Maddog121483
LVC Member
where can i find an original indash navi system?, i currently have the 6 in dash cd changer. or is it too costly??? or is it even possible to put one in??? thanks
Original Navigation System???
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FreeFaller
USAF LS8
Maddog121483 said:
From what I've heard it is a friggin nightmare to put the Factory Nav system in. Also quite costly...
Your best bet is to go aftermarket if you want Nav.
pdzcallday
Active LVC Member
:I It would take some time to get that working right with your car..
joedirt
Active LVC Member
Ford Navi systems suck anyway..
2001LS8Sport
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Well, I think the Ford system is tremendous...as do many others. It really is a very well engineered system. But here is a post I made in another thread. Take it for what it's worth:
I have looked and researched this EXTENSIVELY for my wife's Aviator. A word to the wise...don't consider adding the OEM option. I know the wiring is different between the Aviator and the LS, but there are still enough similarities that make this a non-starter unless you absolutely have to have the factory unit. Here are some things to think about that I found out on the Aviator...
You will need a ton of parts. You are looking at a head unit, a dvd drive, a module, an antenna, and a rear view mirror just to start. Then you will need the factory wiring harness. Adding your own is not really an option. There are shielded wires, twisted pairs, etc. that need to be incorporated in the sysytem. I even asked Painless Wiring and Howell if they would be interested in building me one and they both turned me down. Next, you will need to rewire the factory stereo system. The speakers on my Aviator are powered differently with the Nav. One system powers them with the amp, the other doesn't and I can't remember now which is which. You will need to wire and install the NAV rear view mirror. It has a microphone that you need or the unit will throw a trouble code. And that is just what I can think of off the top of my head.
In my opinion, this is just not a viable swap. The unit shown here is very nice. Pioneer makes a fantastic couple of units (AVN1 ?) that everyone raves about. A dealer told me he could even install a unit that kept the function of the steering wheel controls. You could install the Pioneer yourself for under $2000 easy if you shop for it. The factory unit couldn't touch that. The wiring harnesses alone were hundreds of dollars
I have looked and researched this EXTENSIVELY for my wife's Aviator. A word to the wise...don't consider adding the OEM option. I know the wiring is different between the Aviator and the LS, but there are still enough similarities that make this a non-starter unless you absolutely have to have the factory unit. Here are some things to think about that I found out on the Aviator...
You will need a ton of parts. You are looking at a head unit, a dvd drive, a module, an antenna, and a rear view mirror just to start. Then you will need the factory wiring harness. Adding your own is not really an option. There are shielded wires, twisted pairs, etc. that need to be incorporated in the sysytem. I even asked Painless Wiring and Howell if they would be interested in building me one and they both turned me down. Next, you will need to rewire the factory stereo system. The speakers on my Aviator are powered differently with the Nav. One system powers them with the amp, the other doesn't and I can't remember now which is which. You will need to wire and install the NAV rear view mirror. It has a microphone that you need or the unit will throw a trouble code. And that is just what I can think of off the top of my head.
In my opinion, this is just not a viable swap. The unit shown here is very nice. Pioneer makes a fantastic couple of units (AVN1 ?) that everyone raves about. A dealer told me he could even install a unit that kept the function of the steering wheel controls. You could install the Pioneer yourself for under $2000 easy if you shop for it. The factory unit couldn't touch that. The wiring harnesses alone were hundreds of dollars