Can you fit a double DIN in a P71 P7B Ford Crown Victoria?

[@michaelblake9110]

Thumbs up for the nail trick alone!

[@cecilbrasko6979]

Hell yeah

[@FleamFloogie]

When you pulled those nails out I got so excited LESS MONEY!!!

[@barryallender4861]

I did it the easy way. I went on Ebay and found the Ford Premium Sound radio with CD player for $80 & it came with the Ford removal tools. I pulled the AM unit, unplugged it, and plugged in my new radio. That gave me AM/FM/CD player. No muss, No fuss.

[@WJHandyDad]

I really like having a backup camera and navigation plus the ability to play MP3 memory cards and DVD video though :)

[@P7777-u7r]

Barry Allender Is there a ford radio like that that has at least an AUX input? CDs these days are basically like cassettes were 10 years ago that is almost dead

[@nikogto]

They actually make a kit that installs on the radio to cover those holes on the left and right side, makes for a cleaner install, and no it does not stick out far at all. I installed in my 2007 which is the same trim as yours and looks factory.

[@trent781]

Can you send a link or tell me what the kit is called?

[@BdotWizzle]

@@trent781 you get it yet?

[@trent781]

BdotWise got one from Best Buy along with the double din kenwood stereo. On sale for $99 at the time with free install

[@jeff2363]

@Trent can I ask what double din it was and how did you get free install?

[@MySHAQ18]

Yea I gotta pioneer 2700bs double din and it fits perfect no cut needed, has to be the 6 inch

[@Norsemano1921]

6 inches wide and how high is it?

[@tecobyrd937]

you mean 6.2 inch?

[@mdardy8010]

I had to cut the top lip to get a double din in my 2011 vic

[@WJHandyDad]

I removed the top and bottom lip on my 2008. I didn't even look to see if it would have fit with just the top lip removed.

[@PM-oj5si]

Same, top lip for mine

[@Atari800fan]

a like just for the 4 nails trick

[@tonyjones9998]

I have a Kenwood and it doesn’t go in far enough for the metal not to show

[@bigsteppa2399]

Do I need to get a double din bracket/installation kit or will the double din fit in without it

[@WJHandyDad]

it fits without. Most aftermarket stereos I've seen won't be secured to the vehicle without the install kit. However they do fit snug enough that they won't fall out, even under pretty aggressive driving. So it's best to get the install kit but not mandatory. The stereo I installed in this video never once even jiggled. I recently replaced it with a bigger screen, but not because the stereo needed anything.

[@bigsteppa2399]

Ok thanks for the fast response. I found a double din that plays USB MP3 Bluetooth etc same length As the factory tape player only flaw is no CD player but who listens to them these days anymore lol. Again thanks for the helpful info

[@cecilbrasko6979]

Thanks for the help brother

[@markadcockjr1817]

what is that part number you brought for the aftermarket wiring harness i brought one but it isn't the right one will not work with my 2001 cvpi i bought a metra 70-1771

[@WJHandyDad]

take a photo of your cables and see - there is at least one different type of adapter, see if yours looks like this one: amzn.to/2RAp4yq

[@C172Pilotdude]

Do you have a center console and if so can you do a video? The one I have is crap and I am looking at the console made by Rampage. I find them on eBay for around 90$.

[@WJHandyDad]

my center console is shown in the "mods" video and in the Charger center console video. I just opted for the "Wal Mart" center console and I've been really happy with it. It fits between the seats or you can secure it.

[@brandonricard3984]

Get a center console from a 05 or 06 explorer. Fits right in between the front seats on a p71. And it fits very snug to where you don't have to bolt it down

[@MikeAndNary]

What are those three switches on the dash?

[@WJHandyDad]

parking sensor override (turns off parking sensors in the front), fog light, and camera override (turns on camera even if car off)

[@gencreeper6476]

would it be easy to modify the stock radio to work with an AUX cable?

[@WJHandyDad]

I've never thought about that... my gut feeling is although it might be possible, it's probably not easy

[@michelgonzalez9823]

Just get one of those cassettes that has the aux cable

[@SeriooooS]

Yeah i had a cassette with bluetooth. But than i got an aftermarket because i got 2 12s

[@itdoesntmatterwhatyourname6128]

@@SeriooooS that's watsup I'm running one 18" right now on a 3k. Know your comment was 2 years ago, you probably have different sub setup now? I'm building custom dual 15" enclosure for trunk of my Crown Vic right now. Can't wait to get the two 15s in & hook em up to an 8k RMS amp.

