Stereo replacement. March 20, 2016, 04:48:04 pm Yahoo Message Number: 159488Has anyone replaced the stereo on their LD lately? The one I have is not original to my 2001 LD, but I would like an AM/FM digital media player withbluetooth, aux or USB ports. No CDs. No XM or Sirius. I was looking at Crutchfield for a single din player, but am in need of a few answers. Do I need an installation kit? If so, would it be for a 2001 Econoline? How many speakers, 4 or 6? Thanks, Tanya
Re: Stereo replacement. Reply #1 – March 20, 2016, 07:35:04 pm Yahoo Message Number: 159491Call Crutchfield. They will answer all your questions.Dick
Re: Stereo replacement. Reply #2 – March 20, 2016, 07:36:08 pm Yahoo Message Number: 159492Tanya, I recommend you call Crutchfield and explain what you have. They can hook you up with the correct kit. Alternatively, find a local auto electronics installation shop and get the kit they recommend. Expect there to be a lot of work, possibly cutting some metal, etc. You will also want an adapter harness from Ford wiring to whatever unit you choose. The number of speakers is irrelevant unless you plan to make a change there.Steve
Re: Stereo replacement. Reply #3 – March 20, 2016, 08:03:47 pm Yahoo Message Number: 159494Tanya,I replaced the original player in my 2003 right before the new year. I installed a CDE-152 Alpine unit. It does have a CD player, but also has an aux input and a USB input on the front, and supports the four speakers I have in my coach. I did not have to buy an installation kit, but no harm in calling Crutchfield (as I did) and confirming no matter which of the many units available that you choose to purchase. They're very helpful!My advice if you intend to do it yourself. Be prepared to remove the dog house in order to change it out. It is not certain you'll have to. Some folks on the forum have been able to remove the old one and replace it doing all of the work from in front. Others, including me, had to access it from the back because of the way the unit was secured, and that can only be done with the dog house removed. My old one was well secured, so no rattling around going down the road, that's for sure. Once I had access to the back, the removal of the old unit and installation of the new one was pretty straightforward and simple.I hope this helps.Bill 2003 - 23' FL
Re: Stereo replacement. Reply #4 – March 20, 2016, 08:17:58 pm Yahoo Message Number: 159495Thanks. I will give Crutchfield a call tomorrow. Bill, my brother is going to replace it for me. Your post is very helpful. Thanks a bunch. And I'm also going to check out the stereo you bought.Tanya
Stereo replacement Reply #5 – March 20, 2016, 08:54:38 pm Yahoo Message Number: 159496I replaced ours in a 2005 a few years ago. Got the radio from Crutchfield with everything needed. LD didn't use the standard wire colors for stereos, so while making the swap, I recorded what colors were what. Complete details on the procedure I followed can be found here:http://www.wxtoad.com/index.php/2015-12-28-21-50-40/2015-12-28-21-51-22/cab-radio-replacementWxToad @ John W Starr Memorial Forest, MSwww.wxtoad.com www.ultimatecampgrounds.comPosted by: teblakey Date: Sun Mar 20, 2016 1:48 pm ((PDT))Has anyone replaced the stereo on their LD lately?
Re: Stereo replacement. Reply #6 – April 11, 2019, 01:03:49 am Quote from: Ted H. - March 20, 2016, 08:54:38 pmYahoo Message Number: 159496I replaced ours in a 2005 a few years ago. Got the radio from Crutchfield with everything needed. LD didn't use the standard wire colors for stereos, so while making the swap, I recorded what colors were what. Complete details on the procedure I followed can be found here:http://www.wxtoad.com/index.php/2015-12-28-21-50-40/2015-12-28-21-51-22/cab-radio-replacementWxToad @ John W Starr Memorial Forest, MSToad Hall US AND CANADA CAMPGROUNDS - FORMAL AND DISPERSED PUBLIC CAMPING LOCATIONS - HomePosted by: teblakey Date: Sun Mar 20, 2016 1:48 pm ((PDT))Has anyone replaced the stereo on their LD lately?Ted,The link to the wiring diagram does not work? Is it still available? I am about to swap the radio out on my 2005 RB. Thank you!!-Joe
Re: Stereo replacement. Reply #7 – April 11, 2019, 09:37:53 am When I replaced the radio in my Lazy Daze a couple of months ago I also wrote down which cable from the LD was connected to which cable from the old radio's harness. Then I used the notes and the wiring diagrams from both radios' manuals to connect the LD cables correctly to the new radio's harness. This was easy and successful. As far as I remember the colors of the wires from the LD and the colors of the wires from the new harness were identical. The old radio was a Panasonic CQ-R145U. If you have the same and need that manual, let me know.Klaus
Re: Stereo replacement. Reply #8 – April 11, 2019, 11:34:28 am Quote from: jrsl1982 - April 11, 2019, 01:03:49 amTed,The link to the wiring diagram does not work? Is it still available? I am about to swap the radio out on my 2005 RB. Ted sold his LD a couple of years ago, he is around the forum occasionally but not often.You might try to email him.Larry
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