2002 Explorer DVD Install

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Forum Name: Mobile Video, GPS, and Navigation
Forum Discription: Mobile Video Head Units, DVD Players, LCD and TFT Monitors, Navigation, GPS, PS2, PS3, XBox, etc.
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Printed Date: May 04, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Topic: 2002 Explorer DVD Install

Posted By: pappascw
Subject: 2002 Explorer DVD Install
Date Posted: March 05, 2005 at 3:09 PM

Installed some headrest monitors and a dvd player in my 2002 Explorer. All went well with the exception of one thing. I wanted to use the Radio's Switched power lead (BLACK/ Pink) to power the system, but it wouldn't work. I hooked a voltmeter to the wire and it was a tad over 12v so I don't understand why. I ended up using the 12V constant and everything worked but I don't like that because I have to turn everything off when I stop. Small price to pay to keep the kids quiet but would like to get it on a switched circuit.

Any ideas?? Maybe another wasy place to grab a switched power from..

Thanks,

Chuck

Replies:

Posted By: damhotpepper
Date Posted: March 08, 2005 at 3:31 PM

use a relay with your remote wire

Posted By: pappascw
Date Posted: March 08, 2005 at 4:32 PM

What does the remote do for me??

Posted By: pappascw
Date Posted: March 08, 2005 at 4:34 PM

What does the relay do for me? Automatically shuts the system down??

Posted By: pappascw
Date Posted: March 13, 2005 at 7:29 PM

Ok did some reading and installed the relay.. The switched radio power wouldnt work.. Actually had to use a switched power on the automatic temp control panel.. not thrilled with that one but it worked.. Anyone got a better place??

BTW couldnt find a switched fuse either.,,

Its a 2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer.

Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: March 13, 2005 at 11:25 PM

Acc wire at the key. You can also come off of that wire with a switch, then to your relay. That way it will only come on when the ign is on, but you can turn it off and on as you please.

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