FINALLY! an EASY Aftermarket Radio Install for Your Crown Victoria P71

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4 жыл бұрын

The BEST and EASIEST Guide on how to install an aftermarket radio for your crown vic on all of youtube!
total price for the radio and the tools needed were about $120 they can all be found on autozone!

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@crownslicktoria1115 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much I was planning on buying a double DIN for my Vic.... my wife asked me why I'm so obsessed with the Crown Victoria and all I could tell her is..." when you drive a Crown Victoria it just makes you better than everybody else".....sent from my couch.

@tylerestep3755 2 жыл бұрын

Since he doesn't mention it in the video, I figure I'll let yall know to save you a few moments of frustration: when you are removing your factory radio and you have those two hoop pins inserted into the face, you have to spread them AWAY from the radio to move the brackets on the sides of the radio. So, the left hoop you must pry to the left and the right one you must pry to the right.

@xlimirx244 Жыл бұрын

Thanks your efforts of giving information has been apriciated

@mikebreezytv8811 Жыл бұрын

Thank you helped me immensely

@Youngwizard25633 6 ай бұрын

Iv been trying all day just trying to pull it out with it not working thank u 😂😂😂😂

@gooknukeem268 4 жыл бұрын

Crown vic owners! Where you at? 💥👌

@angelayork4851 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a 07 p71 3 hours ago I'm so happy!

@notthefbi1706 3 жыл бұрын

Just got a 2010 p7b from yellowstone of all places

@emmy4537 3 жыл бұрын

I want to get one when I’m older

@elirae9419 3 жыл бұрын

'99 LX!

@p70581 3 жыл бұрын

2007 CVPI. Decommissioned Ottawa Hills, Ohio P.D. unit. Currently It has 334,000 miles and I love her to death!

@djturnz 4 жыл бұрын

The "antenna " wire is to trigger a POWER ANTENNA so that it extends when you switch to AM/FM. The "remote" wire is used to turn on an external AMP like an aftermarket subwoofer.

@JamesMorningstar 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for saying that. The whole video was really good at first, explaining everything in a productive way, then went completely down hill when he got to the part about the antenna. It was also very funny that he thought the antenna wire could start a fire or something if it touched the radio metal, when there is no power coming from an antenna. In fact, many radio unit designers count on the antenna shield to act as a nice solid ground. There is no reason not to plug in the antenna, but plenty of good reasons not to forget plugging it in.

@davidchadwick7861 3 жыл бұрын

Godfather! Installed as per your instructions.....FANTASTIC! so much better sound quality, then standard AM/FM only! Thank you sir! Love all your videos!

@jamalbrown3622 4 жыл бұрын

Duct tape has metal in it. It best to use black Electric tape

@irishkelly2062 2 жыл бұрын

That part literally killed me. How is it that this guy can't post a video without making a mistake like this?

@Grenade825 2 жыл бұрын

Clearly you don't know how to have any fun 🤣

@David-rh5bo 3 жыл бұрын

If you do all your adapter connections in the house it'll be ready to plug in when you get to the car.

@CutterElfquest 9 күн бұрын

Sounds good, but how do you get the wires from the car into your house?

@30901Nikki Жыл бұрын

Thank you brother. I used your info to change stereo for my 2002 Grand Marquis. So easy I talked my man into following your video. I thought it was the speakers, but was advised to start with the old system first. Soooooo happy I didn’t have to spend more for speakers. 😎

@kublkun 2 жыл бұрын

The dash doesn't take too long to take apart for those curious. Easy removal and install. Thank you for the instruction!

@m16fermy 3 жыл бұрын

This video helped a lot I'm so glad I can search crown Vic for a Grand Marquis Literally every time I search by car it comes back as non-compatible I'm like it's exactly the same shit

@TheJimmyBuffalo 4 жыл бұрын

I love this and I also love “used a little saw” yea right your ass used that kitchen knife that was on the seat lolol love the content man!

@MrRandomReviews 4 жыл бұрын

thanks man! i started with the knife but that biatch was too dull smh

@daviddavidstorch2307 4 жыл бұрын

Where do yo get torch and connectors for wires

@TheJimmyBuffalo 4 жыл бұрын

David David Storch I got everything from autozone/advanced auto parts.

@stemiassistant9332 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help!!! Watching your video probably saved me a full day spent "trying to figure out WTF I'm supposed to do." You ROCK, brother!

@user-zn2us3wu8z 4 жыл бұрын

Man i just had to subscribe I wish more tutorials were this practical and cool

@chrisvelez2749 3 жыл бұрын

Just grab a sawz-all cut a hole in your dash, duct tape your wires and smash a new radio in the hole.

