Need some info on JD Cab Radio ideas....

[nmu98]

I have been told that the installation instructions for the radio and headliner removal are in the Manual that comes with the tractor. I have read the one online looking for it, and I have not found it. Anyone know where it might be had...

 

[tjkadar]

I do not recall seeing such an animal in the 5425 owner's manual.

 

[nmu98]

I have read the manual online almost front to back. I cannot see that it could be in there.....

 

[Spudland_Dave]

I have been told that the installation instructions for the radio and headliner removal are in the Manual that comes with the tractor. I have read the one online looking for it, and I have not found it. Anyone know where it might be had...

False....It comes with the Kit...seperate 10 or so page booklet outlining installation...Every one of my accessory kits has come with the installation manual. Heck even the Skid Steer carrier came with one and I would have thought its "common sense" as how to install it...

 

[nmu98]

False....It comes with the Kit...seperate 10 or so page booklet outlining installation...Every one of my accessory kits has come with the installation manual. Heck even the Skid Steer carrier came with one and I would have thought its "common sense" as how to install it...

Thanks! My tractor is in, but the loader has not showed yet... So I am a little excited and ready to dive into a few projects.

Thanks for your help.

 

[Nuru]

I have been told that the installation instructions for the radio and headliner removal are in the Manual that comes with the tractor. I have read the one online looking for it, and I have not found it. Anyone know where it might be had...

The technical manual has the instructions to remover the headliner, and the wiring harness for the radio. But it does not have the explicit instructions for the radio install. However, for an after-market head unit installation, one can derive the procedure using the tech Manual info and insttructions for the after-market radio. And the step by step posted on the Deere forum! great pics and info there.

 

[Nuru]

Thanks! My tractor is in, but the loader has not showed yet... So I am a little excited and ready to dive into a few projects.

Thanks for your help.

congrats and where are the pics? Remember do not do to many "wheelies" with it!

 

[nmu98]

And the step by step posted on the Deere forum! great pics and info there.

I have been looking for this with no luck.....

 

[nmu98]

congrats and where are the pics? Remember do not do to many "wheelies" with it!

I use a dealer that is an hour away. He gives me great prices and I trust his service department. The guys around me, well, i will never use them.

So, i have not seen the tractor yet..... but i will put up pics ASAP... If I cannot find the step by step on the radio, I will create one.

 

[Spudland_Dave]

I use a dealer that is an hour away. He gives me great prices and I trust his service department. The guys around me, well, i will never use them.

So, i have not seen the tractor yet..... but i will put up pics ASAP... If I cannot find the step by step on the radio, I will create one.

Are you buying the Radio Mount Kit or you parting it together yourself? IF you get the kit, it will have the instructions...
You would think they would supply all installation instructions with the tech manual...but they dont...From what I saw when they installed my radio, its fairly straightfoward...headliner is factory marked where to cut it...etc...

 

[nmu98]

I am buying the radio mount kit. I have bought some different speakers, and with some of the ideas that Nuru has given me, I am working on some additional speakers. I guess I am just a little excited to get it and get the radio in.

I was going to wait til august 1st to pick it up... but i just might go up this saturday if they get the loader in. I will not get to take care of the deal with the owner directly, but I think it will work out. If not, it will be next friday...

 

[Nuru]

I am buying the radio mount kit. I have bought some different speakers, and with some of the ideas that Nuru has given me, I am working on some additional speakers. I guess I am just a little excited to get it and get the radio in.

I was going to wait til august 1st to pick it up... but i just might go up this saturday if they get the loader in. I will not get to take care of the deal with the owner directly, but I think it will work out. If not, it will be next friday...

I just finished installing the Auto cruise upgrade the sent me after they omitted it from the order. Found a coiple of extra connectors in the console, one is for the Beacon Switch, the other is for?

 

[nmu98]

According to the manaul. TThese are the buttons that might be there...

Picture Note: All controls shown may not be installed on your machine.

