'96 Mach 460 Question.

[GForceJunkie]

I've searched the web for hours and have not found any info on this
specific situation. I removed the cd player to install two Autometer
gauges in it's place. Should have the gauges today and I've already
made the panel to mount them. I turned the radio on yesterday while
I was out and NO SOUND. I wasn't expecting that. Before I start
spending money I don't have for an aftermarket head unit, harnesses
and integrators I don't need, or start hacking up the factory wiring,
does anyone know if there is a simple solution to make just the
radio/tape deck work, or did I just shoot myself in the foot again?

Thanks, Rich.

 

[Cookieman00x]

Id just double check you didnt unplug anything... you can remove the CD player and still use the radio.

 

[GForceJunkie]

The only things I unplugged were on the back of the cd player.

 

[mwolson]

The audio signal runs through the cd deck. The switching between cd and radio is done there. You will need to harvest the connectors from the back of the CD deck and wire the audio signals across the pins. Or you can put a switch in like I did to switch in my iPod.

Here is my writeup: http://www.classictiger.com/mustang/Interior/CDdelete/CDdelete.htm

 

[GForceJunkie]

Thanks Mark, this is exactly what I was looking for, you saved me a boatload of time. What would you recommend if I ever did want to go with an aftermarket Head Unit? :banana:

 

[mwolson]

I am the wrong guy to ask about head units. I like the stock unit. My old ears can't hear all that well anymore, and if you add Flowmasters and twin screw blower whine, 255LPH fuel pump whine, etc, I can't hear s**t when the car is running anyway.

I like the stock look. I embedded my wideband inside the dead CD deck so I have a stealth wideband gauge: http://www.classictiger.com/mustang/Interior/PLXm300inCDdeck/WBembed.htm

Your delete lets you put more than one guage there, though. I like that idea, too.

 

[GForceJunkie]

Yeah, I really don't even turn the radio on that often.
I found a panel for 3 gauges.

Mustang 94-00 Radio 3 Gauge Panel, 2-1/16" by Custom Performance at LRS - Same Day Shipping!

I only wanted 2 so I made one. The hard part was coming up with a
way to clamp it in there without drilling into anything. I figured out a way though.

Thanks again for your help, I really appreciate it. :beer: