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Ford Focus Radio Installation

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  • 06-08-2007 4:51pm
    #1
    Onikage
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    Hi all

    I'm going to replace a stock Ford radio/mc unit with a standard size Sony unit. I have a blanking plate, removal keys and the new radio but still need a power cable adaptor (FORD -> ISO). I've seen these on various websites, well various ebay auctions anyway, and wonder if I can pick one up in somewhere like halfords or maplin. Does anyone know if they are common enough and how much do they cost?


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    #2
    tw0nk
    Registered Users Posts: 1,361 ✭✭✭tw0nk


    onikage,
    I got mine in a privately owned car parts store, cost me 15 euros, im guessing halfords have them too.


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    Onikage
    Registered Users Posts: 1,451 ✭✭✭Onikage


    Cheers


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    louie
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    they a comon enough and every good store should stoke one. prices could vary from 10-20 euro so shop around.


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    crosstownk
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    Most car stereo/alarm fitters will have the cable you want. Somewhere like here.
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    Gegerty
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    Onikage wrote:
    Hi all

    I'm going to replace a stock Ford radio/mc unit with a standard size Sony unit. I have a blanking plate, removal keys and the new radio but still need a power cable adaptor (FORD -> ISO). I've seen these on various websites, well various ebay auctions anyway, and wonder if I can pick one up in somewhere like halfords or maplin. Does anyone know if they are common enough and how much do they cost?

    IS this a new model 2005? Where did you get the blanking plate?


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    louie
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    for the 2005 up models you need a different facia plate. the radio is bigger and wider then the old ones like the one below:

    40_165l_369.jpg


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    Gegerty
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    excellent thanks. Does that come with a removal key?


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    louie
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    no it doesn't.
    The original radio needs 4 keys to remove it.
    if you have an image i could pin-point them out for you.

    BTW you also need a harness adaptor for an after market radio.


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    Onikage
    Registered Users Posts: 1,451 ✭✭✭Onikage


    Gegerty wrote:
    IS this a new model 2005? Where did you get the blanking plate?


    It is a pre-2005 model.

    The blanking plate came from Ebay, sellers name escapes me.


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    Gegerty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 900 ✭✭✭Gegerty


    louie wrote:
    no it doesn't.
    The original radio needs 4 keys to remove it.
    if you have an image i could pin-point them out for you.

    BTW you also need a harness adaptor for an after market radio.

    I see where the keys need to go. Will a standard OEM key do? Do you know will I be able to connect the steering wheel stereo controls? I'm thinking of getting a Pioneer DEH P75BT


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    louie
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    they do one for the Sony head units: http://www.funkymotors.ie/ProductDet/Ford-Ford-C-Max-Fiesta-Focus-Mondeo-Connects2-Stalk-Adapter-Sony-CTSFOS002-pid4446328-ptype-all/

    but they don't do one for Pioneer.


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    Gegerty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 900 ✭✭✭Gegerty


    This site seem to do adapters for a range of brands including pioneer. THEBASSBIN

    Think I have what I need now. Thanks for your help.


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