@matthewloomis2942 2 жыл бұрын

Lmmfao sounds about right 😂😂😂😂

@adamchurvis1 2 жыл бұрын

YOU, sir, are a true engineer.

@mrclean9728 2 жыл бұрын

Did this exact thing today bc of this video. Thank you so much 🙏

@volt101x 3 жыл бұрын

Looks cool... But I actually like the old school classic green light feel especially at night lol

@PROD.SCRVGGZZ 3 ай бұрын

Yeah that green light is sick, especially in combination with the digital gauge cluster that comes on some models

@chrischairez7359 3 жыл бұрын

I like how how he doesnt try to flex on others cheap car, quick cheap radio install , BOOM happiest as can be ! Thats how it starts man ! KEEP IT UP i remember my crown vic saldy had to let it go when my torque converter went 7 years ago ,

@Daizyonceagain 4 жыл бұрын

Showing some love...thanks for reminding me of those cables..am.waiting

@CabboFordcrownvic 4 жыл бұрын

You really are The Godfather of Crown vics

@tartaruszelus5473 4 жыл бұрын

You forgot the first step. Disconnect the battery.

@JayJohnPaul 4 жыл бұрын

He is the Crown Vic godfather aka Panther king, he doesn’t need to.

@zekeholloway4413 3 жыл бұрын

nah, it's just the radio. not like you're messing with the air bags.

@SlikLizrd 3 жыл бұрын

YES !! That's very good advice. Acording to the FOMOCO Service Manual, the NEGATIVE Battery Terminal must be disconnected before performing ANY electrical work on the vehicle. It's a good time to service the battery before re-connecting.

@BradHouser Ай бұрын

@@SlikLizrd Since the radio is only on when the key is turned, turning off or removing the key disconnets all power to the radio.

@SlikLizrd Ай бұрын

@@BradHouser I repeat -- According to the Official FOMOCO Service Manual, the NEGATIVE Battery Terminal must be disconnected before performing ANY electrical work on the vehicle. This from the 1995 Factory Service Manual for the Crown Vic, Grand Marquis, and Town Car. Ignore at YOUR OWN risk. 😁

@robertvilliard6768 4 жыл бұрын

Luv all yer videos brah!

@F4Lskating 4 жыл бұрын

Can also use wire hangers to take out the radio

@dereksuddreth8672 2 жыл бұрын

Just putting my '92 Vic on the road. I like the idea of not having to buy/install a trim plate.

@maxskullic9879 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a 2011 P71 today after driving my 2000 mgm for the past 4 years! I was playing music off my phone through the tape deck in my mgm, the 2011 P71 will need a replacement very soon, I gotza have my metal making me deaf while driving!

@liltinyfla3582 3 жыл бұрын

Your video would have been perfect if you showed how to put the a wires together cause im very new

@ZeloepOlleh 2 жыл бұрын

Hear me out right. KZfaq search: how to put electrical wires together for newbies

@Ace-hv7rf 2 жыл бұрын

@@ZeloepOlleh 😂

@Girthquake69 2 жыл бұрын

Same. I’m trying this right now and none of the wires on the radio wire adapter are same colors as the actual radio wires. No idea what wires I’m supposed to connect to what lol.

@SlikLizrd 3 жыл бұрын

Good job, Mr. Random !! Very informative, without too much bullshit -- Hafta get that same radio for the famous 95 MERC, as the old one died a horrible death when it was accidentally switched to a tune by Ted Nugent. 😁

@74dartman13 Жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂🤣

@MrGsho 2 жыл бұрын

You helped me out a lot man thank you

@hectorotani27 4 жыл бұрын

another fun great vid thanks!!

@09tahoeppv 4 жыл бұрын

Good video bro I know how to do it for the next Vic I get cuz when I changed the radio in my last 1 I took the whole dam dash trim off

@ImAuzi 11 ай бұрын

For those who don't have those radio pins, I found you can use a small enough screw driver to open the tabs. Saved me $25 at my local Lordco

@vipersyl 4 жыл бұрын

"This is The Crown Vic Godfather aka The Panther King"

@ChrisLee66 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!

@crownviclover1267 3 жыл бұрын

Great Channel!!

@TDmillerproduction 4 жыл бұрын

I was able to buy this radio for $60 at advance Auto parts. Pay for it online and use a 25% code and pick it up from my local store.

@edprado8581 3 жыл бұрын

What is the brand of the stereo?

@vids2002 3 жыл бұрын

@@edprado8581 Duel. It's in the top left of the box

@colombiandude8420 3 жыл бұрын

LOL Advance auto parts SUCKS !! You can get this for $60 everyday @ Walmart

@r.allanbriones411 3 жыл бұрын

Hi... what is the harness adapter that you used (and where did you get it)? i bought a head unit from crutchfield for my 2005 grand marquis but the harness adapter that they prewired don't seem to be the right one... anyway i looked at the plug from the car in your video and it looks like the same as mine... thanks in advance...

