Advice regarding installation aftermarket radio in this vehicle

CCURRAN001

MEMBER
2009 FORD ESCAPE
2.5L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
66,000 MILES

Hello,

I have the vehicle listed above XLT FWD. I want to replace the factory
radio (called, ‘audio control module’ by ford) with a jvc kd – r420 radio
Cd player. This ACM is illuminated and run by a thin, flat component called a
Function control interface module. It also needs the sync
Connection to run (which I don’t need ). There are also two steering wheel
Control wires (also which I don’t need ). There is no external amp or sub
woofer.

I have located the 12v continuous, the ground wire, the 12v ‘in
Start only’ line, and all the speaker wires on the factory connector, but
There is no other illumination wire.

My JVC has the 2 12v wires, the ground wire, and the illumination wire.

How do I do this? Preferably without buying an expensive adapter harness, also what to do about the illumination?

Thanks loads,
Chris

1 Reply

DANNY L

MECHANIC
5,648 POSTS

Hello, I'm Danny.

Just a quick comment. There is a company called METRA that you might want to check out online first. They make plug-and-play wiring harnesses for aftermarket applications. They run roughly $25.00. This prevents from having to splice wires and also prevent battery drains due to rewiring. Also helps if you want to sell car and reinstall original radio if needed. I've attached a picture below. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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