I want to remove my stock system out of my 2000 Lightning...6 disc changer and all. I've got a rough plan for a new setup but had some questions.....Does the factory system have an amp or something anywhere that must be removed before I go with an aftermarket head unit, speakers, amps, etc.?

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Red 2000 SVT Lightning

 

from what i have seen in my xlt sport

just pull the radio and cd changer out. that is all that i did

 

I think the Lightning comes with the premium sound system. This does have an external amp, but I think they must loop the signal back into the radio and then out to the speakers.

When I put my new system in, per Crutchfield's instructions, there are 2 harnesses that plug into the back of the factory unit, plus the antennae jack. One is to the speakers and the other is to the amp. They say to disregard the amp harness if you are not going to use the it. It is the lower of the two in the bottom right looking at the back of the head unit.

I left it unplugged and everything works fine.

Hope this helps.

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2000 F150 XLT 4X4 Off Road 5.4L Reg. Cab 3.55

Performance Enhancemets:
K&N, WMS Velocity Tube, and Gibson Sweptside...

Audio Enhancements:
All of the above, plus
Sony C7000X HU, Cerwin-Vega SS2502 components(Front), and Blaupunkt PCst573s(Rear)

(For now)

 

Hey man posted a long list on the other page you setup. I have a 99 and sorry to say but crappy radio. No amp in the truck. Look at the other page you made

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There is an amp behind your heat controls. IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE REMOVED. If you look there should be several sets of wires. Ford either was too lazy or realized that most of us prefer aftermarket radios, left to sets of wires. One set goes directly to the amp and the other bypass. As in the notes below all you will need to do is disconnect the radio and cd and you ready to start building you customer audio system.

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1997 4.6 xlt 5-speed.
System includes Clarion head unit, 2 12w6's, jl 6 1/2 components, Two alpines running the show.

 

Just incase anyone cares, The way to find out if you have a factory amp is whether or not you have a "AUTOSET" button, yes=amp no=no amp.

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1997 F150 4x2 6cyl x-cab flareside black clearcoat