Well, I took my car in today to get the radio fixed .... and I was told they have to take the whole front console apart to get it out.

Was this true for those of you that have replaced the radio?


So its there overnight. They also said they might jsut ship the radio to Ford and have them fix it rather than order a new one ...


Also, in other news, my dealer has sequential turn signal packages ... they installed one in a v6. I looked at it, it was very neat. Sorry, no camera, or I woulda taken a video ... but it was cool.

Only bad thing, i think, was when you brake, they come one once as sequential, then go solid.

But please, respond with answer to the shaker question if ya got an answer B)

 

I have not bothered bring my radio in to get fixed yet. On another note, I have installed my sequential kit this week and have a work around for the brakes not working properly, it all depends on the kit they have.

 

I just ordered the sequence lights today :headbang: :spin: eace: are they easy to install?

 

DJ,

I called my dealer and told them to get a new radio in. I was not going to go around with a hole in the console.

Now, mind you that was 4 weeks ago, and a new radio has not come in. But, I am going with the kenwood radio as a replacement unit, in any case. I planned on going satellite, anyway, wanted a clean look and have little faith in this being resolved in the near future.

I will want the 500 head unit to turn the car back to stock, or to sell.

I believe some forum members have had their units replaced, and have had continued problems.

 

My dealer ordered a new shaker 1000 for me no questions asked. I get to keep my car and the old radio stays put until new one arrives. Bad news 4-6 weeks for the new one to be delivered.

 

I just ordered the sequence lights today :headbang: :spin: eace: are they easy to install? [/b][/quote]
Depends on who you ordered them from

 

Go to this thread for more info.

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=9133

I have posted on the last page the fix for connecting the wires to the SJB so the brakes work normal...that is as long as your kit is from the same manufacturer.

 

Yep, its true. I saw my car halfway thru my custom stereo installation and to get to the center console where the radio is housed, you basically have to take the whole dash apart. The installer showed me how it was built and you really dont have any choice. Don't worry though, as long as the pieces aren't scratched when they are being removed or put back together, its no sweat. You won't even know it was done.

 

yea, already started a forum on the radio thing about them being backordered if your dealer was getting you a new one

Shaker Audio System, BackOrdered..........

 

Actually, I will be getting a new factory radio tomorrow. It was ordered today, and it was found in a store on the West side of Cleveland.

Apparantly, they heard about the problems with the Shakers a while ago, and had one on order from Ford a while ago. It came into their store yesterday morning, and they sold it within an hour to my dealership.

So I win!

 

Oh my God.

I just got home with my new radio and CD player ....


So, I put in 2 cds. I lsiten to a few songs off the first CD. Then, I go to switch to the 2nd CD and what happens? "CD ERROR"

I cannot load or eject the CDs in there. It doesnt sound like its jammed, but somethings wrong.

This is ridiculous.

 

I just ordered the sequence lights today :headbang: :spin: eace: are they easy to install? [/b][/quote]
Where did you order from?

 

I ordered them from www.webelectricproducts.com ($185.00)

 

All these problems with the Shaker systems are telling me to be very happy with the standard stereo. Besides, eventually I'm going to put my Infinity's in.

 

What exactly is the problem with the Shaker? just the 1000 or 500 also?

Jim.

 

Well, my new cd palyer sememd to fix itself tonight ....

Odd

anyway, Tomorrow I clean her up and pack her away for the winter. So so sad. But I cant stand to see ehr with salt!!! EWWWW Its so disgusting. I hate winter. 5 months to wait to drive her again.

:bang:

 

Move SOUTH! no snow here, buddy! It's just now dipping into the thirties! Let that 'Stang stink IN THAT COLD COLD AIR!!!

Jim.

 

Mental note: Order stock stereo and promptly replace with nice aftermarket unit. Skip Shaker systems altogher...

 

That would be a good idea.

Even though this new CD broke and unbroke somehow ... im holding my breath.

If I coulda afford a new head unit, Id get it ...

If the factory ones keep breaking, Ford can buy me a nice new headunit.

 

wow i am so glad i live in southern cali, i cant imagine buying a new car and not being able to drive it for half the year, that must stink! :notnice: