Bazinga Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I want to replace my stock Ford 6000 CD stereo for a Sony HCD345DC. Is this possible? Are there any guides out there which I can follow? I assume that this will not be possible or an easy job as the fitment is different and the Sony stereo is reliant upon a fascia to hide the edges away. Also, would the existing steering wheel remote work with the new stereo? Looking at the connector diagram from the following page indicates otherwise, but it's for a different model: Ford Focus MK2.5 (2008-2012) Stereo Removal ST/RS Any pointers in the right direction would be much appreciated. New stereo: Current stereo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW1982 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 The MK2/MK2.5 radio's have completely different dimensions and wiring than the MK1/MK1.5 radio's. This requires major modifications to the dashboard and dashboard panel and wiring. Next to this the MK2/MK2.5 radio's are technically completely different from the MK1/MK1.5 radio's. The MK2/MK2.5 radio's are connected to the CANbus system. Several data is communicated to and from the radio by using the CANbus system. The MK1/MK1.5 does not have a CANbus system at all so many functions will simply not work. The time and date function for example is integrated in both the radio and the instrument cluster. The MK2/MK2.5 radio shows the time and date that is stored in the instrument cluster memory. Without a MK2/MK2.5 instrument cluster the date/time function will not work correctly. The steering wheel control however will work fine. The steering wheel control is basically a resistance circuitry. Every steering wheel control function has its own resistance. The resistances of each function are basically the same for most Ford models. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 JW1982, How does your head not explode with all the knowledge you constantly deliver contained in it? You are a very clever individual! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Bazinga said: I want to replace my stock Ford 6000 CD stereo for a Sony HCD345DC. Is this possible? Are there any guides out there which I can follow? I assume that this will not be possible or an easy job as the fitment is different and the Sony stereo is reliant upon a fascia to hide the edges away. Also, would the existing steering wheel remote work with the new stereo? Looking at the connector diagram from the following page indicates otherwise, but it's for a different model: Ford Focus MK2.5 (2008-2012) Stereo Removal ST/RS Any pointers in the right direction would be much appreciated. New stereo: Current stereo: With the many positive reasons to choose an aftermarket double din headunit to replace the existing mk2/mk2.5 headunit can i ask why do you want to fit a mk1 ? I also have a Guide here👇 may help well a few 😅 Guide to Fitting Aftermarket headunit focus Mk2 & Mk2.5 Click Here Guide To fitting 10" HD Flip Down Monitor Focus Mk2 & Mk2.5 Click Here Custom 10" Sub enclosure & Amp panel Focus Mk2 & Mk2.5Click Here Guide Installing Reverse Camera Focus Mk2.5 2008 - 2011Click Here Guide Fitting Dual Camera DVR System Focus Mk2 & Mk2.5Click Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Lenny, i think he has a mk1 and wanted to fit a mk2 stereo into it? Unless im reading it wrong! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 9 minutes ago, WES180 said: Lenny, i think he has a mk1 and wanted to fit a mk2 stereo into it? Unless im reading it wrong! I'm sure you're right mate, I've set sail with Captain Morgan three hours ago and me owl vision is becoming a bit impaired 😁 throwing the owl guides out usually solves this type of thread 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 6 minutes ago, Lenny said: I'm sure you're right mate, I've set sail with Captain Morgan three hours ago and me owl vision is becoming a bit impaired 😁 throwing the owl guides out usually solves this type of thread 👍 I was reading that thinking what has an owl got to do with anything lol, you mean ole (old)! Good owl alcohol! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 1 minute ago, WES180 said: I was reading that thinking what has an owl got to do with anything lol, you mean ole (old)! That's the one 👍😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Better off fitting a decent aftermarket double din radio along with a fascia adaptor or double din fascia. The MK1 Focus radio dimensions are not quite a standard double din size.- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CT23FD32-FORD-FOCUS-1999-2005-BLACK-DOUBLE-DIN-FASCIA-FACIA-ADAPTOR-PANEL-/380712320004?fits=Car+Make%3AFord|Model%3AFocus&hash=item58a438fc04:g:X1UAAOSw-RRXB1mH It's easy to swap the fascias over (4 screws easily located once the current radio is removed plus the clock, hazard button and lighter socket.) however you will lose the ash/coin tray. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v530anh Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I believe my mk1 has a single din JVC but the sound quality is pretty good, and radio reception near perfect. Quite an old system now but still going strong. It may have 24bit audio conversion. Which means the sound is converted to 24bit and processed, and outputs it as 16 bit. Though all 4 Speakers work, but the steering controls do not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 4 hours ago, v530anh said: I believe my mk1 has a single din JVC but the sound quality is pretty good, and radio reception near perfect. Quite an old system now but still going strong. It may have 24bit audio conversion. Which means the sound is converted to 24bit and processed, and outputs it as 16 bit. Though all 4 speakers work, but the steering controls do not. Need a Ford to jvc steering stalk adaptor 👍 i think its this one but read description for sure: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250951123994 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 40 minutes ago, Lenny said: Need a Ford to jvc steering stalk adaptor 👍 You sobered up now then Lenny? Noticed the lack of bird talk! