LCD Headrest Monitors Aviator

[kpxpwrx]

got 2 new head rest monitors for my Lincoln Aviator. doesn't match my factory leather so i'm gonna buy 2 more new head rest monitors from myron and davis. also got a pioneer d1 navigation with the speed sensor hack so i can watch tv while driving. my friends are enjoying the playstation 2 as well..
please feel free to ask any questions about the installs done...

i got a couple of questions if you all have time to help a fellow owner out:
1 - my steering wheel vibrates when making sharp turns
2 - car makes a loud whoozing noise like i got a ghost at 70mhp
3 - my driver windows doesn't roll all the way down, i still get an inch left
4 - how the hell do i get my factory rear dvd system to work on an after market radio

 

[decibels5]

most reputable audio and trim shops sell dye. you can match them for a tenth of the cost.

 

[ntec]

1 . Steering wheel vibration ? check your power steering fluid level?
2 .That sound is probably the rear axel whine my 2000 LS used to do that
3 .Maybe your regulator is going or your window track could be worn out and the window is binding on the way down.
4 .Like decibel said any audio shop should be able to help you out.

Just my 2 canadian cents. Hope this helps. The tv's in the headrest look great.

 

[lseguy]

I dyed my headrests. Very simple, actually. I'm an LS owner, and have a graphite interior. Whatever color interior you have, you can easily dye the headrests. The headrests I ordered were a medium dark grey, a stark contrast from my light graphite interior.

You will want to find a local auto body parts shop. NOT Advance Auto, Pep Boys, etc..but the local shop where body shops obtain their supplies.

There are 4 easy steps.

#1. Using masking tape and paper, mask off the actual screens.
#2. Clean the headrests with SEM brand SEM SOAP.
#3. Spray on SEM Vinyl Prep or Bulldog Adhesion Promoter. Let Dry.
#4. Spray on the dye. Let Dry. Repeat. Let Dry. Repeat.

If you cant find SEM locally, here is a link:
http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/specialty.aspx?gclid=CLK7k7PM5YgCFTaVFQoddh3KoQ


Trust me. If you do it right...taking your time, it works perfectly. Especially for headrests which generally don't take a constant rubbing like a seat bolster. SEM has a TON of colors...one of them will be close enough to match your interior.

 

[dannymac44]

I know this si an ancient thread but i thought id throw in my .02
I have an 05 avi btw

1 - my steering wheel vibrates when making sharp turns
^^^- mine did that too like it was slipping when i had stock but doesnt do it with my 22's? must be just binding the tires or something
2 - car makes a loud whoozing noise like i got a ghost at 70mhp
^^^- yes axle whine
3 - my driver windows doesn't roll all the way down, i still get an inch left
^^^_ mine does same thing sometimes itll go all the way... its regulators. my back right didnt go down at all bc the regulator thought it was down...
4 - how the hell do i get my factory rear dvd system to work on an after market radio
^^^- gotta find the wiring diagram and retro the stock input into an rca setup and run wires...

Prolly dont matter now but i just got mine 6 months ago lol

 

[freedom9ner]

The issues mentioned in this thread are basically a summary of the issues Aviators have:

1. axle whine
2. steering wheel shake when fully turned in one direction (forgot left or right, I don't have this happening on mine, knock on wood)
3. actually I'm sure every car is prone to have a bad regulator

not mentioned:

4. retarted auto climate control (blowes cold air in the winter time)
5. rough idle (I have this, but the more I sit in other car makes the less I fault the Aviator, 'cause many are way worse)

 

[Flawsey]

The issues mentioned in this thread are basically a summary of the issues Aviators have:

1. axle whine
2. steering wheel shake when fully turned in one direction (forgot left or right, I don't have this happening on mine, knock on wood)
3. actually I'm sure every car is prone to have a bad regulator

not mentioned:

4. retarted auto climate control (blowes cold air in the winter time)
5. rough idle (I have this, but the more I sit in other car makes the less I fault the Aviator, 'cause many are way worse)

I have a 03 Aviator with 44,000 miles and had started getting a rought idle ( trembles) . I recently clean my MAF (Mass Air Flow ) sensor and have not had any shakes for about 3 weeks now . Maybe you should give it a try !

 

[D2Coupe]

Has anyone ever noticed that when the engine is extremely cold, the transmission lunges when placed in drive?

 

[freedom9ner]

I think I know what you mean. Like any car when you start the Aviator in really cold weather the engine idles very high until it starts to warm up. If you put it into drive quickly after starting (while engine revving high to warm up) it lundges. If you warm it up for like 10-15 the idel RPM drop to 1000 or below. Another trick is to let it warm up for a few minutes and then press the throttle a few times to like 2K and let the engine rev down to like 1K. Otherwise putting it into drive while it's revving high feels scary 'cause it has so much low end torque. It feels like it will put you through a brick wall.

Does that make any sense?

 

[smoonis]

headr rest dvd

hi,
the dvd 's looks great, i just got them, could you tell me how did you open the seat back please