Ideas as to why the speakers would not be working....
Assuming that you are using the factory amps. Blown fuse. The amps uses different fuses from the radio.
How did you wire the remote turn on feature? Does your head unit provide the +12 volts for the remote power up feature? Have you confirmed that the head unit is actually supplying the +12 volts?
How did you build and wire the harness adapter?
Yes. there is a harness that runs to the back of the sterio from that amp. Follow the power plug connected to the sterio, and look for a (about 1in X 1in) square plug with metal shielding around it, thats the speaker feed going to the amps. It should be taped along side that power plug. Whoever installed that kenwood apparently isn't fromiliar with the Mach setup (if there an install shop they should know the mach systems well... key word= should.) If it was a standard stock setup, the amp bypass would have worked, but using that part in that place on the mach would have only sent signals(full range, not crossed over as the factory amp sends it. Had you turned it up for an extended period, damage could have been caused to the tweets with it wired that way.) to the tweeters.I used the 5511 harness, have everything correct, but I have no sound either. I am running a Kenwood MP235 cd player...I have a question about the 460 system however, is there a bundle of wiring that connects to the under dash front amp under the speaker input?
Nanna got this car and had this Kenwood put in it, and when they installed it, they bypassed the factory amps, but used the factory speakers, so I got no bass response AT ALL they used a amp bypass clip which I removed today, then I reconnected it to the rear of the factory amp, but is there a different factory clip under it?? It feels like it, but I cant SEE it to tell...
or am I missing something way to frickin easy???I have googled but cannot find a simple wiring scematic for these mac one systems in my 2000 gt. please help.
Picture on Left is harness being wired and picture on right is regulator with input prong soldered( amp turn on wire from radio harness onto the prong shown
Allllright the radio is in and working, here are some pictures to help out. Below are pictures of the two main connections you will need to hook into. The first picture is the power plug for the headunit and the second contains all your speaker wires. I will have to post a couple pictures each post due to the limit on attachments. Here is a step by step plan on installation of a deck on a 2000 Mustang GT
1) Unhook your battery just to be safe, you should always unhook your battery when working on car electronics.
2)Remove the stock radio and slave cd player with the radio removal tools or a hanger bent into the correct shape. I won't go into detail about this removal, you should check other threads if you have questions. This can be a real pain in the butt to say the least and you may need the help of a friend. If you get frustrated walk away before you scratch up your radio bezel, you may need to rock the radio back and forth when you put the release keys in.
3)Unplug the radio and cd player from their car harnesses(plug are on the back of the radio and cd player) and get that factory garbage out of your way since you won't be needing it anymore.
4)At this point you should already have the correct harness but if you are still looking for it the part is Metra Harness #70-5511(THANKS Member BLUEINK and also eliteJAE for sending me the parts and tips, you guys are awesome) I picked this up at Mickey Shore($10.00) because nobody around here seemed to have it. It can be purchased at a variety of locations but just not in my town apparently haha.
You will also need a 5 Volt Fixed Voltage Regulator (Radio Shack #276-1770) to eliminate amplifier pop when you turn the system on(Thanks Tim over at USAMustangs.com). This will be soldered in between the radio harness and and metra adapter on the amp turn on wire(it says it on the wire which wire this is and I believe it is blue with a white stripe on it). Simply solder the wire from the radio harness on the input prong and the wire from the Metra adapter on the output prong. The regulator will need to be grounded also, I spliced it into the ground on the power harness but I suppose it could be grounded on the frame of the car also, that would be the users call. There are pictures below showing the soldering(I am no expert solderer by any means, as long as it sticks and stays I am happy) This will stop the POP that happens when you turn your vehicle on, I tried it without the regulator and it absolutely is necessary.
5) Match all the corresponding colors or wires and connect them on your headunits harness and your metra harness. I took my time and soldered all of them but that is your call. Tape everything up(each individual wire) so that there is no chance of a short and also tape up and cover the wires you will not be using.
6) Take your radio back out and test it, make sure everything works before placing into your car. If it works you are golden you can now put it back in the dash. No dash kit is required for this car because it is a single DIN radio, you just need to bend the pins on your head units install sleeve to keep it in there. You will want to purchase a universal din pocket as I stated above, the part number is also listed above
I will post pictures below! message me on here or at beradbac@hotmail.com if you have questions and I will try to help if possible. This should be pretty self explanatory but get a hold of me if you need help and I will answer back!
Brad-
Please feel free to critique this or add on guys if you see something I missed!
Picture on left is power harness and picture on right is 8 pin speaker harness
Hey all I am the new owner of a 2000 Mustang GT with the Mach 460 System. After scouring the internet I have had no luck finding complete instructions on installing a new head unit on a 2000 Mustang GT with the Mach system. I have however found tutorials on other years and realize that they are similar but still different . I would like to make a complete list of instructions and parts for this year with no guessing involved but first I need whatever information my fellow 2000 GT Mustang owners can give me so I can complete my car. I have read that the harnesses needed can be bought at places such as autozone and walmart but I am not sure what part is it.
I believe the part is FDK13B for the Scosche
http://www.millionbuy.com/scofdk13b.html
I also read this particular harness will work
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=265-790&CFID=19796926&CFTOKEN=18596817
Which one is it?
Also is a dash kit required on this year?
Anyone with experience installing a head unit on a 2000 I would really appreciate your input and information regarding parts and tips. I plan on taking pictures and making this a step by step install so others like myself don't have to look further than our thread to get a nice stereo working in their 2000 with the Mach.
Thanks in advance-
Brad-
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