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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 06:00 PM
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Can I install a new HD stereo on my 2001 FLHT?
looking at the newer HD stereo with the CD player from a 2009 street glide

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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 07:05 AM
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do you have rear speakers, passenger communications, and CB on your FLHT?
 
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no just the stock front speakers
 
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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then yes sir it will plug right in for you. On the newer unit, you'll need to go into the Diagnostics menu of the radio to flip the switch on the Automatic Volume Control from what it currently is set on to the only other setting there. This flips it from digital to analog input.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by UltraNutZ
then yes sir it will plug right in for you. On the newer unit, you'll need to go into the Diagnostics menu of the radio to flip the switch on the Automatic Volume Control from what it currently is set on to the only other setting there. This flips it from digital to analog input.
I have the same bike any idea if a radio off a 13 street glide will fit my 01 flht? Thanks
 
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 12:38 PM
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I have the same bike any idea if a radio off a 13 street glide will fit my 01 flht? Thanks
yes sir it will. 2006 to 2013 are all the same head units
 
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and also to the OP.. Unless the 2009 model is almost free, I would look around on eBay for a newer head unit
 
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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then yes sir it will plug right in for you. On the newer unit, you'll need to go into the Diagnostics menu of the radio to flip the switch on the Automatic Volume Control from what it currently is set on to the only other setting there. This flips it from digital to analog input.

Radio will need to be re-flashed for the AVC to work on the 01.
The settings in the diagnostic mode changes it from the digital signal used in 06 and later to the digital signal used in 04-05.
Prior to 04, the signal was analog and will require a re-flash.
 
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Originally Posted by Iron Cross Audio
Radio will need to be re-flashed for the AVC to work on the 01.
The settings in the diagnostic mode changes it from the digital signal used in 06 and later to the digital signal used in 04-05.
Prior to 04, the signal was analog and will require a re-flash.
ah.. my bad..
 
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Originally Posted by Iron Cross Audio
Radio will need to be re-flashed for the AVC to work on the 01.
The settings in the diagnostic mode changes it from the digital signal used in 06 and later to the digital signal used in 04-05.
Prior to 04, the signal was analog and will require a re-flash.
Hey ICA, I sent you a PM regarding just such an installation.
 
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