Smashed GN trailer into back of my 5058M :(

[Edward. S]

No problem for finding the sound on the tractor! And thanks for telling me your top link size! My tractor is going to be here in a month, how is the egr and dpf working for you?

 

[pclausen]

Edward, we're discussing egr and dpf here:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-buying-pricing/258137-looking-new-5e-5m-tractors.html

 

[Grateful11]

Thanks Edward. I did find them. They are tucked away above the radio on the right side and in a similar spot on the left side. They are shooting down towards the operator, but on the right side, the radio is in the way. They are super cheap looking 4x6 plate units. I'm going to replace them with something better in the hopes that, despite the obstructions, I'll get an improvement in sound. Will also swap out the head unit and run a USB cable down to the right console to replace that aux connector that is there now. I'll need to do some custom soldering work for sure.

Deere wanted a small fortune for a stereo. So we went to Best Buy and bought a JVC with a USB port, remote and CD drive. My son plugs his iPhone into the USB port, it charges his iPhone, when he gets a call or text it mutes the sounds. Spent $15 for the wiring harness and $80 for stereo. Only other thing needed is make sure the radio chassis has a direct ground to the cab. The 5000M series uses this wiring harness:
Metra - Speaker Connector for Select Volkswagen Vehicles - VW-9000

Wish those speakers were easier to get to. Sounds like more trouble than it's worth unless you're already in there as in this case.

 

[pclausen]

Yep, that's the adapter Crutchfield included when I picked up my heads unit. Here's what the connectors look like:

That colorful connector is for the bluetooth mike (red arrow) and aux audio in (yellow arrow). I won't need this at all with the new head unit as I'll be running a USB cable and the unit comes with a mic cable.

I'm having a hard time trying to get the connectors out of this plug:

Any tricks to share?

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Yep, that's the adapter Crutchfield included when I picked up my heads unit. Here's what the connectors look like:

That colorful connector is for the bluetooth mike (red arrow) and aux audio in (yellow arrow). I won't need this at all with the new head unit as I'll be running a USB cable and the unit comes with a mic cable.

I'm having a hard time trying to get the connectors out of this plug:

Any tricks to share?

Isn't that just a pigtail? I think there should be a connector a little further down the line that would be able to uncouple easily.

 

[pclausen]

Isn't that just a pigtail? I think there should be a connector a little further down the line that would be able to uncouple easily.

I wish! Unlike the dozen or so other connectors on the left and right console panels, this one does not disconnect. It is part of the harness. The ground wire can be unscrewed, but the 2 positives and permanently part of the harness. I suppose I can look at what else if left to disconnect to pull the entire harness, along with that plug.

 

[k0ua]

Whack attack the 2 red leads leaving enough lead on each end to work with. and put some Anderson Powerpoles inline to make your own quick disconnect.

Anderson Powerpoles:

James K0UA

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Whack attack the 2 red leads leaving enough lead on each end to work with. and put some Anderson Powerpoles inline to make your own quick disconnect.

Anderson Powerpoles:

James K0UA

I agree, if there isn't a disconnect on there already then I would make one or let the dealer handle it when they swap the cab frame.

 

[Sledge]

I use these connectors at work occasionally. Here's the tool that you need. You could probably fabricate something that would work. The tool is pushed into the narrow sides of the contact on the front side to release the black tabs. Then the contact is pushed out through the back. The prongs on the tool are .120 in wide and .025 thick.




I'm sending this from my IPhone so hopefully you will see the photo

 

[pclausen]

Adding a disconnect would make a lot of sense, but I don't plan to be taking this panel off again (famous last words I'm sure!), but that might still be what I'll end up doing.

Thanks for showing me that extraction tool. Wow, that is an expensive piece. Online pricing range from $100 all the way up to over $400! I'll see if I can fabricate something or check it the dealer has one that he'll let me borrow, or just let him pop the connectors once he has the tractor.