Great video. I ended up installing the Pioneer DMH-W2770NEX in our 2008 Grand Marquis the other day. All needed harnesses from Crutchfield, combined with your video, made install a breeze!

Masters Class in cool installation. Really like the "no show" wires concept as its something many DIYers miss out on.👍 p.s. Best Wishes to you and the family in this crappy time. 😷

Welcome back, Ray! Good to see you.

Nice video, but the only thing I noticed wrong, is that you tell us to connect the factory sub amp to the rear output of the stereo. The factory sub amp should actually be connected to the SUB OUTPUT of the stereo. Otherwise, your sub control options on the deck will not work on the sub. Also, by connecting the factory sub amp to the rear output, whenever you make adjust balance or fader, it will affect the sub amp. You avoid that issue if the sub amp is connected to the SUB OUTPUT, as sub output is not affected by the adjusting of fader or balance.

@RaymondUrias

4 жыл бұрын

I think I mis spoke in the video. But you are correct it needs to connect to sub out.

I picked mine up yesterday and I was looking at double dens to put in but then it turns out the guy restores classic vehicles and he put in a brand new factory head unit in there and it’s a beautiful brand new cassette player it’s kind of cool! Also has a CD changer in the trunk so I think I’m good. I have some sort of Bluetooth thing that streams to a radio station and it sounds pretty damn good.

Great heads up on the top bolt removal. Excellent video

Good to have you back brother

@RaymondUrias

4 жыл бұрын

Heeeeey good to see you too

Thank you for this video. You are addressing the exact issues I'm having with my current install project. I always prefer knowing someone else has pulled it off first lol

Holy smokes... Great skills, nicely done, really enjoyed watching it

You did a good job explaining everything on this video. Thank you

@overgrowthplanet7531

2 жыл бұрын

Yes thank you very much....i just bought my first panther

This is an excellent video on radio installation on a panther platform car. I watched another video and they were a total hack install.

Nice work, well done. Thank you.

Dam bro you know everything on that subject!!

Finally found a good instructional video! I’m going with the upgraded iLX-W670, I’m guessing it’s all pretty much the same, I hope! Thanks

excellent explanation of double din installation in a panther, a lot of important details that some others miss

@cali8221

Жыл бұрын

Whats a panther??lol

@cali8221

Жыл бұрын

I have a 2000 mercury grand marquis

@DeltaforceGaming01

Жыл бұрын

@@cali8221 the panther platform is just the name for these cars, crown Vic, marauder, marquis’s and town car

@cali8221

Жыл бұрын

@Delta-force Gaming ok thanks

Great video... I will be doing this soon.

This is the best one I seen yet

😂 Finger banging the cassette player killed me lmao 🤣

WHOOOAAA!!!! I haven't seen cassette tape in soooo long brings back memories

Im buying my girlfriend a new stereo for her 2006 Ford Crown Vic and this video is going to be super helpful!

@RaymondUrias

3 жыл бұрын

I want her car!

Welcome back

I just bought an extremely clean 06 MGM. The radio I bought is a DDX5707S KENWOOD. I wanted the additional disc drive. I've installed 3 other radios but this one seems to be a bit of a pain "cutting" Can't remove it etc. I'm glad you made some points. I'm going to order the bezel kit you bought and return the hardware that I currently have. I will have everything before its stuck in there haha. TWSS.

@RaymondUrias

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome they are incredibly comfortable cars. I honestly can't explain it.

@MikeyMike0954

2 жыл бұрын

@@RaymondUrias Coming from tuner cars, huge difference. I love it so far. Big plans.

Wow..Your alive...LOVE your Aliens shirt..

@RaymondUrias

4 жыл бұрын

Good to see you too!!! Awesome eye for detail!

@CKMCardesign

4 жыл бұрын

@@RaymondUrias Always. Both for cars and movies.

I have that radio. Its the best bang for the money

I just removed the top felt and slid my double din in 🤣 it stays still enough, and it doesn't rattle around when I drive. It also doesn't look too bad.

