Aftermarket Stereo in 08 Fusion

[08fusion0114]

I just tried installing my Sony Xplod CD Player in my 08 Fusion. I used the same aftermarket harness adapter you would use for any other install as I have done with many vehicles in the past. I'm wondering if anyone else has had trouble, if there is something I'm not doing right, or maybe if my CD player is just blown. I removed the CD player from my 05 Explorer Sport Trac in perfect working condition. Any help would be appreciated.

[danager]

Can you mention what issue you had? Did not turn on? Turned on, no sound? Turned on, made noise, will not tun in AM/FM? Ran out of marretts and or duct tape? Seriously though - there are a few differences from your Explorer to your Fusion. Most explorers had factory amps for example... Can you also include which sound system your Focus came equipped with.

 

Dan

[08fusion0114]

Can you mention what issue you had? Did not turn on? Turned on, no sound? Turned on, made noise, will not tun in AM/FM? Ran out of marretts and or duct tape? Seriously though - there are a few differences from your Explorer to your Fusion. Most explorers had factory amps for example... Can you also include which sound system your Focus came equipped with.

 

Dan

 

 

Guess I did leave out a few details. Well to start, It was the Explorer Pick-Up not the SUV, which had no factory amp. I have the base S model Fusion, which just comes with the four speaker, single CD/MP3 player. Problem with the aftermarket stereo is that it definately has power, because it will take a CD and give it back on demand, but I have no dislay and no sound. All of my speaker wires are spliced correct, as are power and illumination wires. What I'm really wondering is what the second harness in the back of the factory radio does because my aftermaket adapter doesn't include that harness as well. Can post pics of the harness if needed. I appreciate the help.

[danager]

Pics would help... Based on what you are saying, it sounds like the stereo is only getting memory power, and not the second switched power. To test, disconnect the red wire from the harness adaptor. Now connect the red wire going into the aftermarket stereo to the yellow wire. If it lights up, that helps us narrow down the problem. If you have a volt meter, you could check to make sure you are getting 12 volts to both the yellow and the red wire. A good ground is also important. I have seen radios in the past that will actually work with the ground on the antenna wire. They get hot quickly...well that is a story for another time. Keep us posted.

 

Dan