Anyone have some clear answers as to what problems I would run into putting an aftermarket receiver into a 2000 expy with the Mach system? I have heard you can, you can't, etc. Any help would be appreciated. THanks

 

Trust me, you are not the only person looking for an answer to this. Unfortunately I have never found anyone that will give me a serious straight answer. I have 2 brand new alpine cd players sitting in the basement going to waste.

 

Well I finally called crutchfield. They are sending me the wiring harness today. If it works I will post the part #'s etc.

 

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-yFfIA7O...fo&i=120705517

Installed it and it works perfectly. It really brings the OEM little sub to life!

Metra 70-5517 is the number.

I think its only for 99-01 Expy's though. My stock radio had the heat sinks on the radio, so I figure only the sub was ampd. Anyhow, works great!

 

BUZZ
What aftermarket receiver did you get?

 

you didnt have to do any type of amp bypass?

 

No. The OEM head unit powers the 4 6x8 speakers. The sub is the only thing with a seperate amp. The harness listed above has a rca cable that you plug into your new receivers sub out. Works great.

 

I used a Pioneer 8600mp.

I would suggest either a Alpine or Pioneer with time alignment/correction. Really helps with the poor speaker location. Brings the image to the center. I wouldn't buy a cd player without it.

 

Also, There are only a couple of dash kits that will fit if you have the electronic climate control. And they all have pockets. I uses the 99-5802 Metra. I snapped off the tabs that would normally bolt to the analog a/c controls but wont fit on the electronic climate controls.

I tried 99-5801 with no pocket and it won't fit, at least it didn't fit mine. But I also have wood grain on my center trim.

 

Can you still use the multi disc CD player in the center cons.?

 

Well not unless you get a special adapter. I think several companies make these adapters.

But with a mp3 capable deck, you get upto 10cds on each disc.

 

I just called and ordered mine. They said it would work on my 98 too. They said it would be $24.98 with shipping. Does that jive with what you paid? Sounds a little high to me.

 

Are you getting the oem deck removal tool? Probrably. Its two metal hook looking things that go into the holes on the stock radio. I already had some so I just got the harness which was $14.99 plus 5.99 shipping

 

I already have them too. I told the guy all I needed was the harness. I already have the mounting kit too because it is the same was the one I took out of my 03 Lightning. The part number on the order confirmation they e-mailed me said it was for a Explorer/Ranger. ???? I called them back and they swear it is the right part for a 98 Expy w/ the mach. I guess I'll find out in a couple days. I don't know if it shows in this pic of my L's interior but that Alpine is the deck I'm going to use.

 

Whats crutchfields product number?