Richiemac Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Thank you civil-zz for that explanation.........have you any plans to do other models of Ford in the future ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redholt Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Anyone tried this with a GEM ending in AA. Had a look tonight but my Gem is different to the one in the tutorial. I've included a picture if anyone can shed some light on it. It's a Zetec diesel 55 plate. http://db.tt/cyrojetF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civil-zz Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 have you any plans to do other models of Ford in the future ? It's not clear. Now I'm working over Focus 3/Mondeo 4 but can't promise when it be possible to make a release.. @redholt, Photo is too cut, but elements position is some strange. You can use ELMConfig for detection module part number or find it on box. If it *M5T-14A073-**, you can work with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiemac Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Anyone tried this with a GEM ending in AA. Had a look tonight but my Gem is different to the one in the tutorial. I've included a picture if anyone can shed some light on it. It's a Zetec diesel 55 plate. http://db.tt/cyrojetF That looks like engine bay fuse / relay box ..? Maybe i'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiemac Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Sounds good civil-zz .........Mondeo 4 is same as S Max ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redholt Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 That looks like engine bay fuse / relay box ..? Maybe i'm wrong. That's because it is as muggins here has uploaded the wrong picture! Will try get right pic upped in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civil-zz Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 That looks like engine bay fuse / relay box ..? Maybe i'm wrong. Oh, yes, of course, you are right!! Where are my eyes?.. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAndyM Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Another fantastic thread full of useful info. I nearly have a plan of action now for adding CC but there's one stumbling block for me. I don't want to lose the ST 3 spoke steering wheel. Is it possible to retrofit the controls from the 4 spoke wheel to the 3 spoke ST wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidu Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Is it possible to retrofit the controls from the 4 spoke wheel to the 3 spoke ST wheel? No, it is not possible. There are other ways to fit CC, far from factory look but you could keep your ST steering wheel and you do not need controls from 4 spoke wheel. CC buttons fitted under steering wheel covers: or CC buttons fitted inside radio control stalk Pictures from Russian forum http://ffclub.ru/topic/3475/ This is for sure not plug and play but it can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstef Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 My car has a 4 spoke steering wheel without the cruise control buttons attached. Is it possible to attach the cc buttons to the existing steering wheel without change it and if so where can i find the buttons. i am looking on the internet and i found only the cc buttons for focus mk1 nothing for mk2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Far as i'm aware the mk2 buttons are integral to the wheel. There are cc button wheels available on eBay. The mk1 cc buttons were on a seperate bracket which attached to the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarp Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Mk2 focus CC buttons are not integrated to the steering wheel. They are connected to the wheel using screws and yes, they can be bough separately. However, steering wheel originally without CC buttons are NOT compatible with buttons. It seems that our Russian friends from FFClub have fitted buttons to non-buttoned wheel, but they have cut some plastic etc. New buttons does cost just as much than used wheel with CC buttons, so there's probably no point getting just the buttons (ie. I paid 70 EUR for leather steering wheel with CC buttons )... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 No, it is not possible. There are other ways to fit CC, far from factory look but you could keep your ST steering wheel and you do not need controls from 4 spoke wheel. CC buttons fitted under steering wheel covers: or CC buttons fitted inside radio control stalk Pictures from Russian forum http://ffclub.ru/topic/3475/ This is for sure not plug and play but it can be done. Now thats some clever thinking :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAndyM Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I think under the steering wheel covers is what I'll be going for if I can't get a good custom fit between the spokes on a 3 spoke st wheel. I think with a bit of fibreglass it's doable though. In that 3 spoke pic have they simply taken the push switches out of the original switch units or are have they spliced new switches into the existing wiring? Also, can anybody actually confirm they've managed to activate CC on an ST? I've got a spare 3 spoke wheel on the way and I'm trying to get hold of a 4 spoke now I can use to donate the switches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiemac Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 When you get the 4 spoke with buttons put it on and try it after you do the activation.........then you know if it works and you can carry on canibalising the wheel as planned :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redholt Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Well i have done all my checks and I meet 3 out of the 4 criteria. The only one I dont have is the correct GEM number. Mine ends in BX instead of DX. Can get a wheel for £75 from the local scraper so might just risk it and can always sell the wheel if not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiemac Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Mine was different aswell, but worked ok ......give it a shot anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz93 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Just out of curiosity, does anyone know where the CC switches are in the ST, as I have seen them advertised on autotrader with CC but in the pics they have the 3 spoke ST wheel? I haven't seen the switches in any of the pictures, so was just wondering if Ford even offered the ST with CC or are the autotrader people not telling the truth!? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_macgregor Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Quick update. radio info displays radio station or frequency , CD track , but does not display music via memory stick. Phone info displays incoming call info Shift change although displays when you start the car , i held at 4000 rpm and as of yet has not displayed while driving.( Wife will probably get that one to display) Reverse sound , is totally annoying and i will switch that off. :) Just a quick question - nothing to do with the retro fitting CC, what stereo do you have that your playing music through a memory stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Just a quick question - nothing to do with the retro fitting CC, what stereo do you have that your playing music through a memory stick? I have the satnav fx model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_macgregor Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I have the satnav fx model ahh..didnt realise this had USB, think i might have another look on eBay, where did you get yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Mine was already fitted to the car , along with the USB socket inside the armrest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyAndy Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Hi, I've just bought a 2008 TDCI Titanium that has cruise fitted already but the airbag cover is cracked. Having scoured Google I was eventually directed to this thread about replacing it. You say that you have to butcher the old cover to fit a replacement but do you have to remove the wheel and everything else to do this or can you do it all in situ? Are we talking side cutters/stanley knife style butchering or leverage with a screwdriver (obviously helps that the cover is already cracked)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidu Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 You would need to remove airbag only, no need to remove steering wheel. Remember to disconnect battery first. You will find the "how-to" in first post of this thread. You can use side cutters / stanley knife to get rid of old airbag cover, using screwdriver might lead to airbag damage. Once you have airbag in you hand it will be very easy. It should not take more then 10-15 minutes to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyAndy Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Thanks Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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