@asmi8853 3 жыл бұрын

Nice i am about to install mine today

@9c1_forwardlook_mark 4 жыл бұрын

Can you change the color of the radio lights from blue to green to match the rest of the lights on the dash?

@7unalions2 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Installed the same radio. Appreciate it

@pierrebeneby4120 3 жыл бұрын

How is the hands free calling? Does it have a good mic? And did you connect a backup cam?

@howdareyu Жыл бұрын

How is it

@notflanders4967 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@rick3514 2 жыл бұрын

How do you keep the radio from coming out? I did not see any way to secure it to the dash.

@daviddavidstorch2307 4 жыл бұрын

Looks easy gonna put one in my 2010 vic... thanks....

@bloodbath08 2 жыл бұрын

IF you want to change your speakers in the future, do you need to change any wiring with the radio you installed?

@treykashflow6183 4 жыл бұрын

what are your plans from here you changing out the component speakers ? anything about an amp subwoofers tweeters ? what's next bro

@Bender_B._Rodriguez Жыл бұрын

How does the screen look when the sun is on it? I have a single din pioneer with blue light and I can't see anything on the screen in the day even with the brightness all the way up

@warrenmanuel7183 Жыл бұрын

Checking if anyone else got this issue. Worked fine the first time I connected it. Made some room and plugged it back and boom. It’s not working anymore. What wires did y’all plug in and what did you leave out ?

@larrymurray1377 3 жыл бұрын

Quick easy question on this installation. Did you just tape off the orange and pink wires and the DVD worked? Or did you connect them to ground. Also my harness from the radio has 3mm jack too did you tape that off also?

@LscVip 4 жыл бұрын

Looking on point

@vipersyl 4 жыл бұрын

Nice...first let me say FIRST! Since no one else said it...secondly, what an awesome upgrade man! I’d love to see it playing movies. That’s actually pretty awesome! They have a Tesla style radio that I could put in my explorer but $600! 😬 also! I love the ending man! 👍 👑

@LscVip 4 жыл бұрын

Lol @ First

@itdoesntmatterwhatyourname6128 3 жыл бұрын

Just a cheap $100 dual. he'd been much better off spending another $30 or so & atleast getting a double din Soundstream head unit. Then he'd had built in navigation, plenty of rcas on back of headunit to add multiple amps for mids/highs & subs and all the multimedia options one could want.

@carsmartautomotive4266 3 жыл бұрын

I have an 07 p71 and that wire harness did not fit, it''s too big. Any suggestions?

@koufax3739 4 жыл бұрын

Man p71s are the best with mods I'm trying to get a straight exahust 2 valve delete cold air intake and lights and sirens!

@jacobeakright7834 Жыл бұрын

The wiring plug that you have that adapts to it will work on the 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis won't it

@lokaso03 3 ай бұрын

I hooked it up and it turned on then I turned my car off taped it up and now it won’t turn on I re did everything and now the radio just won’t cut on , I checked my fuses and they’re both good should I just take it back and get a new one ?

@Dawid_74 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@mikebreezytv8811 Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!!!!

@DavidGonzalez-gh8gk 4 жыл бұрын

Got any links for an after market stereo install on a 1997 CVPI with the factory amp removed??? I already put in the stereo(sony single din) and Amp but sounds like someone's screaming at the end of a very far tunnel. I'm stuck,smh.

@jayteezysworld6817 4 жыл бұрын

Yes very easy install I have a double din in mine

@MONICAJIMENEZ-qj2oe 4 жыл бұрын

I like very much 👍👍👍👍

@isaacprado3735 4 жыл бұрын

Did it last week windows don't wanna go up and trunk release isn't working or radio

@tartaruszelus5473 4 жыл бұрын

I just use a metal hanger the same way but it’s a little smaller so you won’t f up the sides and you don’t even have to wiggle go = not // and you can literally pull it out in two seconds

@Herv66 Жыл бұрын

Thank You !

@edwardbelcher1551 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@MrRockydee07 2 жыл бұрын

Did the radio lock in place when you pushed it in . Thanks

@towboatjeff Жыл бұрын

So the radio isn't actually attached to the dash, it's just setting in the hole? I think I'll do mine a lil different.

@JosexRico 3 жыл бұрын

i need a double din for my 05 marquis ,,but i need one that fits into the hole i dont want to trim anything at all where can i get one?

