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Can anyone verify that they have installed a Metra 99-5838ch in a GT350? I have a 2017 GT350 and just had an installer tell me that the kit wouldn't fit--that it would fit a GT or base Stang, but not the 350. I was under the impression that it works fine.

I had my GT 350 in the stereo shop yesterday to upgrade my head unit from the 4" to a double din. The shop told me that they couldn't get the Scosche or the Metra kit to work. They claimed it was because of the Launch Control and the Traction Control not working with the kits. The thing is, I...

I used the codes from this Google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JsjNNLuEvLQa7PEcSN7v6AjN_t9rWvz0npQpcBbU_u0/edit#gid=502531046 Everything else I got off of the Forscan forum and from watching Youtube videos. Is that what you mean?

Update: I used Forscan to turn off the fake engine noise this evening and it was totally successful. It also got rid of the loud hum I was experiencing. Thank you Relak for pointing me in the right direction. One step closer.

Did you do the coding yourself? What ODB read/write unit did you use?

Racemaster, although I am pretty sure my grounding is okay, it's definitely worth going through the system again to save $1000. Also, I called my local Super Ford dealership today to ask if they could flash the computer to remove the added engine sound and they told me that they "didn't know...

I have come to the same conclusion as Relak when it comes to the noise (both intended and unintended) in the system--it's the head unit. I am running a JL Audio Fix and a Twk DSP straight out of the head unit and the noise is unbearable. I have never encountered anything like it. The noise is...

I have the base stereo in my stang. It is a component system with the midrange 6.5" speakers in the doors and 1" tweeters in the A columns. So I would replace your door speaker with a component speaker. Then, you could choose to use the tweeter that comes with it and replace yours, or just leave...

CrashOverride, thanks, awesome reply. I'm still working through some of the issues, but all of your suggestions are helpful. I am going to use Forscan to shut off all the extra junk. Since I already have the wiring in place, iI am going to leave in the loc for now. If it works, great, if not, I...

Okay. My next step is to use Forscan and change the codes to change/disable the sound design settings. That alone may solve my problems. If I understand you correctly, I can leave it set to the base system configuration or change it to the premium system settings and that would give me a clean...

Thank you, Ramb, I appreciate it. That gives me enough to decide how to go forward. :thumbsup:

Thanks, Ramb. This is very helpful. It leads me to two questions: 1. Can anyone use Forscan? As long as they have the correct tool? Or does it need to be a Ford dealer? 2. Does the base system have an amplifier? Or does it just use the head unit?

I finished hooking everything up and it isn't working well. I have a ton of static and obvious ground loop faults. I am going to have to look at everything and make sure my grounds are good and using a common source. One thing, however, has come to light that makes me really disappointed in...

I already had the Fix82 and originally, I just wanted to use it as a LOC. I wanted to use the original wiring to the speakers, which is why I wanted to make sure I was using the harness to intercept and return the signal after any processing took place. If it is in the wrong place, the system...

The difference is the Fix 82 has an equalizer that flattens out the signal and it also removes any time alignment (the purpose of both would be defeated if my splice comes before the Audio Control Unit.) If you are good with any equalization and time alignment that Ford adds in, your setup...

Does anyone know where I can tap into a switched power wire in the rear of the car? **Edit** There is a perfectly good post on this earlier in this forum that I missed. There is a blue and white switched power supply in the wiring bundle that runs into the trunk deck.

I am most of the way through an upgrade. I got the dash apart last night and was looking at the wires and a couple of questions come to mind. I am using a JL Audio Fix 82 as an LOC. I want the full audio range, so I figured that I could get all of the channels at that location. I bought the...

Yes. It is a good point or the sides of the compartment itself (the gas tank is farther forward).

I built an amplifier rack that fits in my spare tire well and I am looking for a good ground point—but I don't want to accidentally drill into the gas tank. Is there a safe location in the well? The sides of the well "sound" hollow... I've read that others in this thread say that they have used...

I found a slick solution to this problem. KnuKonceptz makes an Ultimate Positive Battery Terminal with a top post adaptor that lets you keep the factory wiring intact. I saw it on the Car Audio Fabrication video series. I found it here...