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MK3 Focus with Sony head unit (BVC) bluetooth issues

Arwen
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So I recently upgraded my phone from a pixel 2 to the pixel 6. And the pixel 6 cannot see my car via bluetooth and the car cannot see it. I try and unpair/debond all the various phones that are stored in my cars list and it's struggling with even that. Can anyone tell me if there is a way to update the software for the BVC units? Or how to do a master reset on it? I've been through what feels like all the menus but cannot find a rest option 😞 
I've been trying to find a download source for any updates on google but anything I find ends up pointing to an old web page that no longer exists. 

New phone connects to every other bluetooth device I've got so I doubt it's that at fault. 

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    18 hours ago, Arwen said:

    So I recently upgraded my phone from a pixel 2 to the pixel 6. And the pixel 6 cannot see my car via bluetooth and the car cannot see it. I try and unpair/debond all the various phones that are stored in my cars list and it's struggling with even that. Can anyone tell me if there is a way to update the software for the BVC units? Or how to do a master reset on it? I've been through what feels like all the menus but cannot find a rest option 😞 
    I've been trying to find a download source for any updates on google but anything I find ends up pointing to an old web page that no longer exists. 

    New phone connects to every other bluetooth device I've got so I doubt it's that at fault. 

    I've been trying to find a reset option  for my Sony head unit. Can't find one anywhere even Google. People have suggested disconnecting  the battery...

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    😞 I replaced the battery a few months ago and the radio managed to keep all it's phones (the time did however get reset). 

    I'll keep digging and post back here if I find a way. 

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    7 hours ago, Arwen said:

    😞 I replaced the battery a few months ago and the radio managed to keep all it's phones (the time did however get reset). 

    I'll keep digging and post back here if I find a way. 

    Mines lost its dab stations can't find any at all

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    12 hours ago, Morty1977 said:

    Mines lost its dab stations can't find any at all

    If other frequency bands like FM are working normally then you probably have a fault with the DAB aerial pre-amp unit, located in the tailgate.

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    38 minutes ago, unofix said:

    If other frequency bands like FM are working normally then you probably have a fault with the DAB aerial pre-amp unit, located in the tailgate.

    Yeah everything else working where abouts is this? Just under the rear roof  lining?

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    Its in the tailgate. On your model I think it is near the top of the screen

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    2 hours ago, unofix said:

    Its in the tailgate. On your model I think it is near the top of the screen

    Cheers pal I presume you mean behind the plastic panelling on tailgate?

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    Does your car have an Aerial on the roof ?

    If so then pre-amp is not in the tailgate - see the link below.

    https://ford.7zap.com/en/car/53/6.19236,7.24135/0/1770/16393/71517/#18B849

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    5 hours ago, unofix said:

    Does your car have an Aerial on the roof ?

    If so then pre-amp is not in the tailgate - see the link below.

    https://ford.7zap.com/en/car/53/6.19236,7.24135/0/1770/16393/71517/#18B849

    Thanks I'll have a look at this tommorow  

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