7 hours ago, Micro said:

Legend i think is not the word! Stoney to the rescue! Have a good mod ChrisPembs!

This place would definitely not be the same without him!

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15 minutes ago, Stoney871 said:

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Clive, I can see your head swelling from here 😂😂  and I'm in Turkey lol.

I remain as modest and humble as ever. [emoji846]

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hi all new here! i have an 07 focus with the basic sony head unit. doesnt seem to have bluetooth connectivity. will upgrading to this unit

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Sony-MP3-CD-Player-Stereo-Focus-Transit-S-Max-Mondeo-VP6M2F-18C821-AE/232425046969?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107083358%26meid%3Da788237dd50c4c978c981ded7a4a34df%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D232458808933&_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850

give me bluetooth? 

would i need to change the stalks on the steering column?

Bluetooth is controlled by an external (CANbus) module.  This is the Bluetooth/Voicecontrol module. Just changing the radio will not give you Bluetooth.

If you want to retrofit the original Bluetooth/Voicecontrol you need to install the following parts:

* Bluetooth/Voicecontrol module (which version you need depends on the type and age of radio).

* Mounting hardware for the Bluetooth/Voicecontrol module.

* Microphone.

* Radio remote (stalk) with VOICE button.

* Bluetooth/Voicecontrol wiring harness (if the wiring is not present).

 

Or an aftermarket radio with integrated bluetooth.
Eonon or suchlike.

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hmmmmm sounds like a major job!!

might be a long term project! thanks for the info

Is the remote stick needed? I thought that was just for voice commands? Also would this allow me to stream music from my phone to the stereo? I am going to do an Android install eventually but to be honest the retro fit stereos I have seen so far have not been great spec wise so am toying with the idea of doing a custom tablet install with an amp, more of a long term project though but in the meantime bluetooth streaming would be cool :)

 

15 minutes ago, ChrisPembs said:

Is the remote stick needed? I thought that was just for voice commands? Also would this allow me to stream music from my phone to the stereo? I am going to do an Android install eventually but to be honest the retro fit stereos I have seen so far have not been great spec wise so am toying with the idea of doing a custom tablet install with an amp, more of a long term project though but in the meantime bluetooth streaming would be cool :)

 

My Xtrons unit has its quirks, but overall quite a capable head unit, especially with third party firmware.

54 minutes ago, Micro said:

My Xtrons unit has its quirks, but overall quite a capable head unit, especially with third party firmware.

It does look like a really nice unit it is the 1gb of Ram that has me concerned, Andorid is very bloated nowadays not sure 1gb ram really cuts the mustard?

 

1 hour ago, Micro said:

My Xtrons unit has its quirks, but overall quite a capable head unit, especially with third party firmware.

This one looks good and has 2gb ram as well:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XTRONS-Android-7-1-Car-DVD-Player-Radio-GPS-Sat-Nav-for-Ford-Mondeo-Focus-Galaxy-/282612769293?hash=item41cd08a20d:g:3vQAAOSwVEVZk-iY

What does all this mean in plain English though?