estate_fan Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Just noticed my aux socket is not working. How do I go about removing the radio unit to see if it's even plugged in? (Oh yeah, mine's a 6000CD in mk2.5) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftathome Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I`ve got a late mk 2 estate and the 3.5 connector is missing in the glove box. If that is where yours is situated it maybe quicker to look there as oppposed to taking the radio out first. Just a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estate_fan Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 ok thanks, I do have a ssocket in the glove box, maybe it's not connected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxide Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I'm sure there is a guide on here somewhere on how to remove the 6000cd radio. I have previously heard of people who have a 3.5mm aux in port which simply isn't connected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 On the mk2.5 I believe the head unit surround simply pulls off, and then there's 4 torx screws and the head unit should just pull out. A member did it here when fitting an after market head unit: http://www.fordowner...-head-unit-fit/ The gear leaver surround doesn't need removing I don't think. On the mk2, the head unit has to come out first using 4 removal keys in the slots n the head unit simply pulls out. Once it's out then the head unit surround just held in by torx screws. Either way, the head unit is easy to remove, n once it's out the way it should be easy to see if the aux lead is connected or not I would assume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 By the way, in that link it's on a mondeo, but on the focus 2.5 it's basically the same where the surround simply pulls off n then it's just a few torx screws holding the stereo. Oxide, how did you remove your surround when you carbon wrapped it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxide Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 The surround just takes a bit of brute force and ignorance, you can use a flathead screwdriver with some cloth around it to prevent scratches and then just pry it off going from one side gradually around to the other. Feels very fragile but you can't be too gentle with it. Definitely don't need to remove any other bits of trim on a mk2.5 to get the radio out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 The surround just takes a bit of brute force and ignorance You bring the brute force, I'll provide the ignorance. (some self effacing humour there) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estate_fan Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Will do that,thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxide Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 You bring the brute force, I'll provide the ignorance. (some self effacing humour there) When it comes to fords I think it's the other way round mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I can fix anything, except I've run out of bodge tape and can't find my hammer. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxide Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Golden rules for DIY: 1. If it moves and it's not supposed to, use duct tape 2. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD40 3. Anything else, use a hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnH Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 you forgot 1 rule: 4. always carry a list of curse words for when you hurt yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Rule 5, if you can't stick it, unstick it or beat it into submission, walk away and deny all knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxide Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Rule 5, if you can't stick it, unstick it or beat it into submission, walk away and deny all knowledge. And don't tell the Missus what you're doing so she can take the pi** when you fail miserably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Very true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estate_fan Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Got it working today, turned out cable wasn't plugged in behind glove box. Must have been previous owner putting parrot handsfree. BTW how many digits is radio code? There'sa number handwritten on the casing, wondeeing could be it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Thought that would be the case where it just wasn't plugged in. Radio code is 4 digits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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