5 replies to this topic

[Safekidda]

Hi all,

First post!

I've just bought myself a 58 plate Titanium, I'm massively pleased with it, I made sure it had some of the gadgets I wanted such as cruise control, parking sensors etc. knowing that I could have a go at retrofitting the bluetooth myself (and for an added bonus get USB support! - fingers crossed). I know this is a heavily discussed subject, but please bear with me, I have done my research.

So, I have the Sony single CD (no DAB) with MP3 support, and I've checked the firmware (press and hold 1 & 6 together then turn on stereo) and it's 05-03-03 so I think I'm also good for USB support. I've also got the correct light housing for the microphone and it looks like I have a wire stowed up there to clip the microphone into. I've taken the glovebox out and I'm pretty positive I don't have the wiring loom for the bluetooth/VC module so this is the only sticking point so far.

I'm just about ready to email Ford Parts UK to get a quote and place an order and could do with a few pointers before I go ahead. Any help is hugely appreciated.

• I have the microphone wire, where does this come out? I had a 3 pin black and red socket taped to the existing AUX input cable, it had white/black, yellow/black, and black cables attached. Is this it? Once I've confirmed, how am I going to attach this up to the new wiring loom?
• I found an excellent guide to fitting USB in the glovebox with an original bezel to hold the USB here http://www.fordxr5tu...p?topic=12187.0 It says the the Nokia bluetooth module has been replaced with a Novero (1726157 Module (AU7T-19C112-AR) is this OK for my stereo and will it give me full USB/ Voice control support?
• Once I've got it all installed what do I need to ask Ford to program with the WDS, I've seen various things posted, but I get the feeling I'd turn up and they wouldn't know what I was on about? Can anyone tell me exactly what to ask for?
• I've gathered part numbers from all over the place, it looks like they get replaced with never versions, can anyone confirm the below?

Bluetooth:
1726157 Module (AU7T-19C112-AR, 2010 Module Bluetooth BT/VC+USB Connect)
1353218 Module Bracket
1355147 Screw For Bracket x 2
1318965 Steering Control Stalk
1532666 Bluetooth Mic
1467152 Retrofit patch loom for universal fit. (there seems to be different versions of this for focus/fiesta??)

USB:
1543691 USB cable
1543450 USB socket
1550778 Glovebox bezel

Finally if anyone can recommend anywhere to get hold of some of the parts other than Ford Parts UK that would be appreciated, I've not had much luck sourcing stuff on ebay.

[Safekidda]

By the way, to save somebody else some pain here's some other links I've found:

Bluetooth fitting guide: (thanks to DaveRushton)
http://dc121.4shared...BX/preview.html
USB fitting to glovebox guide
http://www.fordxr5tu...p?topic=12187.0
USB fitting to central console (armrest) guide:
http://www.ford-focu...topic.php?42141
With USB installed, updating stereo with ford software:
http://www.ford-mobi...ownloadsUpdates

To remove the stereo there's some guides on youtube, and to remove the glovebox see the second link above, and to remove the light fitting, pull out the clear plastic face to get to the bulbs, then use a screwdriver to release the metal clip and pull the light fitting out, then you can undo two screws to pull out the plastic surround which has the microphone fitting in (this is of course if you have the correct light fitting with space to fit a mic).

[Safekidda]

bump

[MattBloomfield]

Hi nick, just wondering how your getting on with your retrofit Bluetooth kit, I have a 08 focus titanium and want to do the same thing, I pulled the glove box out and I have the same plug as you, I have the correct interior light housing for the mic but haven't looked behind it yet. Just thought I'd see how you was getting on and if you have any tips.

Thanks mate

[haigboardman]

Yeah i want to do this as well, did you ever do this and did it work out?

cheers.

[DaveRushton]

I am sure the wire attatched to the aux is not the mic wire, i just rewired with some 2 core and ran it to the centre light console, easiest thing to do, then just splice the wire and connect it! I did it about 8 months ago i think, really easy job, better to source the parts of eBay really.

If i remember correctly all you need is:
Mic,
2 core cable,
Patch cable,
BT module.

Then obviously if you want to add USB you will need more

Oh also, i am pretty sure the fiesta loom works, and it is cheaper!