1997 Mercury Sable. Need wiring info.

lovariant · 06-18-2001, 04:35 PM

Well first off we all have to work with what we got. I just happen to have a 1997 Mercury Sable. I am no newbie to computers by any means, but when it comes to cars and wiring that is a whole other subject. What I am looking to due is interface my computer with the current Head unit. This just happen to be the wonderful FORD icp control unit. I have yet been unable to find a pinout so that I can interface with the control box in the back. If need be I would use an fm modulator, but I would rather use the ones that Interface direct inline. So if anyone out there has diagrams or pinouts to the wires in the FORD control box for the ICP could you please post it here or send me an e-mail. Thanks all

lovariant@hotmail.com

cybuch · 06-18-2001, 09:04 PM

Do you have a changer input on the ICP box in the back?
Steve

Arby · 06-18-2001, 11:03 PM

http://www.installdr.com/QuickWiring.html

that help you?

lovariant · 06-19-2001, 12:57 AM

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Originally posted by cybuch:
<STRONG>Do you have a changer input on the ICP box in the back?
Steve</STRONG>

Yes I do have the option connection for a CD changer made by ford. I tried to look up info on interfacing with that just to find everyone I talk to says it can't be done.

lovariant · 06-19-2001, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Arby:
<STRONG>http://www.installdr.com/QuickWiring.html

that help you?</STRONG>

Yes this is of a great help. I now have a starting point to trace back from. Aleast now I can get power to the computer and interface righ into the speakers. I would like to control the volume with the head unit, but if that can't be done then this will get me going.

THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH!!!!!