Z1 wiring question - 05' Ford Explorer

[ffd173]

Hi all. I have a quick question about installation.

My unit was installed 4 months ago. It works great. But the installers didn't hook up my speed pulse sensor wire. I know I don't need it, but I also know that it is more accurate that way.

What wire in my 05' Explorer do I connect the Z1 to for the speed pulse sensor? :?:

Thanks in advance for the help!!


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[ducatiboy]

If it's anything like my 03 Lincoln Aviator (should be, I think they are pretty close) there is a gray wire with a black strip on one of the plugs for the radio. At least my radio came with speed sensitive volume. Just tap off that. If you don't have that connection behind the radio, then you will have to hunt it down somewhere else. The guys here seem to be able to look up wire info. I don't know where else it might be in your Explorer. But I just did a friends F250 and that was on the antilock brake module and it was gray with a black stripe as well. So look behind the radio for that color.

[ffd173]

Wow. Thanks for the quick reply!!
My factory unit DID have speed sensitive volume so I would expect there to be a wire for it behind the radio. With your advice, I now know what color wire to look for. I will post my findings tomorrow after I give it a try.

Thanks again!! I appreciate it.

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[ducatiboy]

No problem, yes, if your truck did come with speed sensitive volume, I would guess there is a little square like connector with 20+ positions for wires but mine only had 3 wires. The VSS was gray with a black stripe, the steering wheel controls and the mute wire for the rear sensor (which you can hook to your cell phone mute wire if you want to).

[ffd173]

The main connection from the vehicle that connects to the Z1 has a gray wire w/black stripe, but it is connected straight through to the front speaker connection of the Z1. The all gray wire and the gray wire w/black stripe are for one of the front speakers.

I'm going to check one of the other connector blocks behind the radio that are not being used and see if one of those has a gray w/black stripe wire on it.

Any other suggestions? Let me know please.

Thanks.

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[ducatiboy]

No, it's not on the main connector. It's on a separate connector. Not the one with power and speakers. But in general the connector in your car that has the VSS is not used in a general Z1 install. That connector only has backup mute, VSS, and steering wheel control.

[ffd173]

OK. I did the following before I read Ducatiboy's last post.

On the main connector from the vehicle, I in fact found the gray wire w/black stripe. The main connector is connted to a Ford wiring adapter which is then connected to the Z1. I followed the factory gray/black wire into the first adapter and it changed to a white wire. I followed it through to the second (and final) adapter which connects to the Z1. It does not go through the second adapter. So I just cut the white wire and attached the pink speed sensor wire from the Z1 and it seems to work great. I started driving and the speed pulse indicator started counting up and the 3D calibration status said "Sensor initializing". I am assuming that I have it hooked up correctly.

If anyone doesn't think that I have it correct, please say so.

Thanks!

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[ffd173]

I guess I got it right. It now shows my 3D calibration status as 3D Hybrid.

Woo, hoo!!!!!

I love it when things actually work the way they are supposed to!

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[ducatiboy]

Cool, glad you found the right wire. If you are in 3d hybrid, you are good to go. My descriptions were based off the 03 Aviator (with the assumption that the 05 Explorer would be the same). Guess it was close but not exact. Glad you found it!

[ffd173]

Thanks again to you ducatiboy.

I also just ordered one of your flasher circuits. I paid with paypal funds.
Let me know how soon you will ship it. No rush, just want to know when to expect it.

Thanks again for all of your help!! This site is the best!

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[ducatiboy]

[quote name="ffd173"]Thanks again to you ducatiboy.

I also just ordered one of your flasher circuits. I paid with paypal funds.
Let me know how soon you will ship it. No rush, just want to know when to expect it.

Thanks again for all of your help!! This site is the best!

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No problem, I hope I was at least a bit helpful. Sorry I didn't know exactly where the ILL wire was on your truck. As for the order, I noticed the order and it should go out tomorrow from NJ via USPS Priority mail.

[ffd173]

Thanks for the quick ship Ducatiboy, it's appreciated!

 

I have come across a wiring diagram guide for my 05' Explorer. I am attaching it for anyone who might find it usefull.