[@cyberpunk004]

the problem you have is not so much the double din, its the depth of your unit that causes the problems. pull the dash trim and look at the hole and theirs a plastic vent thats why fords units are eitehr tiny like the stock p71 radio, or have a angle on them....

[@caylee3277]

twilson1118 so how do I fit one in a 2001 that has the plastic in the back?

[@cyberpunk004]

it depends on the depth of your unit. My Jvc double deck fit fine, but keep in mind that if yours is longer or has rca connections on it, you may need to right angle them to get it to fit.

[@youngjj757]

@@cyberpunk004 is your jvc the 6.2 I'm tryna buy the v140bt model n install it into my 99 crown vic

[@tommyd8418]

Great Job! Thanks for posting! I just bought a pair of double dins for my CVPI's & was curious about where to mount that gps antenna. I think I'll do as you did n dash mount it. I already have the holes covered up w lil shark antennas😁

[@WJHandyDad]

Yeah, I'm very happy with the dash mount. In fact, I had routed that antenna to the roof on my Avalanche and after I did the Vic install, I went back and moved the antenna to the dash on the Avalanche. I really didn't want an aftermarket antenna having to cover a factory hole in the roof. I put back the factory antenna to cover the hole on the Avalanche. GPS works fine with the antenna on the dash.

[@SlikLizrd]

It sure would have been helpful to include the Brand and Model Number of the head unit.

[@WJHandyDad]

it was the cheapest one on Amazon at the time. From what I've found, most of the ones sold on there are about the same size, even to this day. Recently it seems they are selling shallower ones that don't have the CD/DVD in them, and those should fit all the Crown Vics, even the older ones with the ducting behind the stereo

[@sd33zy313]

I should have done a video a few years ago when i installed my factory radio off the civilian vic into my p71

[@SuperJbro]

Did you have to cut the air dock ?? Because minds don’t go all the way back

[@SgtPnkks]

Depends on year... I believe it is 03+ with the redesigned ducting that doesn't severely limit the depth of the hole at the top... 02 and earlier you need either a mechless shallow unit or something with a single din size at the bottom You're pretty much out of luck of you want double din that plays discs on the older vics without heavily modifying the hvac ducting

[@JakeR332]

Very helpful video thanks! On an unrelated note, what is that box just below the one vent with the 3 switches on it for? As well as what looks to be a display above it that pop up at 8:21 for? Thanks again!

[@WJHandyDad]

one to turn on or off the front parking sensors, one for fog lights, and one to flip the dash cam from ACC power to 12v full time power

[@dbj4259]

I fit my double din in my 01 vic no prob kept the trim and didn't have to go though the vent neither

[@JamesRACarter]

good looking out. With this one. I have a 01 crown Vic and only found this video with no comments about the actual car in the topic. Lol

[@P7777-u7r]

Is it bad that ive never soldered wires for an aftermarket radio instead just wrapped the wires together and taped them up?

[@WJHandyDad]

it's certainly preferable to solder or at least crimp. Don't be intimidated by soldering, it's pretty easy to learn. I have a bit of a "how to" at the beginning of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3SWYYyfmamolc0

[@enrique88005]

Naw bro, Jerry rigging is a the true mark of a mechanic.

[@prestonmarkham1711]

Link to wiring harness adapter?

[@WJHandyDad]

amzn.to/2BRogxi

[@unmarkedpursuitvehicles2up584]

Hey can this double din play music from a usb flash drive????

[@WJHandyDad]

I play it from a memory card but I think it will also do it from USB, if not I know it will play an iPod through the USB

[@unmarkedpursuitvehicles2up584]

WJ Handy Dad whats the name of the adapter and where can you get it from?????

[@kletrain7079]

what I'd like to know is What is the negative and positive on the wiring. cuz I didn't have the harness. it was all ripped out and just wires everywhere. total mess...

