Do I need to use the FAI-3A Interface and what will happen if I do or if I don’t? If I do use it, where should it be mounted? Did I bite off too much? It looked pretty simple, and may be, but I’m still confused.
So, my questions are should I use the Merta wiring harness, the Schoshe FDK106 Connector or something completely different? Do I need to use the FAI-3A Interface and what will happen if I do or if I don’t? If I do use it, where should it be mounted? Did I bite off too much? It looked pretty simple, and may be, but I’m still confused.
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Originally Posted by rpurdy
Okay. I’m a novice at aftermarket installation. I’ve done one before, but it was fairly straightforward. I have a 1999 F150 with an AM/FM/Cassette which I want to replace with a Kenwood KDC-MP435U stereo. The blue box store told me the proper wire harness for the installation was the Merta BB-1771.
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Originally Posted by rpurdy
So, my questions are should I use the Merta wiring harness, the Schoshe FDK106 Connector or something completely different? Do I need to use the FAI-3A Interface and what will happen if I do or if I don’t? If I do use it, where should it be mounted? Did I bite off too much? It looked pretty simple, and may be, but I’m still confused.
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Last edited by DRJ; 12-18-2007 at 12:57 PM.
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Originally Posted by rpurdy
How do I know if I have the factory subwoofer/amp? Where would it be?
Also, if I don't have the "additions to the stock HU" you mentioned above, why do you think the square plug was plugged in?
Thanks.
Also, if I don't have the "additions to the stock HU" you mentioned above, why do you think the square plug was plugged in?
Thanks.
u didn't mention what year and style truck u got
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