Richardhart90 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I have a focus mk 1.5 I think , 2003 I want to upgrade my radio, was thinking of just putting a normal one in but didn't want to loose my steering controls ! Im looking at getting another ford one but later model, just want to know if any will work with in reason from a ford I have this one at mo if I want aux out on this I need some dear adaptor about £40 so may as well upgrade to something like one of these below... This one is on eBay and local to me, hes after £40 buy It now or 99p bidding at mo ! Think im right in saying I can buy a lead like this for £7 and then I can plug aux inputs in ? thanks for help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I believe none of them will fit as they are from the mk2 and there for have a different connection that plugs in the back the mk2's have a quad lock connector which is different to what the mk1 has i think your best option will be getting an aftermarket head unit with a fitting kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Sorry to burst your bubble but the radios you've listed are for a Mk2 and onwards only. If you go for one of these you'll have a 6 disc unit. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=330899278338 If you stay with your current radio you can fit one of these- http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=321096382572 It plugs into the CD changer port on the back. There is always the option of fitting an aftermarket single din radio with an USB port for connecting iPod's etc but would need a fascia adaptor and a loom/controller cable too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardhart90 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Oh noooooo ! I take it there are no convertors then ? So best option is probably just buy a surround and buy a normal cd player, which does mp3's etc then ! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Best option tbh mate. Plenty of choices out there, just be sure to get the right loom with the controller interface too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 what sort of head unit would you like? would you want a fancy double din touch screen or would you be happy with a single din that you can plug your ipod into? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardhart90 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 just want cheapest way of playing mp3's and plugging my phone in (via 3.5mm jack) I've tried bluetooth and its not as clear as through a lead. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 just for example you'd be looking at summin like this for a complete single din package http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Focus1998-Car-Stereo-Fitting-Kit-with-MT7609BT-Car-CD-MP3-USB-Bluetooth-/270909311123?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3f13740893 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Focus-Fitting-Kit-with-Pioneer-DEH-4400BT-CD-MP3-Bluetooth-USB-iPod-Stereo-/251101824059?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a76d5c43b or this for a double din http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Focus-Car-Stereo-Fitting-Kit-with-Beat-390-CD-MP3-DAB-USB-iPod-Bluetooth-/270910430488?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3f13851d18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 the second link i linked looks pretty good 100quid for a pioneer single din with a usb and aux socket on the front and comes with the complete fitting kit covers all focus's from 98 to 04 does your focus have volume controls on the steering wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardhart90 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 brigante - that's great help, thankyou ! yes I have steering wheel controls - will this still work or will I have to buy another adaptor/convertor ? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 it says on the listing if you have stalk controls you'll need a different adaptor what i would say do is simply message the seller n ask em to link you to the exact kit you need for the steering controls its what i did. i bought my fitting kit from this same seller so i can vouch for em n at the time they was the cheapest around undercutting what i thought was the cheapest kit by 10quid for example, the same pioneer head unit from halfrauds will cost 100quid http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_869043_langId_-1_categoryId_165474 but from dynamic sound it also comes with everything you need to fit it for the same price bargain to be fair what i'd say do is mooch through halfrauds http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/categorydisplay_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_165474_langId_-1 find a stereo you like then contact dynamic sound n ask em if they do the same one with the kit included 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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