Everyone, here is my post on on my install of AVIC-F900BT.
It went VERY WELL. No surprises with the CAR. In fact it was amazing how the HD radio and XM receivers fit so well in the glove compartment.
Thanks to others here with there posts on Nav systems. It was a big help and it helped me install mine so easy. Especially using my dremel on the Nav Bezel bracket.
Thanks to LSKONCEPTS for the quick shipping on the NAV BEZEL.
The only thing that was tough was drilling the holes in the factory bracket that came with the car. But made some marks on the bracket, drilled the holes and used a couple of the provided screws from the Avic-F900BT box.
Just take your time and make some marks and drill the holes. I would say total install time was about 8-10 hours. I did a lot of testing and fitting to make sure it looked and everything worked before finishing up.
These materials helped out:
Wiring Harness:
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=103000&i=120705521&tp=2977&avf=N
Factory Radio Wiring Harness Layout-2005-2006
http://crutchfield.custhelp.com/cgi...Xh0PUxpbmNvbG4gbHMgd2lyaW5n&p_li=&p_topview=1
PAC SWI-PS Instructions for Lincoln LS 03-06
http://pac-audio.com/swixprogrammin...earch=Lincoln&Submit2=+Search+Vehicles&ID=249
Antenna Splitter
To get the MSN DIRECT to work it needs to have a Std. FM SIGNAL. But when installing HD Radio it takes the factory Antenna and there is nothing left to plug into the back of the AVIC-F900BT. So you need to get a Y-Splitter.
http://www.crutchfield.com/app/product/item/main.aspx?i=12040UV44&search=antenna
I used some of the other manuals that came with all the materials to help with the wiring. No big secrets, really straight forward install.
The last picture is my custom made splash screen.
That black thing sticking out of my dash by my key is the MIC. Which sounds and functions great!!!
I have my BlackJack II sync up with around 250 contacts downloaded to the device. No issues.
It went VERY WELL. No surprises with the CAR. In fact it was amazing how the HD radio and XM receivers fit so well in the glove compartment.
Thanks to others here with there posts on Nav systems. It was a big help and it helped me install mine so easy. Especially using my dremel on the Nav Bezel bracket.
Thanks to LSKONCEPTS for the quick shipping on the NAV BEZEL.
The only thing that was tough was drilling the holes in the factory bracket that came with the car. But made some marks on the bracket, drilled the holes and used a couple of the provided screws from the Avic-F900BT box.
Just take your time and make some marks and drill the holes. I would say total install time was about 8-10 hours. I did a lot of testing and fitting to make sure it looked and everything worked before finishing up.
These materials helped out:
Wiring Harness:
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=103000&i=120705521&tp=2977&avf=N
Factory Radio Wiring Harness Layout-2005-2006
http://crutchfield.custhelp.com/cgi...Xh0PUxpbmNvbG4gbHMgd2lyaW5n&p_li=&p_topview=1
PAC SWI-PS Instructions for Lincoln LS 03-06
http://pac-audio.com/swixprogrammin...earch=Lincoln&Submit2=+Search+Vehicles&ID=249
Antenna Splitter
To get the MSN DIRECT to work it needs to have a Std. FM SIGNAL. But when installing HD Radio it takes the factory Antenna and there is nothing left to plug into the back of the AVIC-F900BT. So you need to get a Y-Splitter.
http://www.crutchfield.com/app/product/item/main.aspx?i=12040UV44&search=antenna
I used some of the other manuals that came with all the materials to help with the wiring. No big secrets, really straight forward install.
The last picture is my custom made splash screen.
That black thing sticking out of my dash by my key is the MIC. Which sounds and functions great!!!
I have my BlackJack II sync up with around 250 contacts downloaded to the device. No issues.