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[sphinxen]

hello i got a ford cd changer the radio(ford sound 2000) and the amp.
and i have pluggd it in my room using the guid on the page http://www.fordscorp.../radioto995.htm
but i got a problem idont know what the rim is.
do i need it.
i can play a tape with the radio now.
and the cd changer start and i can eject the cd magazine but i cant start it on the radio.
when i press the man/cd button it sghown first "man" then "avc+3" nad last "no clock" ?
help plz

[MScotts]

Hi, and welcome to TalkFord.

RIM = Radio Interface Module... I'm not sure if you need it, hopefully another member will answer that part of your question soonest

[Matt 24v]

What type and series is the radio?

is it a single din unit or the later 1.5 din? (ranges from 3000 to 7000 rds)

if you need the radio code post it up here and i'll pm you the code the 1.5 din units start when a M

[sphinxen]

Matt 24v, on 16 January 2011 - 06:47 PM, said:

What type and series is the radio?

is it a single din unit or the later 1.5 din? (ranges from 3000 to 7000 rds)

if you need the radio code post it up here and i'll pm you the code the 1.5 din units start when a M

it is a ford 2007 rds cd changer control.
i dont need the key i need to know if i need the rim to get the cd changer to work

[MScotts]

http://www.jackscarp...ule-p-1279.html

imho, this Interface Module (RIM) is purely to electrically connect the stalk controller (on the steering wheel column) to the radio/ head-unit and has nowt to do with the CD Changer. That's certainly the case for Mk2 Mondeo setup.

[sphinxen]

MScotts, on 16 January 2011 - 07:59 PM, said:

http://www.jackscarp...ule-p-1279.html

imho, this Interface Module (RIM) is purely to electrically connect the stalk controller (on the steering wheel column) to the radio/ head-unit and has nowt to do with the CD Changer. That's certainly the case for Mk2 Mondeo setup.

ok thanx.
i got another questions.
what is the pim and is it needed?

[bu88ski]

sphinxen, on 21 January 2011 - 12:33 PM, said:

ok thanx.
i got another questions.
what is the pim and is it needed?

if you are going to start wiring up car stereos in your bedroom, firstly make sure you know what you are doing, secondly if it worked in the car it will work in the house (especially if you remove everything with it). seriously, i've had some setups in my bedroom when i was younger that would make your eyes water (no wonder my parents used to moan at me) and if you are wanting to run an amp so you can power a sub you are better off buying an aftermarket headunit with a dedicated subwoofer RCA output not using high-low level converters - the definition just isn't the same.

[sphinxen]

bu88ski, on 02 February 2011 - 10:58 PM, said:

if you are going to start wiring up car stereos in your bedroom, firstly make sure you know what you are doing, secondly if it worked in the car it will work in the house (especially if you remove everything with it). seriously, i've had some setups in my bedroom when i was younger that would make your eyes water (no wonder my parents used to moan at me) and if you are wanting to run an amp so you can power a sub you are better off buying an aftermarket headunit with a dedicated subwoofer RCA output not using high-low level converters - the definition just isn't the same.

i got the car stereo from my moms boyfriend and it took some time to find a connection diagram.
and now when i have found one and tested and it dosent work i need to know if i need the things i dont got.
and the amp is needed to get the sound to the speakers.