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myoung 08-03-2010 08:57 AM

Swap factory 6 disk changer in for factory cd player
 
I have the opportunity to purchase a 6 disk out of an 03. any reason it wouldn't swap right in for my stock CD/AM/FM/Casette Double DIN?

Does the 6 disk have an external amplifier I need to look for too?

Thanks,
Mark

STL 08-03-2010 09:06 AM

Re: Swap factory 6 disk changer in for factory cd player
 
direct swap

if u are getting it and they are shipping it. be sure it is in ship mode. before they ship.

myoung 08-03-2010 09:36 AM

Re: Swap factory 6 disk changer in for factory cd player
 
Thanks STL. I'm picking it up from the seller myself.

myoung 09-12-2010 06:07 PM

Re: Swap factory 6 disk changer in for factory cd player
 
Works like a charm! first time I've heard my R speakers work in a while since my old one had a pair of bad amplifiers. I love that it looks stock.

Thanks for the help STL.

DieHard4rd 09-12-2010 06:20 PM

Re: Swap factory 6 disk changer in for factory cd player
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by STL (Post 166444)
direct swap

if u are getting it and they are shipping it. be sure it is in ship mode. before they ship.

What's the deal with "ship mode"??

Clinton 09-12-2010 06:23 PM

Re: Swap factory 6 disk changer in for factory cd player
 
I just did the same thing, direct swap. Also if it is shipped the ship mode directions are right on top of the unit itself...MAKE SURE ITS DONE! Mine came up errors and i took it apart and by some miracle i fixed it

STL 09-12-2010 06:29 PM

Re: Swap factory 6 disk changer in for factory cd player
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SNOWBALL09 (Post 196095)
What's the deal with "ship mode"??

It locks the cd tray and componets into place. If it is not in ship mode. They can become lose during shippin and turn you new radio into a paper weight.

I have seen where it took people 10 hours to fix it. Some have had to spend money and take it to a radio repair shop.

Clinton 09-12-2010 06:30 PM

Re: Swap factory 6 disk changer in for factory cd player
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by STL (Post 196098)
It locks the cd tray and componets into place. If it is not in ship mode. They can become lose during shippin and turn you new radio into a paper weight.

I have seen where it took people 10 hours to fix it. Some have had to spend money and take it to a radio repair shop.

Yup! 2 days for me and alot of dumb luck!

DieHard4rd 09-12-2010 06:31 PM

Re: Swap factory 6 disk changer in for factory cd player
 
Thanks, good to know.

STL 09-12-2010 06:32 PM

Re: Swap factory 6 disk changer in for factory cd player
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Clinton (Post 196099)
Yup! 2 days for me and alot of dumb luck!

You some how got super lucky. When you texted me and asked what that error code was I felt bad telling you it was possibly gonna be a paper weight.

Clinton 09-12-2010 06:35 PM

Re: Swap factory 6 disk changer in for factory cd player
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by STL (Post 196101)
You some how got super lucky. When you texted me and asked what that error code was I felt bad telling you it was possibly gonna be a paper weight.

Luck and praying to the Ford god!


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