2003 6CD/Radio into 1998 Ex?

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Does anyone know if an adapter lead is available to install a new model (2003?) 6cd/radio into a 1998 Explorer? I've just bought one of these

6CD/Radios from a breakers yard and I'm rather keen to install it in my '98 Ex. So, are adapter plugs & leads available or do I have to get the soldering iron warmed up? BTW, I'm in the UK.

TIA Simon H

KJay · Accepted Answer

Hi Simon..Having just done this, I can say you need both.. !  ;)Plus you might have to by-pass the factory amp.. (if fitted).(Depends on the model of your original radio..)Mine is a 98 with cassette and remote cd stacker plus amp.I purchased adapter leads from eBay and made up one myself..Best part is that the remote stacker is compatible so I have 12 cd capacity..CheersKevin..

Simon H · Answer

Thanks for that KevinThings might not be as bad as I first thought. I never even thought thatthere might be a separate amp - I just assumed that it was incorporated inthe radio head unit. Hmm....    My original factory fitted radio/cassette isa 7000RDS unit. Dunno if that's the same as fitted to US models...I'll have a search around eBay to see what I can find.  What mods did youhave to do to the leads you bought to get 'em to work?  Oh, and where is theseparate amp fitted (if there is one)?Cheers,Simon H

KJay · Answer

Hi Shawn..amp is located behind the right hand rear panel... runs from tailgate to rearpassenger door..Good info here..?whichpage=2The type of leads/plugs you need will depend on your original radio.. Ford usedvarious combinations.. Plus yours might be UK specific.. Mine had one largerectangular plug with 16 pins and another with 8 pins inline. To use my existingcd stacker I made up pins for the rear of the CD6 radio.Bought other leads here..Kevin..  (I'm in Oz btw)    ;)

2003 6CD/Radio into 1998 Ex?

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