hiace_drifter Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Hi folks. The aux socket in my 59 Focus glovebox has a loose connection ... every so often my ipod stops the music because it thinks the cable has been detached. I'm guessing it is either the socket itself, or the cable from behind the socket to the headunit. Whilst we're at it the socket is in a stupid place as it needs the glovebox open otherwise the cable gets squashed when the door shuts! So, which bit most likely needs replacing - socket or cable? Is the best bet to run a new cable from the head unit down to the centre console somewhere, and forget the glovebox socket altogether? I had a look on eBay and could only find one socket replacement ... in Hungary! (photo attached) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl123 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 You can find the socket here https://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_focus_mk2_aux-in_socket_2005-2008_f_1310208_c_479.htm It's cheap enough that you can just buy it and see if it fixes the problem (if not it's probably the cable) Video added for anyone looking to install the socket if they don't already have one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 You can get right angled aux cables, and if you run it out of the bottom you shouldn't get it caught 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiace_drifter Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 7 hours ago, Micro said: You can get right angled aux cables, and if you run it out of the bottom you shouldn't get it caught Who's bottom!?!?!?! Will that involve assembly paste!?!?! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Bypass the standard aux socket completely.It's a poor design and prone to crossed channels because the front and back parts move apart causing misalignment of the pins in relation to the 3.5 cables being plugged in.Get an aux cable with a 3.5 on the end and run it out under the demister switch panel.Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252897954457Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiace_drifter Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 On 2017-5-12 at 9:19 AM, Stoney871 said: Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252897954457 Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Cheers. Will get one. So that connects to back of head unit? In the meantime anyone know how to remove old socket? Looks like it should split into two halves or pinch to release... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 There are 2 small rectangular slots inside the rear of the unit that you need to put small screwdrivers into.Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiace_drifter Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 On 2017-5-12 at 8:17 AM, Stoney871 said: Bypass the standard aux socket completely. It's a poor design and prone to crossed channels because the front and back parts move apart causing misalignment of the pins in relation to the 3.5 cables being plugged in. Get an aux cable with a 3.5 on the end and run it out under the demister switch panel. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk The cable has finally arrived from Outer Mongolia :) When I disconnect the old cable (that runs to the glove box) will that just pull out or is it likely to be zip tied behind the dashboard? Do I need to remove the demister switch panel to run the cable down there? What's the recommended way of getting the cable out through the demister switch area? Find a gap? Drill a hole? Remove a blanking plate? Thanks folks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 The original cable is probably combined obto the radio loom bundle, just unplug it and tape back onto the loom to avoid rattles.To run the new cable behind the switch panel you only need to loosen the torx screws a few turns and then slip the wire in to come out under the bottom edge.You can temporarily remove a blank if need be or buy a modified blank that has an aux socket built in.Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272473958815Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiace_drifter Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Right, what a palava! As a quick fix I tried to separate the socklet as per the diagram from Stoney871. No luck. Not sure if I'm supposed to push, wiggle in, or wiggle out, or what, but I can't get the socket apart. So, I then tried to fit a new cable from the back of the head unit down to the air vents: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361900286281?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT That doesnt fit the back of my head unit! I have attached photos of standard cable that goes into my head unit, the socket on my head unit, and the plug on the cable that doesnt fit. *****. I have now ordered a different cable ... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181442971799?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT The plug on that looks a bit smaller. so I guess there are two different versions of the 6000CD head unit! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil21185 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Umm that looks like the lower right plug in the loom. Can't you swap them over? Or have I missed something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiace_drifter Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 11 hours ago, Phil21185 said: Umm that looks like the lower right plug in the loom. Can't you swap them over? Or have I missed something? The pins are right, but the plastic head is a bit too big .... grrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil21185 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 13 hours ago, hiace_drifter said: The pins are right, but the plastic head is a bit too big .... grrrrr Ahh yeah I can see now the body of the plug is a bit bigger. There's more plastic surrounding the pins. That's a bugger. Hope your replacement is the right one, though if it only goes to a 3.5mm socket, couldn't you just cut and splice the cable to a working socket or even a 3.5 stereo plug? It'd only be 2 plus earth inside...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorC77 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 On 6/7/2017 at 6:41 AM, Stoney871 said: Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272473958815 Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Would this work with an 08 model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Yes, Same fit.If you look at my guides link there's one for fitting it plus turning the usb into a charging port for phones etc.Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorC77 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Great stuff, looks straightforward enough. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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