@snoopfl

2 жыл бұрын

Which radio size you used

@michaeldandrea9648

2 жыл бұрын

@@snoopfl double din

Great job man awesome

I'll be going with the dual electronics xdvd2269bt unit in my 98 Cartier Lincoln town car. Has factory 6 cd changer in trunk but don't like it in trunk and not going to retain it. Will retain factory amp and steering wheel buttons. Love my music but be great poppin in a dvd movie while chilling someplace somewhere

Great video my dude, I should’ve watched this before I started. I have a 2000 mercury grand marquis, and let’s just say this was a very different experience removing the old radio. I don’t have the bolts on the inside for some reason, and I have the wrong dash kit, but I plan on fixing that very soon, and with a re watch the n this video I’m confident it will be a success. Side note: really cool that I got the exact same radio, way before I ever watched the video, makes this vid that much better for me.

@RaymondUrias

4 жыл бұрын

You're going to love that little radio! the boot time is a little slow but there are so many Minor details that you can adjust that it makes it a good buy

@elirick09

4 жыл бұрын

Raymond Urias I am so excited to use it, got off the whole weekend and it’s clear skies so this is gonna be a great way to pass the weekend time

@tonyglock6161

Жыл бұрын

Did u ever get the radio in the '00 MGM? I have a '00 as well and want to go for switching from factory to a double din

@elirick09

Жыл бұрын

@@tonyglock6161 yes I did, I had to dremmal the top and sides, get a specific dash kit and all. Final product looked fantastic! It’s definitely possible my guy, go for it!

@Niccckk

Жыл бұрын

@@elirick09 Did you have to dremel the bottom as well? there is a pieve of plastic/metal on the bottom too

Nice job bro

Thanks for that info about the three plug sets. So, when I install my Kenwood double din in my 02, am I gonna lose that subwoofer??

@RaymondUrias

3 жыл бұрын

You should be fine 😃

Great job You have a clip for Mercedes E350

wow i have the same exacy car 2000 limcoln and im definetly gunna hit my boy up to do this for me

Hey man. So I can’t put a ford truck radio because it’s a square and the stock TC radio has that step down. I didn’t realize that.

He incorrectly labels two harnesses: 4:46 - the plug in the back with seven wires is the CD changer 4:58 - this plug with four wires is for the amplifier

@josephhegwer766

Ай бұрын

Hey so I have a 99 grand marquis that doesn't have CD changer or the amp, so do I just void those two plugs with installing a new head unit ??

Where have you been? Go to see ya!!!

Glad to see you again. Ray, what is the best Android head unit? I mean, they are all laggy and their internal specs is crap. Like 2-4 GB of RAM and some generic "quad-core super duper 9000" CPU. Like 50$ phone. Why nobody is producing that with flagship phone like components? Snapdragon 8xx + 8 GB of RAM. I need that in my life!

@RaymondUrias

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha that would be the world's most powerful radio 😂

My question about an aftermarket stereo, but in a 2009 Mercedes C300 4-Matic Sport. The problem I had initially was in-between the factory harness and the factory stereo there was a secondary harness. Not really sure what that harness does, but when it was used I was not able to get power to my new Sony AVX-5000. Once I bypassed that intermediate harness I was able to get power and everything worked, or so I thought. What happens now is if my car is left for more than say 4-5 hours, the stereo looses memory. I have tested aux power and it is there, but it seems to go away, weird. I know that most cars take a couple hours to go into deep sleep mode and this is probably what is happening. Since you have the same vehicle I thought you might have an answer to this. Do I need an adapter? Is there a setting in the car I need to change? Any help is appreciated.

@bryandowling8524

4 жыл бұрын

Why are you putting aftermarket in a Mercedes 🤷🏻‍♂️

On the 03+ it's a way easier install. Older models you have to modify the air duct.

@RaymondUrias

4 жыл бұрын

Yes ford got smat lol

@JayJohnPaul

4 жыл бұрын

Don’t have to modify the air duct if you buy a “mech-less” headunit. Welcome to 2020!

@joe521

3 жыл бұрын

What about an 02 town car

@DeiHarper9361

3 жыл бұрын

@@joe521 98-02 are the same.

@whitelavarball

3 жыл бұрын

I need help what do I need to do for my double din to fit in 1999 grand marquis

Question. Where does CMK ship from? I want to buy the display for my C300 but i dont know if its over seas and with all this Coronavirus going on i dont know if they are shipping.

@RaymondUrias

4 жыл бұрын

I would contact Chris he responds very quickly to emails he lives in Denmark ,he has a warehouse with supply in stock. Just check with him first to make sure the part you're looking for is on hand.

