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Replace 6000cd With Sony Dab Hu, Wiring Query

Oddy1968
Oddy1968
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I purchased a Sony DAB from Ebay to replace my standard radio, but I can not find the correct cable to fit it as it has 2 FAKRA fittings and the only ones I can see have one standard aerial and one FAKRA, can somebody please help with where I can get the correct cables from.

Attached is a picture of the rear of the unit.

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Thanks Mark

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    As far as I know the Sony DAB radio of the Focus MK2.5 does not have 2 Fakra antenna connectors. It should have a normal ISO connector for radio reception and a Fakra connector for DAB reception. I owned several Focus MK2.5 Sony DAB radio's and none of them did have 2 Fakra antenna connectors.

    The Sony DAB radio of the Mondeo however does have 2 Fakra antenna connectors. The Mondeo version is technically different from the Focus version and is not compatible. The communication protocol of the radio is partly different. A Mondeo version of the Sony radio can not be diagnosed or configured on a Focus MK2/MK2.5. In some cases the radio shows a "Unconfigured Mode" message and does not functon correctly.

    If you want to install the Sony radio anyway you have to use a ISO to Fakra adapter to connect the FM antenna. The DAB function needs a seperate DAB antenna. There are DAB splitters available which use the normal FM antenna for DAB reception but my experience is that these do not have a very strong reception. The reception of a seperate DAB antenna is much better.

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    Thanks for the quick reply, will have to source a Focus unit

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    I have done a guide for fitting a DAB unit to a Focus, Some of it may be of use to you.

    Click the link below my posts when viewed on a PC and you'll find it.

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    Thanks for the replies will look into it more and work out my best option

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    i'm pretty sure i read that the mondeo units are longer too that the focus units

    you are best to sell this unit and get a focus one

    once you have the right unit contact dabonwheels to get the correct aerial adapter - they are really good (knowledge wise) and will help you out.

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    Thanks

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