![]() I also ran the remote wire to the amps, and an additional wire for the AXDSPX's subwoofer control knob to the steering column. This was one of the most challenging parts of the wiring because there were so many thick wires. This required a total of 7 speaker wires to be ran up and through the dash along with two separate sets of RCAs (4-ch and 2-ch). Starting with the center dash, I ran all of the required wires up and through to the center dash below the factory midrange speaker. The first thing I set out to do with the truck was get all of the groundwork wiring ran so that I could install the amplifier racks. ![]() ![]() ![]() One thing worth noting in this diagram, however, is that the amplified FL, FR, RL, RR signals from the amps in the rear were wired back to the dash behind the head unit, where I tapped back into the factory wire harness via the Axxess AXDSP-X's included T-Harness. If you haven't already read these articles, I recommend doing so! They are what set the context to this article.Ĭheck out all related articles to this F-150 Custom Stereoĭiagram/mapping of all of the components I planned on installing, where and where I planned to wire them All of this work has already been completed prior to this article. This included wiring prep, building the amplifier rack, cutting and building the subwoofer enclosure and more. In part 2, I walked through all of the preparation I did before heading down to the truck to install all of the components. You can find a list of all of the parts that I used throughout this build on my 2021 F-150 Stereo Buildsheet. In part 1, I detailed out all of the various decisions and research I did in order to decide on the products and ultimately purchase everything that I needed to make this installation happen. In part 1 and 2 of this multi-series stereo install, I went through the details of planning out my system and preparing all of the components for installation. Tuning with the AudioControl SA-4100i RCA Mic & Axxess AXDSPX.Setting Gains with SMD DD-1 Distortion Detector.Setting the Factory EQ Flat via FORScan.Those of you in the industry that happen to be attending the Spring MERA show, we have a truck there with this gear installed. A couple forum members will be receiving sample kits early next week and I will leave it to them to post reviews and first impressions. Here are some actual pictures and screen shots. To connect these, you simply connect the wires from your radio to the back of the port and plug your device into the front. The kit is stunning with exact match factory controls, radio placement high in the dash, and a cool pocket with USB, HDMI and 3.5mm ports flush mounted into it. In addition, you can operate your climate control using BOTH the controls in the dash kit and the on-screen climate control buttons. When you use it with a Kenwood or Alpine compatible radio you also get performance gauges, tire pressure monitoring, check and reset engine codes, and back up camera/visual parking assist. When you use it with a Pioneer compatible radio ( ) you get the above plus the retention of Sync for calling and as an additional USB port/media player. When used with a non-iDatalink compatible radio, you cannot retain Sync, but you can retain steering wheel controls and back up camera (if camera image shown on 4.3 inch screen). This solution can be used with any 2DIN radio (and 1DIN too, but we don't provide any way to close up the other half of the hole). ![]() The dash kit is now in production and we expect to have it available for sale in late May. The kit includes: Dash Bezel with HVAC Controls, Storage pocket with flush-mount ports, T-harness for radio/Maestro RR, Back-up Camera harness (for if the camera image is in the 4.3 inch screen), metal radio mounting brackets. KIT-F150 (MSRP $349.99) - Dash kit with T-harness and built in climate controls. To install a radio in your truck using our solution you will need two parts:ĪDS-MRR (MSRP $169.99) - Radio replacement module - retains steering wheel controls and Sync (if equipped). The time has come to announce the launch of the iDatalink Maestro solution for the 2013/14 F150 with "My Ford" radio (4.3 inch screen). ![]()
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