Axxess FRST Installation Instructions Manual
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART FRST
The FRST interface is for 2007 and up Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury
vehicles equipped with RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment), Sync,
or THX or any combination of the three to retain these features,
plus retain the OEM satellite radio (viewed through external LCD,
supplied) if so equipped . Also the FRST can retain the OEM
steering wheel control functions as long as the aftermarket radio
has a steering wheel control input. THE FRST also PROVIDES
a MUTE, PARKING BRAKE, VSS OR SPEED SENSE, and a
reverse output to make installing an aftermarket navigational radio
simpler and less time comsuming.
*Read Important Warning On Page 1
Before Attempting Any Installation*
NOTE: *compatiable with non amplifi ed and amplifi ed sound systems
*Sync or thx is not retained when replacing oem navigation radio
(Will not retain THX or SYNC in OE navigation models)
APPLICATIONS
FRST
FORD
Edge 2008-up
Escape 2008-up
Expedition 2007-up
Explorer 2008-up
Explorer sport trac 2008-up
F-150 2009-up
Five hundred 2006-07
Flex 2009-up
Focus 2008-up
Fusion 2007-up
Taurus 2008-up
Taurus x 2008-2009
LINCOLN
Mark lt 2007-08
Mkx 2008-up
Mkz 2007-up
Navigator 2007-up
MERCURY
Mariner 2008-up
Milan 2008-up
Montego 2006-07
Mountaineer 2008-up
Sable 2008-09
INTERFACE COMPONENTS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
•A) FRST Interface •B) 4 pin harness with stripped leads •C) 20 pin harness with stripped leads
•D) 22 pin to Ford 24 pin harness •E) Female 3.5mm connector with Brown and Brown/White wires
•F) LCD Screen
•Cutting Tool •Tape •Crimping Tool •Connectors (I.E. butt-connectors, bell caps, ECT…)
A B
C
D
F
IGNITION
TERMINALS
WIRE
CUTTER
M3.5
M2.6
M3
M5
M4
ISO
6
2.5
1.5
4 pin
20 pin
E
WIRING CONNECTIONS .............................................1-3
INSTALLING THE FRST ..............................................4-5
THE LCD SCREEN ..........................................................6
PROGRAMMING THE SWC .........................................7-9
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
*IMPORTANT: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENTAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
WIRING CONNECTIONS
FROM THE 20 PIN HARNESS:
• Connect the Red wire to the ignition/accessory wire of the aftermarket radio
• Connect the Orange/White wire to the illumination wire of the aftermarket radio. If
the aftermarket radio has no illumination wire just tape off the Orange/White wire.
• Connect the Blue/White wire to the amp turn on wire of the aftermarket radio.
• Connect the Brown wire to the mute wire of the aftermarket radio. If the
aftermarket radio does not have a Mute wire, tape up the Brown wire.
• The Black/Yellow wire will not be used in this application.
FOR NON-AMPLIFIED SYSTEMS:
• Connect the White wire to the left front positive speaker output of the
aftermarket radio
• Connect the White/Black wire to the left front negative speaker output of the
aftermarket radio
• Connect the Gray wire to the right front positive speaker output of the
aftermarket radio
• Connect the Gray/Black wire to the right front negative speaker output of the
aftermarket radio
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2
FOR AMPLIFIED SYSTEMS:
• Connect the White rca to the left front low level output of the aftermarket radio
• Connect the Gray rca to the right front low level output of the aftermarket radio
• Connect the Green rca to the left rear low level output of the aftermarket radio
• Connect the Violet rca to the right rear low level output of the aftermarket radio
The following wires are for the aftermarket radios that have navigation built in:
• Connect the Green wire to the parking brake wire of the aftermarket
navigation radio
• Connect the Blue/Pink wire to the VSS or speed sense wire of the
aftermarket navigation radio
• Connect the Green/Purple wire to the reverse wire of the aftermarket
navigation radio
FROM THE 22 PIN HARNESS:
• Connect the Black wire with the ring terminal to the back of the aftermarket
radios chasis
• Connect the 3.5mm jack to your aftermarket radios steering wheel control input
(if equipped)
NOTE: If using an Eclipse or Kenwood radio, use supplied female 3.5 adaptor
FOR KENWOOD RADIOS:
Connect the Kenwood SWC wire (normally Blue/Yellow) to the Brown wire of the 3.5
jack. Isolate and tape the Brown/White wire, it will not be used.
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