Audio Systems/2008 Ford F150

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Expert: Ernesto R - 3/7/2009


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I just purchased a 2008 Ford F150 with the stock navigation, stereo system, has a plug for the audiophile speaker in the rear, underseat, dealer come up with the audiophile box, plug it in and it doesnt work? The stereo has controls to turn sub on & off but nothing, apparently?? "the factory" told the dealer that unless the truck was ordered with audiophile it wouldnt just plug and play? Again it is the navigation, highend stock radio?? Dealer BS'ing me??
Please and Thanks in advance for your input

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all vehicles have the cables there but if the radio is not audiophile
this is not going to work
the factory radio needs to have 3 big gray plugs at the button of the unit last one is free ,
that is the subwoofer

other way to test it is  keep the treble half way and turn the bass all the way up
play a song if you have decent low frequency, it is NOT audiophile  

audiophile RADIOS GIVE YOU ONY HIGNS AND MIDS ON THE FRONT SPEAKER AND BASS ON THE REAR SPEAKER


sorry for the caps it is late
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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'm a car electronics installer with 22 of experience. I'm very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, 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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