Hi.

Aware there are lots of posts about this, but the Mk7 stereos are so variable that I don't believe any of them answer my question.

I have a 2012 (08-12) MK7 fiesta edge with the silver 6 button stereo fascia, pictured (no Bluetooth). I desperately want Bluetooth connectivity in the car (and DAB if possible).

I bought a Sony mk7 stereo (DAB, but not Sat Nav) pulled from a 2012 fiesta mk7 (pictured) complete with screen, head unit and sync Bluetooth module. The seller also threw in the wiring loom and the dab antenna adapter. 

I only realised after purchase that this was pulled from a fiesta mk7 facelift (12-17). I thought, since I had all the parts, plus the loom, I could maybe get it to work. 

After installing, I managed to get DAB and FM/AM working, and CD player. However, the phone button does nothing, and in the settings menu I can't select SYNC settings. I can highlight it but it won't do anything. I also can't set the date or the clock. I can press adjust date/time settings, but it won't let me set any values.

I'm now torn about whether to put them back on eBay and count my losses, or whether to try using Forscan to try to 'activate' the Bluetooth module.

Has anybody managed to get a 12-17 stereo working in a 08-12 mk7 vehicle, or is it just not possible? Don't want to spend more money trying to use Forscan or IDS if I'm ultimately fighting a losing battle.

Thanks.

Dane

For anybody wondering the same thing in the future, it is unfortunately not possible to fully fit a mk7.5 (2013-2017) stereo into a pre-facelift (2008-2012) model - even with the loom.

While the stereo itself does fit, unfortunately the loom will not  fully connect to the car (there is a grey socket in front of the head unit which I believe connects to the car allowing you to edit the car/SYNC settings. This socket is different in the facelift models). This is likely to do with SYNC being added to facelift models and syncing with car settings etc.

I managed to get the cd player, dab radio and LCD screen working, but since I was unable to connect the loom to every socket, the Bluetooth/SYNC module does not power up and you are therefore unable to use Handsfree/Bluetooth/Aux/USB.

I think there is a hack available on another forum, using a parrot adapter and some soldering required, but that seems like too much effort and I don't believe it works 100% of the time. I'll likely be reselling the Sony stereo/loom/etc I purchased.

If you're looking for a Bluetooth/Sony upgrade for pre- facelift, you need to get the Sony fascia with silver trim and associated head unit. I don't believe this has DAB, so you'd just be getting it for Bluetooth and aesthetics. If you have an edge model, like myself, without Bluetooth connectivity, you'll also need the wiring loom for pre-facelift models and handsfree microphone too. I'm pretty sure the standard steering wheel controls will work, but worth looking into this.

Frustrating, but I hope this helps anybody else attempting the same upgrade in future.

Since your car didn't have phone connectivity, in theory what you bought should be pretty much plug and play into a pre-facelift that already has it?

can you tell me where you got the replacement its exactly the model I need - many thanks

On 6/23/2021 at 7:59 PM, mickywrx said:

Since your car didn't have phone connectivity, in theory what you bought should be pretty much plug and play into a pre-facelift that already has it?

No. Sync isn't supported on the pre-facelift. It is possible to retrofit the Bluetooth that was an optional extra at the time though.

On 7/16/2021 at 4:10 PM, Jasonw001 said:

can you tell me where you got the replacement its exactly the model I need - many thanks

Ebay or local breakers yard is your best bet.

5 hours ago, Luke4efc said:

No. Sync isn't supported on the pre-facelift. It is possible to retrofit the Bluetooth that was an optional extra at the time though.

Bugger.  I quite like the look of the Sony fascia.

1 hour ago, mickywrx said:

Bugger.  I quite like the look of the Sony fascia.

There was a Sony option for the pre-facelift. If you already have the 0-9 button stereo (with the larger red screen) then I believe the plugs are the same so you can just plug the fascia in without the need for the rest of the stereo.

22 hours ago, Luke4efc said:

There was a Sony option for the pre-facelift. If you already have the 0-9 button stereo (with the larger red screen) then I believe the plugs are the same so you can just plug the fascia in without the need for the rest of the stereo.

Mine is like the silver one in the OP, but, with a lot more buttons.  It's got bluetooth connectivity, etc, not DAB though.  I'll have to see if I can find the Sony option one.

Thanks, Luke. 👍

Ye m8 I have done it a2012 prefacelift see how plug r on the back of stereo mine had 1 and just fm am plug not to bothered about dab myself so check plug  if you want dab make sure black and white for am fm an dab plugs and should plug an play like mine .the stereo I got was from a 2010 With silver blowers that should do the trick.......

