I heard that the bypass cables don’t work without tinkering and also the head unit wants the speakers wired individually and not in parallel (as it is in oem) so I would have to rewire at that point.
Also as an update if I remove the ends on the rca connectors and tap them with my fingers I can hear the passenger side rca cable taps clearly from the passenger speakers
Just to clarify all the power cables fit perfectly. So the power, ground, illumination and amp power etc. That’s with the 1x8 connector had no issues at all.
I just ended up splicing the rca out cables from the head unit directly into the low level cables that occur in the 2x4 square connector.
94 mark viii with JBL +phone + cd changer
Hi everyone, after having my stock headunit say "BAD" on it and not having it work, I replaced it with a newer single din and also replaced all the 6x8 speakers in the meantime and not touching the tweeters. The outcome is that I get no sound whatsoever...
While you’re in that area I’d also change the cam position sensor. It’s an easy job to do and they tend to go bad as well. If you can I’d also recommend to get a scanner for your car to get codes
the gps unit on my other 12 year old car still hasn’t given me problems with not being able to find new addresses. If you do have to update any somewhat “modern” Microsd will have enough room. Normally you just have to download it and then plug it into your microsd slot and then pick the map...
I was thinking of bypassing the amp just because I don’t want to fry it with a new headunit and also heard that using the stock amp can lead to the sound being super distorted. Hearing that yours has held up is a good sign though.
Hi everyone,
The stock JBL sound system on my 94 mark viii has lived it's last breath and my headunit now just says "bad" so it is the time for me to replace my setup. I know that the best thing would be to get a new stereo and run new wire to new speakers and have a decent system. My issue is...
Luckily my housings aren't that bad and I think they'll last for another while before I refurbish them or buy a new pair.
NoLimit do the bulbs fit the original get 1 housings without any modification to the housing? If they do ill snag them and the relay harness in the future and plug them in...
Interesting on how it’s all disappointing based on the housing reflectors. From what I’ve read is that even today’s LEDs aren’t meant to work well with the “older” cars that used halogens in the first place just because of how the whole light emittence is engineered. That being said would it...
Hi all
I know that the headlight brightness of Gen 1 mark 8s are a known issue. With my new for me car I’ve been looking at options on actually being able to see the road at night. My car currently has some garbage yellow halogens. My lenses are ok and the chrome is not looking the best but...
I had no fuel. With everything done so far it was most likely fuel pump, took it in to mechanic and they replaced it and car runs as before. Now onto replace the pcv
Update,
I've replaced the cam and crank position sensors - no luck still same issue and same symptoms
replaced the VCRM with a supposedly working 1995 VCRM that had the same big two letters matching my old one - no luck
Could my no start but turning over be because of my TMPLS/Range sensor as...
Can’t seem to hear the fuel pump turn on, but then again I don’t think I’ve ever heard it turn on throughout my ownership. I’ll replace the crank and cam position sensor to help rule those out as well since they’re meant to go bad with old age at some points anyways.
Thanks and happy new year
Hello Everyone,
I have a 94 Mark VIII that's closing up on 60 000 miles. I have owned the car for about 6 months now and it has never given me any issues as I daily drove 3x a week to university and back until last morning. I got in the car and tried to start it and no luck. Just kept turning...
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