replacing 2009 TDCI head unit

xLKCx · 11-05-2013, 08:22 PM

Hi.
Today I bought a 2009 TDCI focus. very excited I pick it up on thursday.

everything about the car is great except one thing. The stereo. I listen to all my music through my phone (galaxy S2 with Spotify).

as the focus does not have an AUX or bluetooth I now need to replace the stereo or find a way of adding bluetooth.

is there a way of replacing the stock unit with aftermarket? looks like it is not a standard din / double din?

or is there a way I can add bluetooth capabilities to the stock unit?
I think this may be possible as I think I remember this model being available with stock bluetooth and phone buttons.

I would like to keep the functionality of my steering wheel buttons if possible.

Would Ford possibly be able to help me?

thanks

DeKa · 11-05-2013, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xLKCx

Hi.
Today I bought a 2009 TDCI focus. very excited I pick it up on thursday.

everything about the car is great except one thing. The stereo. I listen to all my music through my phone (galaxy S2 with Spotify).

as the focus does not have an AUX or bluetooth I now need to replace the stereo or find a way of adding bluetooth.

is there a way of replacing the stock unit with aftermarket? looks like it is not a standard din / double din?

or is there a way I can add bluetooth capabilities to the stock unit?
I think this may be possible as I think I remember this model being available with stock bluetooth and phone buttons.

I would like to keep the functionality of my steering wheel buttons if possible.

Would Ford possibly be able to help me?

thanks

How hard did you look? My 2009 Zetec has the line in in the centre console.

I use the Ford ipod cable plugged into that with a "The Auris" which gives me Bluetooth hands free and apt-x streaming audio through the head unit.

xLKCx · 11-05-2013, 08:42 PM

i looked pretty hard.

i found a pic of the console of the exact same model here for an example.

given that this was something i very much require it was not a simple glace.

really do not want to go the radio transmitter route.

rand0mn00b · 11-05-2013, 11:57 PM

aux-in is inside the glovebox

silly i know, but at least it's there...

DeKa · 12-05-2013, 11:37 PM

Mine is under the centre console (arm rest if you wish).

rand0mn00b · 13-05-2013, 12:13 AM

I believe if it's an LV version 2 it is there and LS, LT and LV are in the glovebox

xLKCx · 13-05-2013, 01:08 AM

thanks for the help. I look in both the centre console and glovebox for possible connectors. but I could not find any. for those it was a quick look so I will check agin when I get the car.

If there is an Aux my problem would be solved.

I got quoted 1245 to have the stereo replced with a double DIN stereo LCD screen and matching facia. dont really want to spend that kind of cash.

Yellow_Festiva · 13-05-2013, 07:56 AM

I got a very late December 09 focus. If you open the glove box it's just below the top edge lip a bit to the right of centre. In a little recess, just a 3.5mm hole with a grey plastic surround so hopefully it's there.

Yellow_Festiva · 13-05-2013, 09:55 AM

Yellow_Festiva · 13-05-2013, 09:17 PM

Whoops, its to the left of the glovebox latch, not the right

markh · 20-05-2013, 04:31 PM

2009 Focus owners may be very interested in this......

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281107075186

$22 Delivered.

Compliments of LordFordNZ

marg99 · 20-05-2013, 04:46 PM

got to be an error as delivery is that much and its for the later models.

DeKa · 20-05-2013, 05:13 PM

I think it might be a scam. The only thing that seller has sold is cigarette lighters and a 3.5mm audio adapter cable. I reckon someone's comprised his account and started advertising these things.

Russ · 20-05-2013, 05:20 PM

I saw these, if you're one of about 20 people that bought them for that price I think you will be disappointed as it's highly unlikely the seller will honour the deal (as marg99 said it must have been an error with the price) I purchased a similar item a few weeks back for $360 delivered. The seller then reneged on the deal and I had to wait nearly 10 working days for a refund to come through :(

xLKCx · 20-05-2013, 05:22 PM

I have found the AUX. It wa in the glove box as shown. Talk about a huge design flaw. I now have my AUX cable hanging out of the glovebox.

apart from that I love my new focus. so completely different to my old AU falcon. the turbo diesel is fun.
Today I started using the sports mode. it takes a little getting used to but I think i will get it.

Markh - given it is so cheap I have gone and bought one. if it never comes I will claim through ebay and pay pal. looks like it could be a great upgrade for the focus. especially if it can allow me to keep the steering wheel functionality. will be sure to start a thread once it is received..... I guess it is prepare for the worst hope for the best....

xLKCx · 20-05-2013, 05:31 PM

looks like the correct price for these things is around 470.

They are very cool. if this $ 22 one ends up being a scam I think I will fork out for one.

LordFordNZ · 21-05-2013, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Russ

I saw these, if you're one of about 20 people that bought them for that price I think you will be disappointed as it's highly unlikely the seller will honour the deal (as marg99 said it must have been an error with the price) I purchased a similar item a few weeks back for $360 delivered. The seller then reneged on the deal and I had to wait nearly 10 working days for a refund to come through :(

I figured worst case, get money back through Paypal, or out of pocket by $22.00...worth the risk. Never been scammed yet, though always a first time! Will let you know when(if) it arrives. Just dont flood my PM with complaints lol....caveat emptor!!!