Looks good but there’s a lot that can go wrong. As was pointed out in the comments even this advanced installer made a mistake and he has a lot of knowledge. I have my doubts about doing this myself. I used to install stereos into cars back in the day but there’s a lot more going on with this. I liked that Roybi Dremel and I’ve always liked Klein tools.

So there's no reason to cut the plastic on the top or air ducts like.older videos? Is that because they were installing CD or DVD double dins? I'd like to install a media receiver like I did in my truck. Alot smaller depth with the media receiver.

@RaymondUrias

2 жыл бұрын

No reason to ever do that. Back in the day I remember installers cutting up ac vents as well, sad day. Even back then there work arounds

@mayorhp

2 жыл бұрын

@@RaymondUrias glad to hear that. I have a 1999 Town car with 88k original miles. Cutting up the duct work was the reason I've never out a double din in. After recently installing a double din media receiver in my 2002 f150. With light modifications like this video, it made me revisit the idea of upgrading the town car.

I wish he had showed us pluging in and wiring the harness together

Raymond I have a 2002 Lincoln continental with Cassette tape AM/FM and CD changer on the middle compartment of my armrest The radio looks fantastic would it work on my car

@RaymondUrias

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it will fit your car. You will need different trim. Check crutchfield for the parts list

Done like a professional! What back up camera did you go with? Theres thousands out there, and only a fraction worth buying.

@RaymondUrias

7 ай бұрын

NATIKA Backup/Front View Camera,IP69K Waterproof Great Night Vision HD and Super Wide Angle Metal OEM Style Reverse Rear View Backup Camera for Cars Pickup Trucks SUVs RVs Vans (Black) a.co/d/ahFt5er

Yo Jared with SpitShop Music. So I should be able to run this exact same set up with all the same parts with my 02 Lincoln Town Car? I love what you did so if I can just do the same I am ecstatic…

@RaymondUrias

2 жыл бұрын

Yes 2002 will be the same. Enjoy

@spitshopmusic7461

2 жыл бұрын

@@RaymondUrias Thank you so much. Do you have any suggestions for a cheaper head unit or a way to search for something that will fit because I’m confused because it says this Alpine is 10x8x7 and my hole is only 7.5 wide and 4 1/8 height. Wish you had a Facebook or something so I could ask but I know you don’t. ANY help is appreciated

‘96 Towncar premium JBL blown8” sub. Got the bypass kit to go to the trunk, but there is nowhere to plug in the small Jack behind the stock…? Is that where the steering kit plugs?

@RaymondUrias

Жыл бұрын

Steering kit is the small jack

Welcome back Ray, how you been? I now have a rav4 2015.

@RaymondUrias

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome man, they are very underrated. I have seen a lot of cool things to them

@fitzphillips5370

4 жыл бұрын

I want to upgrade the radio to android style in the future

Hi, was just wondering what the product id is for the dash kit? I can't seem to find one anywhere that would fit my town car like yours did.. I can't order the whole kit from amazon.com as I'm in Canada.

@RaymondUrias

4 жыл бұрын

Which product are you looking for I'll help you out

@patricknelson7135

4 жыл бұрын

@@RaymondUrias Thanks! I'm looking for the xScorpion (I believe that's what you called it) dash kit / black bezel to fit around the radio (I also have the ILX-W650)

@RaymondUrias

4 жыл бұрын

@@patricknelson7135 got you this is the ASIN: B06XBH5VRB

I’ve got an 08 grand Marquis I wanna do this to, any idea if the installation kit will still work?

@mytrigger5613

Жыл бұрын

Likewise, I'm wondering what backup camera he opted for- if it really matters

Hi I have an 01 TC Exec and the "select & reset" buttons are missing from the message center. Do they have any functions? I can see wires through the holes but I have no idea if they function or not. If they do, where can I purchase new or used ones and hook them up?

@RaymondUrias

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they do they allow you to scroll though the cars menu for MPG, Range, ETC. Check ebay there are out there by the boat load

@DeiHarper9361

3 жыл бұрын

@@RaymondUrias Great, I recently got a new battery and it changed from miles to empty to mpg...sadly it seems I'm averaging 9.9 mpg "SHIT". Thanks though.

@DeiHarper9361

3 жыл бұрын

@@RaymondUrias Hi, Ray. Hate to bother you but I couldnt get anything to come up whe I seweched for the select and reset buttons for the message center. If it's no trouble to you could you link me to a site or ebay

If you don’t sauter, what other options do you have? Electrical tape?

