In my Mazda3 I simply had to plug a wire/harness into a slot in the back of the radio which led to the P.I.E. adapter and then to the Ipod - no splicing, no power adapters and it worked great. Isn't there a solution like that for the Ford F150?

 

I need to hard wire in my XM unit. I'm interested in where you tapped power for your powerport in the dash. I plan to do the same, just not sure the best place to get switched power. I would greatly appreciate any tips you have on that. Thanks!

 

What about a double din tv? My iPod is hooked to it and I keep it in the glove box.

 

damn i want one of those ipods in 30 gig.

i like the setup a lot
except for the way the panel has a gap in it
just get a really big drill bit big enough for the wire to go through and drill a hole in the panel so the gap isnt there.

 

Ditto, but

OUCH!

 

Just tap it directly into the power cables for your powerpoint that is already in the dash.....


I would.....but I am already a tight-a$s.....


The gap is not near as big in reality as it appears in the pics......

 

Is there a way to run the power cable thru the vent that is behind the mount?

 

This is what I just bought to hook up my sirius radio(has to be a new 5v radio) works for xm also eliminates the need for a cigarette lighter adapter for the 5v connection
http://www.tss-radio.com/ford-xm5frd04-p-3775.html
here is some install info on it
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/pdf/xm5-frd04.pdf

 

Whats that slot under the dipsplay on your radio??

 

a tape deck.......

 

lmao what the hell
people these days.

but i didnt even know they made an option for a tape deck in the 150s
i wish i had one so i could get a cassette adapter which is much simpler than other mp3 adapters

 

Nice install.

I agree with this mindset...crazy it is but I just hate a modded look. The Alpine screen model looks good but I cant use that sort of setup because of my rear DVD setup.

The only thing I dont really is that thick cable. I'd like to see it more concealed but given the constraints you did a nice job. I would have wanted to try and strip off the jacket and maybe fee the wires themselves through but that is a gamble with a pretty expensive cable.

Nice Job!

 

What the hell is that doing there? I didn't know the last year for put those in the trucks. I thought it was 03'.

 

Yeah, some people can't percieve sarcasm..

I didn't know anyone owned tapes. I have not seen them in stores in years. I threw the last of mine out in 2000.

 

nah I caught it....I just threw it back like the little fish it was.........