ZetecShearer1987 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Hi all I collect my focus next week, its a zetec s model, so it has the original ford radio built in with the blue screen interface, Is it easy to swap this out with a mk3 sony head unit, the one from a titanium spec and also replace the screen above it to the colour one. How hard is it to do, are there any guides how to do this, will i still keep all the functionality like bluetooth etc. plus do i need any extra cable or is it pretty much straight swap And whats the cost like and is anyone selling one. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_60 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Hi I believe it works, if you have the basic head unit. the screen from the sony unit works. but dont hold it to me. The instrument cluster deffo works as theres no pats in it Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZetecShearer1987 Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 Thanks James, I'm guessing it should fit just looking for someone to confirm it, shame that the Zetec s model couldn't have to uprated head unit from Sony as standard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_60 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 From experiance The sony unit sounds much better than the standard unit :-) :-) If your upgrading, maybe you should replace the door Speakers at least with nice sony units :-) When my car was new i paid 200 pounds for the upgraded head unit + Speakers + sub woofer in boot where spare wheel should live Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZetecShearer1987 Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 your a bad influence, you got me wanting Speakers now too, tbf this new car will be my pride and joy, so spending lots of money on it wont be a problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzman600 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Hi ZS1987. Is the car you're getting a mk3? If so find a post on here titled 2014 Focus Zetec S Stereo /display upgrade. I've just read it and it'll help you a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW1982 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 The Focus MK3 audio system can be changed without any problems. However you have to absolutely make sure to buy the correct type of audio system. There are differences between the older audio systems which are based on the old Bluetooth/Voicecontrol system and the newer radio's which are based on the newer SYNC system. Audio systems (and parts) of these systems are not fully compatible and not interchangeable. Installing an incorrect system will result in loosing functionality. A complete Sony audio system will cost about 300 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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