A - Turn Signal Switch

B - LoadMatch Switch

C - Front Windshield Washer Switch

D - Display Mode Switch

E - Light Control Switch

F - Engine Speed Hand Throttle Lever

G - Park Brake Switch

H - Dual Selective Control Valve (SCV) Lever

I - Third SCV Lever

J - Rockshaft Adjustable Depth Stop Knob

K - Rockshaft Control Lever

L - Power-Take-Off (PTO) Selector Lever

M - Beacon Switch

N - Cruise Control Switch

O - Accel/Decel Switch

P - MotionMatch Switch

Q - Rear Work Lights

R - Rear Windshield Washer Switch

S - Rear/Mid PTO Engagement Knob

T - Diverter Switch

U - Front PTO Engagement Knob

V - SCV Lock Lever

W - Reverse Travel Pedal

X - Forward Travel Pedal

Y - Keyswitch

Z - Tilt Steering Control Lever

AA - Right Turn Brake Pedal

AB - Seat Belt

AC - Transmission Range Shift Lever

AD - Left Turn Brake Pedal

AE - Horn

AF - Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) Lever



Nuru, do you have the electronic diverter switch? They also show a front PTO knob?

My bucket showed yesterday, but it will not get together until Monday.... Sucks....

 

[Nuru]

nmu98, actually, let me a bit more clear, underneath the console when you remove it, there are a couple of extra connectors. One is for the beacon switch, the other I don't know what that is for? There is a similar connector that sticks out beneath the seat. I will take pics of the one on the floor neatr tyhe east tomorrow, and post. I hope it is still there! LOL!

No diverter switch, or Front PTO.

I also plan to remove the shattered lower window and replace it, could not find the instructions so I am going to take a go at it as it does not look like it is too tough of a job to get done.

 

[nmu98]

nmu98, actually, let me a bit more clear, underneath the console when you remove it, there are a couple of extra connectors. One is for the beacon switch, the other I don't know what that is for? There is a similar connector that sticks out beneath the seat. I will take pics of the one on the floor neatr tyhe east tomorrow, and post. I hope it is still there! LOL!

No diverter switch, or Front PTO.

I also plan to remove the shattered lower window and replace it, could not find the instructions so I am going to take a go at it as it does not look like it is too tough of a job to get done.

Sorry, I guess i went about answering your question from the top. I figured the only way to know what might lay benieth is to find out what Deere might have up top. So my guess was that some of the connectors might be for some of the factory switches you do not have?

 

[Nuru]

Oh, yes, I was looking at that too, but I ended up scratching my head I was thinking that maybe the extra connecto4rs were for the back-up alarm? But since I have a TM, maybe i should spen a little time and review it! LOL!

 

[nmu98]

nmu98, actually, let me a bit more clear, underneath the console when you remove it, there are a couple of extra connectors. One is for the beacon switch, the other I don't know what that is for? There is a similar connector that sticks out beneath the seat. I will take pics of the one on the floor neatr tyhe east tomorrow, and post. I hope it is still there! LOL!

No diverter switch, or Front PTO.

I also plan to remove the shattered lower window and replace it, could not find the instructions so I am going to take a go at it as it does not look like it is too tough of a job to get done.

I think you are already on the right track....


BTW, I should be picking mine up at the end of the day Monday!

 

[Nuru]

I think you are already on the right track....


BTW, I should be picking mine up at the end of the day Monday!

congrats to you!

And we definitely want pics

 

[GreenMtns]

Did you get the factory harness? If so, that doesnt sound right...Mine plugged right in with no splicing of the factory harness at all (used the Adaptor Plug to adapt from Deere Harness to Kenwood) and everything works fine..its got power all the time, etc..

Hi Dave

Looking at doing the same thing with the radio in my cab. (used the Adaptor Plug to adapt from Deere Harness to Kenwood). Where did you get the adaptor plug? Was it included in the radio purchase or did it come with the JD factory wiring kit?

Thanks

 

[nmu98]

Hi Dave

Looking at doing the same thing with the radio in my cab. (used the Adaptor Plug to adapt from Deere Harness to Kenwood). Where did you get the adaptor plug? Was it included in the radio purchase or did it come with the JD factory wiring kit?

Thanks

You need to purchase it from a radio store. BUT, it is much easier to just cut the plug and connect it yourself. You would need to coonect the 2 plugs together anyway.

Then you can do some more custom ideas like mute on a switch or custom illumination.