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Starter Motor
Join Date: Aug 2016
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Hi everyone, hopefully you can help.
I've read back through the last 12 months of threads here and didn't find an answer, so here goes. I want to replace the headunit on my LX mondeo, largely because I want to stream music and podcasts. I was told today that if I install an aftermarket headunit (pioneer, alpine, whoever) that I would lose the reverse sensor functionality as well as the steering wheel control. The option given to me was a wiring harness (I think from Aeropro) which would cost $350. I've seen the Opal-style replacement options and I'm not keen on those. Are there any other options or am I screwed? In short - I want to retain bluetooth calling, reverse sensors and steering wheel control. I want to put a single-din headunit in which would give me the ability to stream music. How do I do this? |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Perth, Northern Suburbs
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I've had a quick look at the options, as am contemplating a Mondeo purchase.
The units are double-din, and there are a few options available. But I'll stress that I don't own a Mondeo yet, so I don't know exactly what the existing unit does, or how well the replacements fit.
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Dubbo, formerly Canberra
Posts: 342
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Unfortunately, I think the only additional benefit it would get you is a USB input socket for mp3/iPod playback. Since the 6000CD does support Bluetooth for phone calls and the Sony unit only does that much too, it will be necessary to use an app that tricks it into thinking it's a phone call to stream to either of them. Also, it seems there is a chance your 6000CD will already provide an aux-in socket, or that you can add it (apparently it was sometimes charged as an optional extra - cheap bastards!). The Sony unit provides an aux-in socket and also a USB socket in the glovebox, which can play media from a memory stick and also supports iPod playback (with the optional iPod harness that they sold at a stupendous markup - bastards again!). Most of the aftermarket head units I've seen do claim to keep your steering wheel controls functionality. There are lots on ebay (mostly generic brands) which also claim additional features as Crazy Dazz has mentioned. |
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 14
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I installed a xtrons unit for connected-ness and GPS (I use online/offline google maps because they're the best). All sensors and steering wheel controls work. Don't get the radio related graphics in the drivers display though. No biggie for all the connected goodies (Podcasts, Tunein Radio, Advanced MP3 Player interfaces, Traffic Alerts and time to destination, reverse camera etc) Android brings; sounds great too. To be clear , mines a Titainium MC 2011 though.
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 26
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I’ve installed the latest Xtrons 7.1 head unit for the Mondeo and I’ve noticed the following: All the steering controls work as expected The front and rear sensors are NOT outputting through the speakers. The included harness makes this kit literally plug and play. ![]() Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 3
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Hello To All a Newbie Here.............Good thread as I have just purchased a MC LX Wagon with the bog standard 6000cd (no USB - cant stream iphone music).
Does the up-spec SONY 6000CD stacker plug into the existing LX connections ? Thanks |
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 187
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I don't know the answer (I assume it'd be an easy change) but would have to question why, if you're going to the trouble of replacing the head unit, why you wouldn't opt for something a bit fancier with buit in NAV etc??
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Dubbo, formerly Canberra
Posts: 342
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The main thing that gives me pause about changing out the headunit is losing integrated functions, but if it doesn't actually affect the sensors then that's one thing I could stop worrying about. |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 167
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Would appreciate Head unit model, cost and installation costs please. Thx ![]()
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Victoria
Posts: 659
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Check in the headunit factory settings, just in case the canbus adapter is set to the wrong car.
Password should be 126. By the way Xtrons is just a reseller, they don't make the units. All units are MTCA/B/C/D/E type which is the Android part usually a PX3 or PX5 mainboard but there are intel ones. Then you have the MCU which connects the Android part to all the buttons on the device itself and basically interfaces with all the hardware and communicates to the CANBus adapter. I've heard that not all units can use the front parking sensors, mine works fine with my rear ones. Since yojabbajabba mentions it has Android 7.1 it's a PX3 board and has 2GB of RAM, most likely to be the quad-core CPU. You can get the newer PX5 board but they have only developed Android to 6 on those boards, they do offer better power management and are octa-core CPUs. Pretty much every unit is 1024x600 for the screen, the cheaper ones are 800x600. |
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 26
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Head unit model: Xtrons pa77fsfp-b Cost: Bought it via eBay's 10% off Boxing Day sales for $315. Installation Costs: $0 - did it myself! Watched a couple of Youtube vids and all was good. NB: you'll need to buy an Antenna adapter as the included in the box doesn't suit. M-Din antenna adapter Last edited by yojabbajabba; 20-01-2018 at 10:44 PM. |
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Join Date: May 2013
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 805
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Some wiring diagrams I stumbled on. I collect info on the Mondeo, may be of use to someone.
https://fordcom.de/2017/02/25/schalt...o-vorfacelift/ |
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 14
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I had a problem with the aerial connection, could only connect FM, so my AM isn't connected. Workaround is TuneIn radio app - I also purchased Digital Radio for this unit - works fine when there's reception - which is only available in inner city so that was a waste of money, maybe a better digital aerial would help but don't think so. Has anyone purchased the xTrons camera to use as dash cam with their units? |
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