R u still salting the part you got if so how much for wiring harness 

I have the exact same car as you, 2012 fiesta edge. Exact same radio and I also would like to upgrade it to support Bluetooth and not have to use these cheap short-term solutions. Will what I have linked fit? If so will it be as easy as take original out and plug the Sony one in or will there be additional steps. Also it doesn't have like a bluetooth button on it or anything so I assume it does support it? New to this stuff any help would be appreciated.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255076345331?hash=item3b63bc25f3:g:iWkAAOSwNS9hCTe8&autorefresh=true

3 hours ago, hxrrisonc said:

I have the exact same car as you, 2012 fiesta edge. Exact same radio and I also would like to upgrade it to support Bluetooth and not have to use these cheap short-term solutions. Will what I have linked fit? If so will it be as easy as take original out and plug the Sony one in or will there be additional steps. Also it doesn't have like a bluetooth button on it or anything so I assume it does support it? New to this stuff any help would be appreciated.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255076345331?hash=item3b63bc25f3:g:iWkAAOSwNS9hCTe8&autorefresh=true

Ye that's the one I have but need the bluetooth module with usb  to activate bluetooth on it and the wire harness for the bluetooth module I got my wire harness from my local scrap yard watch out thow as bluetooth module there is a lot of them ill check part number for module an send you it and you might need someone to activate it for you in the settings the hard bit get the bits

3 hours ago, hxrrisonc said:

I have the exact same car as you, 2012 fiesta edge. Exact same radio and I also would like to upgrade it to support Bluetooth and not have to use these cheap short-term solutions. Will what I have linked fit? If so will it be as easy as take original out and plug the Sony one in or will there be additional steps. Also it doesn't have like a bluetooth button on it or anything so I assume it does support it? New to this stuff any help would be appreciated.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255076345331?hash=item3b63bc25f3:g:iWkAAOSwNS9hCTe8&autorefresh=true

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3 hours ago, hxrrisonc said:

I have the exact same car as you, 2012 fiesta edge. Exact same radio and I also would like to upgrade it to support Bluetooth and not have to use these cheap short-term solutions. Will what I have linked fit? If so will it be as easy as take original out and plug the Sony one in or will there be additional steps. Also it doesn't have like a bluetooth button on it or anything so I assume it does support it? New to this stuff any help would be appreciated.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255076345331?hash=item3b63bc25f3:g:iWkAAOSwNS9hCTe8&autorefresh=true

In my car it was plug an play bluetooth in the menu but as I wrote you need the other part for bluetooth I thought it was that easy to as say part is the hard bit the hardest part wireing harness 

8 minutes ago, Matty Murray said:

In my car it was plug an play bluetooth in the menu but as I wrote you need the other part for bluetooth I thought it was that easy to as say part is the hard bit the hardest part wireing harness 

The head unit I got had sony on the paper bit on the side ware it has uha dab     as the head unit with the 9 button on it also works with the sony control panel just watch your getting the right head unit

Hi sorry to hijack an old thread but struggling to get my round what I need. 
currently got the 6 button non Sony head unit in a pre facelift mk7 zetec. I want to upgrade this to a 9 button with Bluetooth or a Sony head unit. Does anyone know which unit I need and what else I need to get?

any help gratefully received

Sorry not been on for long time but I fitted sony head and face and screen from a 2010 fiesta as 2009 are different plug on the back 

 

Also need bluetooth module and wireing harness for the bluetooth module ill check an see if I have part number for you get back soon

Hi I have the same issue, my fiesta does not have Bluetooth and I’m looking to replace the whole stereo for a CarPlay unit. Can anyone help me find which is the right one online. 

My PFL is non sony but has bluetooth. I am assuming i cannot get dab at this point? Although it looks like someone in UK on Facebook has managed to get it done.

Hi, just a quick question regarding the Sony head unit. I have upgraded my 6 button silver facia and small red screen to the Sony facia and blue/white screen with no issues.

The car didn't have rear speakers, but I have upgraded to the straight fit Focal speaker kit all around and enabled the rear speakers in ForScan so they work. However the rear ones are very quiet compared to the fronts, even with the fader set slightly to the rear more. 

I have found a 2010 Sony head unit (non DAB) for sale with exctly the same connectors as mine.

Just wondering if anyone knows if it has a little more power than the 6 button standard unit? I know will probably have to enable the branded or hi spec audio setting in FForscan.

I'm not bothered at all about the Bluetooth not working as I have one of the aux connecting dongles that works perfectly.

Hi all, Apologies for jumping on this post, back with a fiesta after having an awful vauxhall experience. I have the bog standard radio shown in the posts above, I want to to upgrade to the Sony stereo as I want Bluetooth, is it just a case of plug and play?, will i also need to upgrade the screen, its a 16 plate face-lift version