Head Unit Adaptors

[Aldoo]

Hi guys

Im sure this topic has been done to death, but im sorry, I couldn't find it in searches or eBay

Im wanting to fit a single din kenwood instead of the CD3000 in my 2006 focus

I know I need the fascia din adaptor and a wiring loom

But I don't understand why the fitting kits are about £70 on eBay, but a fascia adaptor and loom are only about £20 each!

and also, they're all either 2005> or 2007< ..nothing in the middle? (2006)

Any help?

Thanks!

[Stoney871]

The fitting kits include a remote interface too, that's the pricier part.

I think they're just bracketing the years , although you have to remember that late 07 was when the facelift MK2 came out and i've seen facelift models fitted with the rectangular radios rather than the oval ones.

[Aldoo]

Thanks for the reply!

That facelift is what I'm worried about ..for about a year either side its almost as though they threw what ever they had in the car!!

so I need a fascia with a cage as well?

and theres 2 different looms I need? one specific to my focus, and one specific to the Kenwood?

...Christ, if spotty teens at Halfords do this how am I struggling so badly!? hahaa

cheers mate

[Stoney871]

The full kit needed will be-

1. Fascia adaptor
2. Ford specific cage (cages that come with the single din radios tend to be too deep for Ford dashes by about 10mm so a wee bit of trimming/bending may be needed)
3. Loom adaptor specific to Ford and Radio manufacturer
4. Ford remote interface
5. Aerial adaptor
6. Keys to remove the original radio

1. Fascia adaptor-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Focus-Transit-Fiesta-C-Max-Single-Din-Car-Stereo-Facia-Panel-CT24FD10-/170997267540?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27d03b3c54

2. Cage (the shape of the rear of the cage should give decent clearance for the dash framework behind the radio)-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KENWOOD-STEREO-MOUNTING-CAGE-NEW-GENUINE-KENWOOD-/140731895332?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item20c4464e24

3. / 4. Kenwood/Ford loom adaptor (with controller interface)-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-Car-Steering-Wheel-Stalk-Control-Adaptor-Lead-PC99-X50-for-Kenwood-Stereo-/261083661323?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Terminals_Cabling_ET&hash=item3cc9cc840b

5. Aerial adaptor plug (converts an ISO connector to the DIN type needed)-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Aerial-Antenna-Adaptor-For-Car-Radio-ISO-to-DIN-FOR-KENWOOD-SONY-JVC-/300640498630?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item45ff91f3c6

6. Radio removal keys

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PC5-132-Ford-Mondeo-Stereo-Radio-Release-Removal-Extraction-Fitting-Keys-x-4-/150680736145?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item2315459191

I make that a grand total of £42.26 with no delivery costs

Edited September 2, 2013 by Stoney871

[Aldoo]

Absolute hero mate! thanks a lot for the time :)

think ill go for a DAB, iv seen that a ford DAB aerial is cheap compared to all the others - is it possible to fit one or will I need a glass one or something?

thanks again

[Stoney871]

You can install a Ford DAB aerial but a stick on one is easier and cheaper.