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 1 hour ago, WES180 said: You sobered up now then Lenny? Noticed the lack of bird talk! 😅 yeah I went to sleep at 10pm last night and fell out of the kookoo's nest at around 3am thismorning. have the full HD Experience now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazinga Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 @JW1982: thanks for the informative reply. That makes sense and has convinced me to steer clear (pun intended) of the stock ford stereos and look at aftermarket @Lenny: as WES180 pointed out, I am looking for the opposite. But thanks for the guides. I'm sure they will help anyone else who stumbles across this post of mine @Stoney871: thanks for that. I came across a similar posting on eBay earlier today. Glad to know I'm on the right track. This means that I can still go for a double din stereo and not have to worry about fitment types as the replacement fascia will (hopefully) cater for universal fitments. Not looking to go so big in terms of expense at the moment, but it's useful for me to know and save in case I want to upgrade and go for a touch screen system for instance @v530anh: thanks for sharing your first hand experience. I am heading down this path as well. Not sure I care for the steering wheel controls as the stalk control interface leads are not cheap Ford Focus Mk1 98-04 Steering Wheel Stalk Control Interface Lead CTSFO001.2 Just wanted to point out that I've got another thread which has crossed over into this topic. Apologies if this seems like I'm double posting. Just seemed sensible to start a new thread which was more focused on this topic (whereas the other thread was more broad and open and the title wasn't more specific to this). The thread is here Mk1 bluetooth and change power outlet to ign live 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 @Bazinga Thanks for the mention even though I wasn't of any assistance 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 1 hour ago, Lenny said: @Bazinga Thanks for the mention even though I wasn't of any assistance 👍 I didnt even get a mention and it was me that said you had it the wrong way around not JW1982! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 2 hours ago, WES180 said: I didnt even get a mention and it was me that said you had it the wrong way around not JW1982! As i remember; i was very very drunk when i was posting 😅 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazinga Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 14 hours ago, WES180 said: I didnt even get a mention and it was me that said you had it the wrong way around not JW1982! Sorry mate! I meant you and not JW I've fixed it now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 3 hours ago, Bazinga said: Sorry mate! I meant you and not JW I've fixed it now Woohoo, i got a mention! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 51 minutes ago, WES180 said: Woohoo, i got a mention! Hi5✋ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 5 minutes ago, Lenny said: Hi5✋ ✋ Boom! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 2 hours ago, WES180 said: ✋ Boom! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazinga Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 Update: Settled for a single din JVC stereo. All I have to do is get: an ISO harness with steering wheel stalk control (if possible) single din fascia conversion (grey or black and not easy to remove) I found the following: Autoleads PC99-X07 Stalk Adaptor Vehicle Lead for Ford Focus Mondeo Autoleads FP-07-08 Car Audio Single DIN Facia Adaptor for Ford - Black Car Radio Installation Kit for Ford (Focus) until 2004 Faceplate and Storage Shelf Would you recommend any of these? Are there any better suggestions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 11 hours ago, Bazinga said: Update: Settled for a single din JVC stereo. All I have to do is get: an ISO harness with steering wheel stalk control (if possible) single din fascia conversion (grey or black and not easy to remove) I found the following: Autoleads PC99-X07 Stalk Adaptor Vehicle Lead for Ford Focus Mondeo Autoleads FP-07-08 Car Audio Single DIN Facia Adaptor for Ford - Black Car Radio Installation Kit for Ford (Focus) until 2004 Faceplate and Storage Shelf Would you recommend any of these? Are there any better suggestions? I'd purchase the first two links aswell as an aerial adaptor link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400944054729 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v530anh Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Maybe a single din with a screen: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pumpkin-Universal-Subwoofer-Multimedia-Navigation/dp/B00VHW29OA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1480580404&sr=8-3&keywords=Single+din++android Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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