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Expert: - 10/14/2007


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I am curious to know if I am going to encounter a problem with replacing my factory 1998 Lincoln Navigator Head unit. I just recently experience my factory cd changer malfuntion which is making me want to replace the head unit for a aftermarket in dash cd player. my vehicle is equipped with a built in 8" subwoofer that is ran by a factory amp, I have already had the factory subwoofer replaced with a 8" KICKER sub, I really like the sound I am getting from just 1 sub, I want to know if the installation specialist at Circuit city is going to be able to incorporate the sub and factory amp with the new head unit I am looking to purchase?

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stay away from circuit city or any big chain store
you need to go to a good car audio store
yes it is possible  to replace the radio and keep the 2 amplifiers  with the new radio   one is for the woofer and the other for the 4 door speakers  ask this question before they touch your vehicle  removing the factory amplifiers  is a option but the sound is not that good or  just replace the cd changer and keep the factory system

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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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