Mach 460

mmvi · September 21st, 2008, 02:11 PM

So, I bought a new cd/radio unit for my cobra. I go to install it, and nothing lines up. I was not aware the 460 was such a pita to alter. So, I get this 25 dollar harness from circuit city, and once again I realize I'm screwed. So, my question is, why did ford make such a pos wiring configuration, not label things, and make it extremely difficult to install an aftermarket unit? Any help would be greatly appreciated. At this point, I am lost and giving up.

blueper · September 21st, 2008, 07:56 PM

I feel your pain.
I just ripped out all the Mach 460 crap.
Looking at the wiring for the system, it was a nightmare.
The front and rear amps were bridged and I had to locate the connector and unbridge them in the harness.
But, I'm almost done with my install.

Squints · September 21st, 2008, 09:59 PM

just get the right harness from a smaller, more "custom" type shop that actually knows what they're talking about. everything will line up fine.

wraitherx · September 24th, 2008, 12:30 AM

1) you need a H/U with F/R rca pre-outs
2) buy the harness from your local sound shop
3) harness Scosche Harnesses Harness FD LOWLEVEL HEADUNIT KIT at Scosche.com
4) plug them in, wire it up (make sure you power up the amp wire (blue/white to blue/white), and plug the RCA connections in and you are done

about 45 minutes worth of work. Not hard at all if you have all the right parts

September 21st, 2008, 02:11 PM	#1
mmvi Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 788 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mach 460 So, I bought a new cd/radio unit for my cobra. I go to install it, and nothing lines up. I was not aware the 460 was such a pita to alter. So, I get this 25 dollar harness from circuit city, and once again I realize I'm screwed. So, my question is, why did ford make such a pos wiring configuration, not label things, and make it extremely difficult to install an aftermarket unit? Any help would be greatly appreciated. At this point, I am lost and giving up.

September 21st, 2008, 09:59 PM	#3
Squints 2008 Hammock Rodeo Champ 2003 F-150 Lariat FX4 Supercab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VB,VA Posts: 1,236 iTrader: 0 reviews	just get the right harness from a smaller, more "custom" type shop that actually knows what they're talking about. everything will line up fine. __________________ i have no mustang. so don't listen to anything i say.

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September 21st, 2008, 07:56 PM	#2
blueper Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	I feel your pain. I just ripped out all the Mach 460 crap. Looking at the wiring for the system, it was a nightmare. The front and rear amps were bridged and I had to locate the connector and unbridge them in the harness. But, I'm almost done with my install.

September 24th, 2008, 12:30 AM	#4
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,568 iTrader: 11 reviews	1) you need a H/U with F/R rca pre-outs 2) buy the harness from your local sound shop 3) harness Scosche Harnesses Harness FD LOWLEVEL HEADUNIT KIT at Scosche.com 4) plug them in, wire it up (make sure you power up the amp wire (blue/white to blue/white), and plug the RCA connections in and you are done about 45 minutes worth of work. Not hard at all if you have all the right parts

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