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I am putting a aftermarket head unit in my 96 Cobra. I went to best buy to buy this harness:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Metra%20-%20Radio%20Wire%20Harness%20Adapter%20for%20Select%20Ford%20Vehicles/9435471.p?id=1218104799255&AID=10597222&PID=3193530&ref=39&loc=01&lp=7&URL =http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2FMetra+-+Radio+Wire+Harness+Adapter+for+Select+Ford+Vehicles%2F9435471.p%3Fid%3D1218104799255&cp=1&skuId=9435471&st=ford

But was sold this harness:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Metra+-+Turbokits+Aftermarket+Radio+Wire+Harness+Adapter+for+Select+Ford+Vehicles/1331972.p?id=1183160745729&skuId=1331972

At this point I am not getting any sound. I have read on the internet that the one they sold me will work but I will have no low end from the stock speakers. It looks like I actually need the harness with the RCA's. Any input on this as I am sure there have been quite a few aftermarket decks installed out there??????

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which best buy did you go to bro? there several members on this site that work at best buy..i just recently stopped working there...some of the guys at best buy these days dont know what there doing!

i will say tho with the mach 460 everything is complicated when putting an aftermarket deck in...its almost better to replace everything!!

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It was the one in Natomas. I am not that much in to stereos at this point to replace everything. I just want a nice deck with some features. I have read plenty of people having good luck with the adapter with the RCA's.

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Hook a light tester to power then touch some wires thAt are hooked up to the grey plug with the radio on and playing when the music starts playing from touch the other wires disconnect the radio then hook the blue amp on wire to the wire that turned everything on and your
Golden or you can contact me with a pm and i will help you , if you can't figure it out

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I have the adapter with the rca's.10$

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quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
Hook a light tester to power then touch some wires thAt are hooked up to the grey plug with the radio on and playing when the music starts playing from touch the other wires disconnect the radio then hook the blue amp on wire to the wire that turned everything on and your
Golden or you can contact me with a pm and i will help you , if you can't figure it out

Worked great, just hooked up the blue wire. I did not notice any loss of bass like others have posted on other sites. On another note love the bluetooth on the deck. First one I have had that has that option. Thanks for the help.

Thanks GTowned. If it turns out I need it I will let you know.

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