 

 

 

2005 FORD EXPLORER 4DR SUV WITH 4.0L ENGINE AND MACH® AUDIO SYSTEM

 

Audio

Battery WHITE/YELLOW (+)

Accesory BLACK/PINK (+)

Ground BLACK/ORANGE (-)

Illumination RED/BLACK (+)

Amp Turn On BLUE/RED (+)

LF Speaker (+) ORANGE/LIGHT GREEN

LF Speaker (-) LIGHT BLUE/WHITE

RF Speaker (+) WHITE/LIGHT GREEN

RF Speaker (-) DARK GREEN/ORANGE

LR Speaker (+) GRAY/LIGHT BLUE

LR Speaker (-) TAN/YELLOW

RR Speaker (+) ORANGE/RED

RR Speaker (-) BROWN/PINK

Amp Location BEHIND TRIM IN RIGHT REAR CARGO AREA

Steering Cntrls OPTIONAL

Speed Cntrl OPTIONAL

Radio Security YES

Security

Battery YELLOW (+)

Ignition 1 RED/LIGHT GREEN (+)

Starter 1 RED (+)

All Door Trigger BLACK/LIGHT BLUE (+)

Domelight Super BLACK/LIGHT BLUE (+)

LF Latch YELLOW/BLACK (+)

RF Latch GRAY/RED (+)

LR Latch LIGHT GREEN/YELLOW (+)

RR Latch PINK/LIGHT BLUE (+)

Trunk Trigger WHITE/VIOLET

PIN #12 (+)

PIN #12

Hood Trigger TAN/LIGHT GREEN

PIN #11 (+)

PIN #11

Alarm Disarm DARK GREEN/VIOLET (-)

Parking Lights BROWN (+)

Remote Start

Battery YELLOW (+)

Ignition 1 RED/LIGHT GREEN (+)

Accessory 1 DARK GREEN/LIGHT GREEN (+)

Starter 1 RED (+)

Anti-Theft Type FORD PATS® OR SECURILOCK® VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER

Anti-Theft Descript THE KEY SENDS AN RF SIGNAL TO THE BCM MODULE THROUGH AN ANTENNA LOCATED AROUND THE IGNITION CYLINDER

Key Sense BLACK/LIGHT GREEN (+)

Neutral Safety WHITE/RED (+)

Tachometer GRAY (AC)

Crankshaft Sensor GRAY (AC)

Camshaft Sensor GRAY/RED (AC)

Speed Sense GRAY/BLACK (AC)

Parking Lights BROWN (+)

Brake Lights LIGHT GREEN (+)

Reverse Lights BLACK/PINK (+)

Horn DARK BLUE

PIN #6 (+)

PIN #6

PCM - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE ABCM - ANTI-LOCK BRAKING CONTROL MODULE CSM - CENTRAL SECURITY MODULE

Module 2 ABCM - BEHIND DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT

Module 3 CSM - BEHIND TRIM NEAR RIGHT REAR SEAT

Doorlocks/Windows

Power Unlock PINK/GREEN

MAY ALSO BE FOUND AT CSM MODULE (-)

MAY ALSO BE FOUND AT CSM MODULE

PowerLock PINK/YELLOW

MAY ALSO BE FOUND AT CSM MODULE (-)

MAY ALSO BE FOUND AT CSM MODULE

Driver Mtr Unlock PINK/BLACK (REV)

Driver Mtr Lock RED/ORANGE (REV)

Pas Mtr Unlock PINK/BLACK (REV)

Pas Mtr Lock PINK/ORANGE (REV)

LF Window Up TAN/LIGHT BLUE (REV)

LF Window Dn RED/YELLOW (REV)

RF Window Up YELLOW/RED (REV)

RF Window Dn WHITE/BLACK (REV)

LR Window Up BROWN (REV)

LR Window Dn BROWN/YELLOW (REV)

RR Window Up BROWN (REV)

RR Window Dn BROWN/YELLOW (REV)

Sunroof Open WHITE/RED (-)

Sunroof Close TAN/RED (-)