@RaymondUrias

3 жыл бұрын

Tesa tape

Hi, where can I purchase one of them stereos and what's the correct spelling of the name of it I'm in the middle of installing a double DIN it was just yesterday in my 1999 Mercury Marquis and I ran into that problem but I do not want to mess with my air conditioning that's far more important than the stereo

@xxf3aredkillaxx719

3 жыл бұрын

What did you choose ?

@cupcakes7484

3 жыл бұрын

@@xxf3aredkillaxx719 I and up installing a kedela 7001 reciver from Amazon so far it's doing ok I paid $119.00 for it an I like it

I have a 02 grand marquis i love it, im usually good with installs and wiring, but in my old age lol i am too lazy and all this new stuff is way to advance for me, i mean im still in the cd stuff, cd changer is new to me lol. i like the way you set up this car, any chance you could help me with some wiring, or wiring the harnesses and every i need, I have a pocket of money with your name on it ;) or if its something your interested in, can i contact you somehow?

@RaymondUrias

2 жыл бұрын

Message me raymonduriasjr@gmail.com

How much would a shop charge to install a new head unit with reverse camera on a town car?

@RaymondUrias

Жыл бұрын

Radio - depends on the model you pick Hardware- depends on model radio you pick (safely... camera, relay, wires $95) Install- radio (1.5 hours * $100 hr = $150) Install- Backup camera and relay (1.5 hours * $100hr = $150) So Radio you pick + $395 is where you should plan to pay

Not sure if I missed it in the video, but can you share the model of the Alpine?

@RaymondUrias

Жыл бұрын

There is a link in description

What color do I hook the blue wired to for the amp ?

@RaymondUrias

3 жыл бұрын

It goes to nothing

What radio would you recommend for a 2007 mercury grand marquis?

@RaymondUrias

Жыл бұрын

This one or even boss floating screen

Do you think I would be able to do something similar for a 2000 Lincoln continental?

@RaymondUrias

2 жыл бұрын

Yes very similar. It's not too different

@mmink9336

2 жыл бұрын

@@RaymondUrias awesome thanks!

I have the same car I have the Cartier addition and it doesn’t have the cd changer

@RaymondUrias

4 жыл бұрын

That's interesting considering this one is a Cartier edition as well. The wiring is still the same. The plug that I did not use was for the 6-disc CD

Mean while im still trying to figure out what wiring harness interface I need..

@RaymondUrias

7 ай бұрын

@14:44

@codyh.1673

7 ай бұрын

I bought an interface harness for what was advertised as compatible with my year, make, and model but it will not plug into the existing wire nor are the pin even the same. There seems to be something off about my year crown vic.

How do i know if i have n amp??...i only hv 1 car plug...radio comes on n No sound...both factory n my new radio

@RaymondUrias

11 ай бұрын

All panthers have 2 plugs. Amp will be in the back above spare tire

Do you disconnect the car battery first???

@RaymondUrias

3 жыл бұрын

You sound disconnect the negative

will this fit in a 2004 grand marquis?

@RaymondUrias

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, even easier in that car

What radio you recommend 04 crown victoria

@RaymondUrias

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite one thus far is Pioneer DMH-2660NEX

Dear Raymond , please give me the Model Number of the ALPINE Radio. Many thans :-)

@RaymondUrias

4 жыл бұрын

Links in description 😁

Also, welcome to 2022, the car is now worth more then a dollar...the market price exploded over the last couple years.

But I love my Merle Haggard cassette!

@RaymondUrias

3 жыл бұрын

Just pour yourself a tall glass of Jack Daniels and listen to his music and you'll instantly feel super depressed

You didnt say what the other two wires to the amp connector were for

@Thebadbeaver9

2 жыл бұрын

Oh never mind, i saw they were just rcas for the amp output. Theyre connected to the headunits subwoofer output right?

But if you want a dvd player such as myself going to have to do a bit of a cut and duct tape.

Way too many wires,connectors,and connections could be a nightmare to troubleshoot I’ll stick with an Fm transmitter and play through the phone. To each his own I suppose.

What year is this for?

