I’m looking for a 98-2000 Mach 460 head unit!!

[MyLittlePony]

I think you just click on the name then “start a conversation.”

 

[ttocs]

if you click on his name on the left you can start a conversation.

Just out of curiosity what is all on the mix tape?

 

[1998MustangVert]

if you click on his name on the left you can start a conversation.

Just out of curiosity what is all on the mix tape?

They’re nothing special,.. the reason I’m looking for a new head unit is for the cassette mechanism. I want to be able to use a Bluetooth adapter to play music from my phone. I just prefer the stock look in these cars to anything else.

 

[TrickVert]

They’re nothing special,.. the reason I’m looking for a new head unit is for the cassette mechanism. I want to be able to use a Bluetooth adapter to play music from my phone. I just prefer the stock look in these cars to anything else.

That's why I did this:

Well, that and being a convertible, I figured having what looks like a stock stereo would reduce the chance of coming out of somewhere and finding my top cut to shreds and an empty hole in the dash.

EDIT: I added THIS BLUETOOTH MODULE. You could likely do the same to a factory head unit using the Tape/Aux mod MyLittlePony mentioned.

 

[1998MustangVert]

That's why I did this:

Well, that and being a convertible, I figured having what looks like a stock stereo would reduce the chance of coming out of somewhere and finding my top cut to shreds and an empty hole in the dash.

EDIT: I added THIS BLUETOOTH MODULE. You could likely do the same to a factory head unit using the Tape/Aux mod MyLittlePony mentioned.

thanks!! This will have to be something I look into next year. I’ve already hit my limit on expenditures for this year, but thank you for that. How did you install that new head unit?

 

[TrickVert]

It's a Kenwood Excelon KDC-X689 single-DIN radio istalled where the CD player would go. I believe I just used the parts that came with the radio, and an extra Ford rear slide support I had. I wired the accessory/switched 12VDC lead to the antenna output on the factory deck, so when the factory deck is off, the Kenwood stays dormant. When you push the OEM stereo power button, it turns on the Kenwood.

 

[ttocs]

That remote output is only really meant to power a relay I am surprised you have not blown the output on the factory deck.

 

[TrickVert]

It's an input trigger only. Main power for the head unit is pulled from the constant +12VDC.

 

[ttocs]

It's an input trigger only. Main power for the head unit is pulled from the constant +12VDC.

well yes and no as I am willing to bet if you look at the switched (red) power input it normally has a 10 amp fuse on it. Besides that the remote output on the mach system is a 9v system so I am surprised it even powers it up from that aspect.

 

[TrickVert]

I'm not sure what you're trying to say. The Kenwood uses the switched power (red wire) only to a trigger an input to "tell" the unit to power up. The power lead that runs the amp, etc. is not the switched power wire. It is a larger (yellow) wire connected constant 12 volt source.



Also, I used the *antenna* power wire from the OEM deck, not the amp power signal.

 

[Overboost]

That's why I did this:

Well, that and being a convertible, I figured having what looks like a stock stereo would reduce the chance of coming out of somewhere and finding my top cut to shreds and an empty hole in the dash.

EDIT: I added THIS BLUETOOTH MODULE. You could likely do the same to a factory head unit using the Tape/Aux mod MyLittlePony mentioned.

now that is a slick setup....

 

[apsmith49921]

OP... what bluetooth adapter are you using

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[1998MustangVert]

OP... what bluetooth adapter are you using

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I use a simple Bluetooth adapter from amazon. Cost me like $22 with prime shipping.

 

[Flade]

I have a couple head units from 94-98. They are all the same for the Mach 460. In most cases it was the CD player that failed so I upgraded the head unit. If you still need one let me know and I’ll send you pics of what I have

 

[Connie]

MAN! Talk of Cassette Tapes makes me feel young again. I hope your memories are recorded on Maxell UD-XL II's. I still have mine from over 30 Years ago, and still sound fresh. But, as said, I do think transferring yours to CD, is the best bet though. BOB.

 

[delling3]

This sounds dumb, but I’m new to the forums... how do I do that? I tried going to your profile but it says that you have limited certain people to see it

Go to the top of the page and click on your screen name, then click on conversations, then select start a new conversation. This forum uses "conversation" in place of the more common "private message" but it's the same thing.

 

[97ponygt]

Just to touch on the abs light what year is the mustang? Just found a way to read the abs codes without a diagnostic tool so want to pass on my new found information if it is applicable to your year.

 

[1998MustangVert]

Just to touch on the abs light what year is the mustang? Just found a way to read the abs codes without a diagnostic tool so want to pass on my new found information if it is applicable to your year.

It is a 1998 mustang

 

[97ponygt]

Okay yeah you can read your ABS light code using a paper clip and putting it in two specific terminals on the abs port. It’s the two ports with the orange/white and black wiring.

 

[Five]

I know this is old, but I have one if you still need it.