I've been sorting problems with a "professionally" installed Z2 in my 2008 F-350 since it was installed. I have an OEM rear DVD system in the truck. With all the other issues I've been having with this unit, I hadn't tried the rear DVD since the install. Yesterday I went out and put a DVD in it to see if it was working properly. No surprises. It was not working. The power comes on momentarily then shuts off. No matter what I tried, turning on the video in, aux in, it would not play. I told them before the install that I did not want the rear DVD to play in the Z2 display. But that I did want to retain the factory operation, i.e. play the sound through the speakers when the head sets were not connected.

My question is; Is there any reason that the rear DVD should not be able to work with the Z2 in a 2008 F-350 if it is properly connected? I have an appointment tomorrow to take it back to the shop that installed it, for them to look at it. I'm doing this against my better judgment. When I called, the guy said it may need the OEM stereo connected to work. If that's the case, I'll have a Z2 for sale shortly...cheap. That will be the last straw. I would like to get a definitive answer before I go back to them. I would really like to take care of this myself rather than let them near my truck again.

Thanks!

actually they are not bullshitting you. some fords do need the factory radio plugged in and re located in order for the dvd to still work. some of them only need a couple of wires jumped. and others wont work no matter what you do. good luck

There is a company working on an interface to allow the rear dvd system to work without having to relocate the stock radio. Supposed to be out towards the end of next month.

Cool. Thanks guys!

After everything I've been through with this, I'd hate to scrap it. Plus, the closer I get to straightening it out the more I like it. I'll keep posting results.