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Expert: - 11/14/2008


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I recently purchased a 98 Ford Explorer Limited with a factory cassette/radio and a 6 pack cd in the console. it has a factory cell phone hook-up. There is a "phone" message that keeps coming up on the radio with an audio beep that comes over the speakers and cuts out the radio/CD. A phone is not hooked up. What can I do to disconnect or kill the phone connection? Thanks--Paul

Answer
pull the radio out and unplug the 2 plugs to the left maybe there is only one
keep theplug that is on the right side the biger plug
you now lost the cd changer,rear controls and woofer
but the radio and 4 speaker will work   
test it for a few days if it happends again the radio is defective and needs to be repair

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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