Head Unit Swap Question

[overd0sed]

Hey, I have a base ecoboost head unit (4"screen) and someone is selling a premium head unit bezel only. Can I put in the premium bezel even though I don't have heated seats? Then add for example a different 8" head unit such as the Pioneer? Thanks in advance!

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[Nagare]

A Pioneer unit won't fit in an OEM bezel, you'd need one of the Metra or Schoshe kits to hold that and I think they start at about $350 or $400 for just the bezel.

Someone else might be able to give a better answer on whether the other bezel will work with a base though.

 

[5pointOh]

Scosche and Metra both make kits for the base cars to add aftermarket radios for ~$450. The premium bezel is useless unless you are planning on doing a Sync 3 swap.

 

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i actually did install a premium bezel in my base. you have to remove the STYNC module and bracket (also required to install the metra kit) to make room for the depth of a double din. you should be able to install any double din unit once you make that modification.

ive got a thread buried in here somewhere showing my setup if you care to search for it.

Ive since moved onto another setup, might be willing to sell my bezel.

As a bonus using forscan you MAY be able to activate the drive modes, i did on my gt, but im not sure about the ecobeast.

 

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oh and to answer your question, the heated seats button just didnt do anything on mine. it would light up but obviously had not function. and i believe 7inch may be the largest touchsreen for the double din opening.

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