@RaymondUrias

3 жыл бұрын

all panther bodies before 2001

Oh. Snap!!! Lol

Will this fit in a 1997 grand marquis

@RaymondUrias

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, enjoy it

@gabescott2704

3 жыл бұрын

@@RaymondUrias does the bracket fit as well?

@RaymondUrias

3 жыл бұрын

@@gabescott2704 this one fit great, no complaint here

@gabescott2704

3 жыл бұрын

@@RaymondUrias how long of a USB extension did you use?

@RaymondUrias

3 жыл бұрын

@@gabescott2704 I ordered an 6.6ft and it was the perfect length

what lincoln is this?

@RaymondUrias

10 ай бұрын

Towncar

I swear I wish yu was in North Carolina cause these jokers trippin

What state are you in? I want to hire you to do mine lol

@RaymondUrias

Жыл бұрын

Florida. If your here let me know, I can help you out

@pacoboyd4977

Жыл бұрын

@@RaymondUrias I’m in Ga, what part of FL you in ? I can come down

@RaymondUrias

Жыл бұрын

@@pacoboyd4977 south Florida, about 1hr both of Miami

Great video but the only thing i wanted to see you skipped!!! I want to know how the dash kit actually locks in to the dash and you skipped that part.

@RaymondUrias

Жыл бұрын

You just push the radio in with the plate on.... It's straight forward. It will clip when it's in

@TheGdiddy35

Жыл бұрын

@@RaymondUrias Ok thanks for that and i assume it unlocks with keys of some sort? My install is different i just put a 10.1" touch screen from Eonon in my dash it's just sitting there no problems with it moving but i'd like it to be locked in. Anyway thanks for the video man!

@RaymondUrias

Жыл бұрын

@@TheGdiddy35 I would have to pull the dash panel out. I screwed the stinger template directly to the radio

What kind of radio is this?

@RaymondUrias

3 жыл бұрын

Alpine mechless

@whitelavarball

3 жыл бұрын

@@RaymondUrias thank you and sorry I should have read your info before asking but I have a 99 grand marquis and it's a pain in the ass to fit radio

@RaymondUrias

3 жыл бұрын

@@whitelavarball I talk about this in the video. It's the exact same process, you will need to do minor triming and get a mechless radio. A normal radio will not fit unless you cut your AC duct

@whitelavarball

3 жыл бұрын

@@RaymondUrias yes I trimmed the piece but the air duct is in the way now so my radio sticks out and honestly I'm afraid to cut the duct I don't wanna mess anything up and hopefully I'll have time to take the dash apart to see what needs done

@RaymondUrias

3 жыл бұрын

@@whitelavarball just buy a different radio lol You don't want mess with the AC

Can sum one plz help me

@RaymondUrias

Жыл бұрын

With what?

@cali8221

Жыл бұрын

@@RaymondUrias I've been trying to find out what size speakers are in a 2000 mercury grand marquis and does it take a single or double din and what harness do I need ...ive been searching for like 2 days now ..

@RaymondUrias

Жыл бұрын

@@cali8221 Grand Marquis is the exact same as this vehicle. You can do a single din or you can do a double din. The choice is yours. This video shows you how to do a double din. For speaker sizes, it depends on which trim you have. I would recommend going to the crutchfield website putting in your car's information and it will give you all the parts and pieces you need

That kit looks bad - the corners don't match the Lincoln dash.

It's the twenty first century not the twentieth. The 1900's was the the twentieth.

I use 4 nails to pop it out...no need to buy the tool

Your mistaken, my grand marquis has a full double din opening its an 03

@RaymondUrias

4 жыл бұрын

This is a 2000. They changed the dash in 2001. You don't need to trim

@robertvilliard6768

4 жыл бұрын

@@RaymondUrias you do gotta trim but the inside is NOT interfered by the a/c

@ThundaCat

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertvilliard6768 I had gaps on the left and right in my 2002 grand marquis. Did you and if so, howd you fix it.

@robertvilliard6768

4 жыл бұрын

The Dual radio has a beauty ring that fits around to fill that!

300$ radio wtf

Too much cutting must be an easier set up

Found out the secret to Donald Trump's hair yet? 🧐

@rabokarabekian409

Жыл бұрын

In 2020, $70,000 paid to style Trump’s hair for television, claimed as expenses.

This video is long for no reason. You talkin TOOOOOO damn much bro

This would have been a good video had you not tried to explain it like an incel.

To much talking