Axxess Interface AFDI-5V Ford 12V to 5V Step Down,BLACK

$ 19.99

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Product Description

The installation process is simple

Designed to last for a long time

When connected 3 wires, the 12V turn-on signal is reduced to 5 volts

Suitable for models equipped with factory amplifiers from Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury

Questions & Answers

In what spot do the blue and white wires connect? Thanks so much?

Turn ON the amplifier by connecting the Blue/White wire to the amplifier turn on wire on the aftermarket radio. You should connect the black ground wire to the 2. *br> The blue/red wire should be connected to the amp turn on wire on the vehicle.

Do you think it would work with an aftermarket stereo installed in other vehicles? Do you have a button to turn off the pop-on feature?

Ford's OEM system steps down the voltage from twelve to five specifically for the sub woofer, which enables the woofer to sound better. If you don't have it, you'll get a pop when you turn it In the case of a sub woofer which needs five volts, this might do the trick. It doesn't make sense why you are getting a pop every time you turn

With 460 mach audio and radio, there is just static if I turn the radio all the way up. Will turning the radio up at all turn off the static?

I'm talking about the voltage to an external amp, not the actual amp itself. It means you won't hear popping sounds as soon as you turn on the

Does this feature need to be included on an 05 Lariat with a built-in Is it needed for it to function?

Your subwoofer will cease to thump when you turn on the radio when you do this. Usually Fords expect a 5 volt signal from the radio, whereas aftermarket radios have 12 volts. It should still work fine without a 5 volt signal, as long as you don't mind a loud

Selected User Reviews For Axxess Interface AFDI-5V Ford 12V to 5V Step Down,BLACK

This shaker 500 package has provided me with the "POP" I was looking for in my 06 Mustang GT

5/5

The shaker 500 package came with the head unit that I installed in my 06 Mustang GT. Following my installation, I was rudely greeted with the infamous "POP" that you get when you install an aftermarket radio in a ford vehicle. The first thing I did was to search online for a solution to this problem. My review of 30 forum posts showed this little device to be the most highly As part of my shopping, I placed an order at Amazon. It was installed the next day, so now I don't have to worry about that dreaded "POP" every time I start my car. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book!.

Maia NORTH

| Sep 26, 2020

This product is required for Ford systems equipped with premium sound

5/5

removed the factory receiver in order to replace it with an aftermarket head unit with an aux and USB input Wiring everything up was a breeze once I had the Metra wiring harness. My car was making a loud pop every time I turned it on. I was able to hear the pop every time I turned the key. Based on some research, I discovered most early model Fords that come equipped with premium OEM amplifiers turn on the amp by tapping into 5 volts, rather than the 12 volts usually provided by modern aftermarket A sudden surge of power caused the car to pop whenever the engine was turned on because the 12 volts overloaded the amps. Its installation is extremely simple and it eliminates the pop completely. Know what you're doing and it'll be no problem. Upon receiving this item, I quickly noticed that it wasn't exactly like what I had seen in the picture. This was a better outcome. It was a pleasant surprise when the product I received had color-coded wires, making the installation of this step down extremely simple. An AFDI-sponsored symposium was held in October Three wires are included with the 5V, as well as a Below are the colors of the wire. 1. Connect the blue and white wires to the aftermarket radio's amplifier turn-on wire (it will mostly likely be a blue and white wire). The black wire is the ground, and should be attached to the chassis ground on your wiring harness*3. You connect this wire to the vehicles amplifier turn on wire (most likely blue/white on a vehicle wiring harness)*note Make sure you install this product before you completely solder your aftermarket head unit to the vehicle harness, otherwise you may have to cut and re-solder. A few wires need to be soldered. A little extra effort, but it's not that big of a deal.

Savanna Nash

| Sep 23, 2020

The request was not accepted

3/5

It was installed on my Ford I have correctly wired the amp/sub, yet I still hear pops from the amp. To be sure, I triple checked the connections and even took the liberty of switching some of them. Was unable to get it working. Spending money you don't have is a waste. I know there are quality control issues with the chip, so maybe I just got a bad one.

Colten Waller

| Nov 23, 2020

It does what it claims to do

4/5

Instructions could be improved, but the program works well. Thanks to YouTube, I have access to a wide variety of videos. There are a lot of YouTube videos to help you figure out where the wires go.

Lorenzo McGee

| May 28, 2021

The system is compatible with the Lincoln Navigator 2000

5/5

Since I had heard of popping that can be caused by early Ford AMs that only needed a 5 V signal to start, I decided to not take the risk and buy this item when I upgraded It works perfectly because there are no popping sounds to be heard. This harness can easily be added to. To get mine to work, I didn't have to modify it.

Angelina Martinez

| Aug 08, 2021

You might blow your speakers if you don't add this

5/5

A 2003 Ford Escape XLT with a McArt audio system is equipped with the I made the switch to a Pioneer system from the factory unit. It was popping from the speakers when it turned on, so I installed the voltage reducer according to the directions, and it has stopped. I was also able to adjust the base response much better in the process. Using the increased voltage will cause the system to be overdriven and the base to distort, and it may also cause the fuse to blow. So it is very necessary to have this.

Sawyer Molina

| Apr 27, 2021

The 2007 Ford F150 is a good machine! I installed it into my 2007 F150 with a factory amp/subwoofer under the backseat

5/5

It worked great for preventing the sub 'THUMP' every time the truck started.

Otis Johns

| Oct 02, 2020

This is what I did to fix the radio issue

5/5

It was necessary for me to step down the output of a new radio I installed in my car. You should make sure you have this before you install the new system, so you do not have to redo the wiring.