[@WJHandyDad]

Easiest and safest way is with a multimeter. Find a known ground and connect the multimeter ground wire to it. Then check the wires in your dash for one that has 12v+ with the key off. That will be your "hot" wire. Then turn on the key to the ACC position and see which other wire then has 12v+ on it. That's your accessory power wire. I'll try to look at one of my wire diagrams and post what it says but obviously there is a chance that your car wire colors are different than whatever diagram I have.

[@WJHandyDad]

OK, I didn't confirm this with my actual vehicle and I would suggest using a multimeter to verify, but I found a wiring diagram that says the "hot" wire is purple with light blue stripe and the accessory power is yellow with black stripe. The ground wires should be black or black with a stripe on them

[@chrisjackson2340]

Brass Knuckles Google the wire diagram it'll work for you bro

[@Commander76]

Great video👍

[@carsonn863]

Don Tarve

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

I pulled one out and reinstalled a factory am/fm radio.

[@perry4159]

How gay are u tf type dumb shit is that

[@itdoesntmatterwhatyourname6128]

@@perry4159 you gay bash much?! It's not the 1990s anymore.

[@MaxX-kq5ko]

Dobra robota, bravo !!!

[@mcflurryXD96]

I'm assuming these don't have any factory amplifiers or any of that garbage to mess with?

[@WJHandyDad]

nope - just a stereo, wires, and speakers

[@sd33zy313]

It eas not so hard for me no tools was needed and it fit just right

[@TheKing-nu4fk]

What was your deck?

[@crsuperman1]

Yep

[@eugenebrndnable]

I gotta ask did it interfere with your air conditioning blower

[@WJHandyDad]

Not at all... didn't touch anything in the air conditioning ducting or connectors. Only thing I removed was the little lip on the top and bottom of the stereo opening.

[@eugenebrndnable]

What size did u go with I was thinking 6.2 wide screen

[@WJHandyDad]

yeah, that radio is a 6.2 screen. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CHC4QNU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Also sold under the "Bosion" name previously (but it appears to be the exact same radio)

[@mediaguy4037]

That's only a problem on pre-02 models from what I've read. 03+ no interference with vents.

[@andrewreisinger8404]

I bought one similar to this for my 96 crown vic and im having trouble fitting it in. Any suggestions?

[@alb12345672]

No need to bother with this anymore. For $60 I got a full android head unit that is smaller in depth than the police radio. Works amazing. I installed it with a friction fit top to bottom(no modifications). A tiny bit of a gap on the sides(like yours), but nothing crazy, and you could definitely install some filler.

[@mnsour1236]

Do you know the name of the head unit or link where i can buy it?

[@YungGoat99]

Does your stereo turn off when accelerating more than 20 mph? And turn back on when at a stop? I recently bought a 2008 Ford crown vic and I’m having that problem with my aftermarket stereo.

[@WJHandyDad]

no problems whatsoever... sounds like you have a loose wire or wires. If it were me, I'd pull the stereo, get it playing and then wiggle the wires and see which one(s) make it shut off, then re-solder them. If the wires are spliced instead of soldered, I'd solder them. Hope that helps!

[@YungGoat99]

WJ Handy Dad ... I’ll give that a try! Thanks!

[@lylasills2217]

@@YungGoat99 did this work for you? I recently had a friend put a double din in and it does exactly this. I have to take his car to him (he's in the military) a 12k mile trip and it's not going to be good if I can't get it to work.

[@tonyjones9998]

I had to cut mine as well

[@BdotWizzle]

Smart

[@sd33zy313]

You people are not the smartest in the world. You dont have to cut anything for it to fit. All you have to do is wire it up and pop it right in simple i put a unit in from a grand marquis in mu p71 and yes im talking about the factory unit from ford with the cd player and it works great

[@cardinaloflannagancr8929]

Which model did you use I know ford used to do some that required the subwoofer. As it didn't supply full range sound to the speakers below a certain hz was sent to the sub only.

[@tacsniper762]

No way, it is horrible

[@bb-remy]

for some reason i put all the wires together and the radio don't power on the fuse is still good and so is the radio but i'm not sure why it's not powering on

[@WJHandyDad]

check with a multimeter to make sure you have a good ground, good "hot," and good accessory

[@bb-remy]

@@WJHandyDad thanks i'll get one tomorrow hopefully i can get it to work i really want the radio to work instead of driving in silence lol