@MrWeathers17 4 жыл бұрын

My stock radio doesn't power on any idea as to why? Don't wanna put an aftermarket and that one doesn't power on either

@chevy2599 11 ай бұрын

Um, what secures the new double din? You just slide it into the dash, then what? What's actually holding it in place so doesn't slide out in the event of a rear end or whatever?

@LMCTowingandRecovery 4 ай бұрын

I have a 6.2 inch pioneer avh120 bt, any tips to get that to slide back. Also, shout out to metal coat hangers, who needs the metal tool to pull out the factory radio 😂

@imserious2187 21 күн бұрын

You only have to trim for double din, or single din too?

@swaggMr.Fair_Fortune 4 жыл бұрын

Right on time

@pimosabe8043 2 ай бұрын

Interested in installing this on to my crown vic. How do you get it to play movies?

@al-mubdizahir8704 3 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna need to replace my factory speakers huh? Just bought an 04 police interceptor with 120k miles. I want to replace my radio but what about my factory speakers. Will it not sound good with the new radio???

@karissaferguson1193 3 ай бұрын

You have link for exact radio and stuff bought?

@brandongesiakowski2932 3 жыл бұрын

What Do I do if I did all that, even changed all the fuses and it still don’t work?

@MrJord1994 Жыл бұрын

You can fix that screen going black by turning off the back up camera function in the radio settings

@thekreal8703 2 жыл бұрын

Is the ticket light cap red or is the bulb red? Thanks

@eliasornelas2383 3 жыл бұрын

Is it the same steps with any other radio?

@darrellnettles2682 2 жыл бұрын

Nice where did you get the rear spoiler

@charleshains3239 2 жыл бұрын

Does it do that to the Lincoln Navigator 2004 too?

@logankarr3015 2 жыл бұрын

How do you like that Dual head unit? Is it holding up well?

@Lee19711 4 жыл бұрын

Good 411 brother ✌️

@kingcrownp7130 4 жыл бұрын

Hey what's cracking!! Nice move!!

@Twinlegacy504 4 жыл бұрын

How secure is your radio in there? It doesn't slide out at all?

@aldogonzalez4488 10 ай бұрын

how can you play video on that radio?!

@BradHouser Ай бұрын

Next thing you do after completing the wiring is to test it by turning it on. That way you don't have to remove it if doesn't work.

@OldTimerGarden 2 жыл бұрын

Did you just loosely slide it in or did you actually mount it with a brace or bracket of some kind? I can see it bouncing out while traveling a rough road if you didn't. haha

@Slimyroadskennel Жыл бұрын

What year Vic was that I have a 1995 and was curious myself

@Nethter 4 жыл бұрын

What about the antenna wire? I wanna wire that one up too

@itdoesntmatterwhatyourname6128 3 жыл бұрын

@Nethter definitely wire the antenna wire. This guy half-a**ed this install. he didn't even unhook the battery under the hood, which is the proper way of doing any electrical install to make sure you do not fry your new headunit or anything in the vehicle. Smh just because he isn't going to listen to the radio doesn't mean the person he sells that Crown Vic to doesn't want to listen to the radio. Hard to respect him when he posts a video of a halfa** install using junk from auto zone. A Dual brand headunit, really?! Smh

@SlikLizrd 3 жыл бұрын

@@itdoesntmatterwhatyourname6128 YES !! You are correct to hook up the Antenna Wire. The rest of your comment is totally un-called for. Mr. Random has many Install Videos here, and he also has MANY HELPFUL VOTES, too; with many thank-yous. Does Mr. Random ever make mistakes !?? YES, he does, which tells us that he is HUMAN, just like you and me. There's no need for your being disrespectful. As for Auto Zone -- they are no better or worse than the rest of the chain parts houses. Best all-around for quality, selection, and prices is "RockAuto.com"

@larrysmith5130 3 жыл бұрын

Thats gotta be the most popular head unit for the panther

@lucky-rowe2623 2 жыл бұрын

So is it in there loose> I know you said tight fit..but if you are in a car crash will or could it come out and hurt my kids or me?

@bitcoinnoderunner 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, radio was ttipping and killing battery, will order catalog numbers

@terrancestepney 3 жыл бұрын

What adapter did you use?

@ram4876 4 жыл бұрын

What kinda saw did you use

@elgordoaj93_28 3 ай бұрын

Wait did you not use a dash kit ?

@trelview8416 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a link to a diagram 03 grand marquis

@Alexrules237 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have other recommendations for other radios? I wanna put a new one in mine but I don't like the touchscreen or Bluetooth stuff.

@stevenbalas 4 жыл бұрын

I have a pioneer single din head unit (I think it was $80 one) that I bought about 7 years ago when I got my license and my first crown Vic and shes still cranking out tunes without issue