Stereo base 4.3" head unit upgrade: Ideas? Plans?***

[jmr061]

Ok so the media center acts as a usb hub. Is this the module that fits in the glove box and also has the sd card reader?

Not familiar with it's location on the Mustang but yes it contains the SD card reader as well.

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[zackmd1]

Not familiar with it's location on the Mustang but yes it contains the SD card reader as well.

If it has the sd card reader then yea it is in the glovebox. That part for the 15 mustang is $90 and would be needed if you want Nav.

Edit: NOT Glovebox... Center console.... Got the two mixed up... :headbonk:

 

[jmr061]

Wish one of you guys lived around me...I'd be happy to meet up and play.

Big question....is the climate control system the same between the non MFT and MFT models? Most Fords tend to have dual zone climate control when you hit the MFT version of the vehicle (at least the Taurus and Explorer do). This causes issues with swapping bezels.

 

[zackmd1]

Wish one of you guys lived around me...I'd be happy to meet up and play.

Big question....is the climate control system the same between the non MFT and MFT models? Most Fords tend to have dual zone climate control when you hit the MFT version of the vehicle (at least the Taurus and Explorer do). This causes issues with swapping bezels.

Base model mustangs have manual ac control which is causing issues with the bezel as aggieStang is finding out.... I am not to concerned about it as I am fitting the screen into the base bezel to retain the manual controls.

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[jmr061]

Base model mustangs have manual ac control which is causing issues with the bezel as aggieStang is finding out.... I am not to concerned about it as I am fitting the screen into the base bezel to retain the manual controls.

Who wants to live in Wisconsin!? Haha I kid

Well the good news for that is that the lower right quadrant of MFT can be programmed to display the date rather than climate control settings.

 

[zackmd1]

Well the good news for that is that the lower right quadrant of MFT can be programmed to display the date rather than climate control settings.

Oh really now? I am assuming that is for vehicles that don't have dual zone climate? Would this be just a APIM reflash?

 

[jmr061]

Some vehicles don't have climate controls in MFT by default. Not sure why. I think it is the smaller cars where the climate controls are right next to MFT to begin with.

 

[zackmd1]

Some vehicles don't have climate controls in MFT by default. Not sure why. I think it is the smaller cars where the climate controls are right next to MFT to begin with.

So how would we change this quadrant on the MFT screen? A APIM reflash?

 

[jmr061]

So how would we change this quadrant on the MFT screen? A APIM reflash?

You would have to send it to someone like myself that has the capability to alter that stuff.

 

[zackmd1]

So it looks like the MFT in the Fiesta had this.

 

[Gmacguyver]

That's odd though because the 4.3" screen locks out controls based on motion as well? If it is not there then the 4.3" screen is using another method to determine vehicle motion.

To splice into the MS_CAN the easiest source would be the OBD port? The radio has to have some type of lead as well which would obviously be closer.

Not sure if this will help but here you go, I know the radio ignition is powered by HS CAN in the harness behind the radio but I'm not sure which pin it is

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[jmr061]

So it looks like the MFT in the Fiesta had this.

That is correct...its the date and settings. So who here is actually working on the re-wiring at this time?

 

[dfrost]

Question for you guys way more familiar with this than I am...
The pic is from the net buts its the upgrade for 2012- up Focus. Couldn't we just install this, since its separate units with probably just a rewire?
No climate controls, I know...not an issue.
Unsure about using or keeping Sync.
And would need a canbus, which comes with the system or available elsewhere.

 

[aggieStang]

That is correct...its the date and settings. So who here is actually working on the re-wiring at this time?

I am rewiring what i can this weekend.

 

[zackmd1]

Got a bezel for the base model mocked up. It is not finished yet plus I need final dimensions from my screen which should be here tomorrow. From what I have been able to do (using my mother's Flex) this screen is gonna be one tight fit... I mean TIGHT.... But it should fit.

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