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I have an LS 06 focus, South African built.
Thinking of replacing the head unit with this: http://www.ipmart.com/main/product/C...php?prod=68221 I'm wondering if the wiring harness is as simple as plug and go with the existing harness? I remember the South African built had a different harness to those that were built in UK... Another question is, this unit supports remote stearing controls, do you think I could use the existing stearing controls with this head unit? Anyone done anything similar to this?
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Pretty sure standard harness and plug. I've been looking at these too, for quite a while.
Cant recall who it was mentioned that nearly all of these have a huge delay when turning on, unlike our stock units. Keen to see how it turns out for you. Please post results if you go ahead. Leakey
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Hey, I'm thinking of buying one of these as well, so keep us all posted!
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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anyone know if this will work on a 2008 tdci LT?
it only says Focus II 2005-2007.. im hoping that it will cause it looks pretty good for that price. |
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There has been a little talk of these units over the past couple years. Might be a good idea to look here:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11279247&page=1&pp=30 (including post #46) Its probably a little harder to pick the decent generic units from the terrible ones with them all having an unfamiliar name. Maybe Google a number of units to get an idea about what people are saying about them on other forums. Personally, I seriously looked at going with a similar option, but for me I don't see a need for a DVD player in my Focus, already have a Navman (conveniently acquired from my FIL) that I only occasionally use, and want a brand name I trust with service in Australia. In fact, the brand I'm going to install has their HQ (and technical support) only 10 mins from where I live. Good luck with it, am sure you'll enjoy whichever option you take.
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Hello Koni's!
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Quote:
http://www.ipmart.com/main/product/C...hp?prod=150752
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CSA Motorvatr 17's/Kumho KU31's, Eibach Prokit/Lovells rear springs, Koni Sports Kit Lower airbox removed, K&N Panel filter Momo gear knob + boot + pedals, Ghia boot garnish, Zetec Chrome interior door handles JVC KW-XR816 Headunit + more to come... |
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If I unserstand it correctly. The LS has the square shaped head unit and the LT/LV have the rounded shape.
I also have the square shape however I installed the rounded SONY headunit from an XR5 with no issues. Just needed to make a few new screw holes and the XR5 fascia.
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LTs also have the rectangle (square) hole. Later LTs and Ghia's had the elliptical,
as well as the later XR5s too I believe. I was looking for an insert part that turns the rectangle hole in to an elliptical hole. They are around, but bugger me I cant find one! Easier to find the whole elliptical hole dash part. Regards the GPS system, I kinda prefer the bigger rectangular unit!
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Another DVD/GPS/etc system is one from these guys: http://www.autodvdgps.com/ford-navig...-c-38_145.html They have good support from what I've read, and are one of the bigger players for these units in China.
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CSA Motorvatr 17's/Kumho KU31's, Eibach Prokit/Lovells rear springs, Koni Sports Kit Lower airbox removed, K&N Panel filter Momo gear knob + boot + pedals, Ghia boot garnish, Zetec Chrome interior door handles JVC KW-XR816 Headunit + more to come... |
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I know what your talking about, I saw the bezzel on ebay once...
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IPMart dont offer any warranty at all! For anyone interested here is ipmarts warranty conditions: http://www.ipmart.com/main/text_warranty_terms.php Autodvdgps: http://www.autodvdgps.com/page.html?id=25 Im probably going to buy one of these http://www.autodvdgps.com/oem-autora...dsn0j86v60qll7 |
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See here: post #27 http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11271210
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Forgotten that thread! It does look good, still.
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Anyone know if the Australian Focus has the can-bus system?
I just purchased a head unit and the seller wants to know if my car has can-bus.. This is what she wrote: this unit does not have can-bus box, if your car also does not have can-bus box, the steering wheel control system can be used. Does anyone know? |
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August 2007 LT Focus Zetec here - rectangular
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