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

[jmr061]

I am friends with a small mechanic shop that has a VCM II and OASIS.

Hate to burst your bubble but that won't help.

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[zackmd1]

Hate to burst your bubble but that won't help.

Why is that? It worked for my 2010 with sync? Did the 15's change?

 

[jmr061]

Why is that? It worked for my 2010 with sync? Did the 15's change?

They purposely lock out ABD programming of the APIM.

 

[zackmd1]

They purposely lock out ABD programming of the APIM.

How do they lock it out? When I swapped sync into my 2010 we were able to access the APIM?

 

[zackmd1]

So read more into it.... Sure enough the APIM on MFT systems is the ONLY module that will not allow manual ABD entry.... :frusty:

 

[zackmd1]

On a brighter note... This is the color in direct sunlight.

 

[Chameleon]

Damn near identical.

 

[zackmd1]

Video of screen in action.

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[BlackPP]

Which screen is that?

 

[BlackPP]

That is fantastic. Thanks for doing the leg work on this. This is something i am interested in too. Just don't have the funds lying around to use for R&D.

 

[zackmd1]

Which screen is that?

This is an escape screen which could also be why these features are not working. Looking into programming methods now. I think if you got a mustang MFT screen then it would just be wiring changes needed.

 

[zackmd1]

I also can confirm that the screen WILL fit between the circuit board and dash trim. No cutting of the dash trim required. Working on finalizing my bezel now.

 

[Ultimateone]

You are a god!

 

[aggieStang]

I hit a wall in the programming. I cant find any software out there that will let my into the ford modules...well none thats free anyway. I may pay the $32 for the FMP software, but my hope arent high for that. I can get data from the car and i can control the radio from my comp, but no luck on flashing

 

[SamsGt]

This is something I've wanted to do since getting my car a month ago.
I hoped there'd be SOMETHING out there by now... So thank you for not only doing this, but sharing.
I've seen component systems ( screen separate from unit) for Escapes and other fords and thought I'd could just use that...? I'm sure a wire harness would be needed and faceplate. Add an Axxes or like device to keep Sync ?
Is there a reason we can't? Seems so simple.
I'm not an automotive electronic guy, so be easy on me...lol.

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