chris_sim82 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) Hi Am looking to fit a Sony DAB 6CD changer to a Mk 2.5 2009 reg Focus. The radio has the Part Number: 8M5T-18C939-MD. Is this compatible? As I understand it to get DAB working I would need to get The DAB aerial upgrade kit which includes the following .1559265 Aerial Mast.1559268 Aerial Base.1682844 Wiring.1575793 Wiring Could i get away with using some kind of splitter? In the future I will also be looking at upgrading the Bluetooth module which currently exists to one which supports A2DP and possibly USB. My current module has the code 8M5T-19G488-AM which I understand does not support those functions. Is there anything else I could have missed? Many thanks Edited February 5, 2016 by chris_sim82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris mitchell Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 You may get away with an eBay fakra aerial but when i done this years ago i just got the full dab aerial from ford. None of the original aerial is interchangeable with the dab one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_sim82 Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 The Ford aerial upgrade does sound like the best way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragrat Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Those part numbers (4 of) you quote are the ones I used. Not cheap but does work. Cost me £81.89. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_sim82 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Will look to fit this tomorrow. Parts arrived today. Went for the Ford aerial upgrade as recommended. Will report back. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsheikh Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 contact dabonwheels and ask them about the dab splitter - much cheaper and works well. this came too late for me and i paid out £80ish to upgrade too. for the stereo make sure it is a focus one as the mondeo one does not work with the focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vibeone Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Just so you know, annoyingly the Sony DAB radio does not support DAB+, which means you'll miss 2/3 stations from the upcoming Digital 2 multiplex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_sim82 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Thanks for your help All installed now. Using the ford DAB upgrade kit. Been out for a drive and reception so far is flawless. Must be in a good reception area. Sound is way better than standard radio to. Had no trouble routing the cable and was left with plenty of length to fit comfortably fit the stereo. Must try and get A2DP to work next. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_sim82 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 The stereo has made a huge difference. streaming wise would the firmware on the stereo support it? 05_06_01 As for the module does it make any difference being from a Fiesta, Mondeo etc? If I understand rightly I should be looking for 8M5T-19C112 with the letters AM or higher?. Once I've swapped out the existing 8M5T-19G488-AM I believe I would then need to Activate it using modified ELM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris mitchell Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 On 06/02/2016 at 5:42 PM, Cragrat said: Those part numbers (4 of) you quote are the ones I used. Not cheap but does work. Cost me £81.89. Lucky i got Ford Emp prices and paid £55.00 incl vat for the lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_sim82 Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 I have come across a module with the part number 8M5T-19C112-AR made by Novero. Would this be compatible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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