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

[zackmd1]

Im loving the way that sounds

I should clarify.... The center stack bezel will still need to be modified but the dash trim should not need any modification.

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[Arsenalslr95]

I should clarify.... The center stack bezel will still need to be modified but the dash trim should not need any modification.

Ahhh ok....thanks for the clarification. On a leased car, im NOT loving the way that sounds! lol

 

[zackmd1]

Ahhh ok....thanks for the clarification. On a leased car, im NOT loving the way that sounds! lol

Lol you could always get a premium bezel...! But you will also need wiring modifications so I think modifying the center stack bezel will not be the sticking point for you...!

 

[zackmd1]

I believe I found the color for the bezel...

 

[maximized98]

Not bad at all Zack

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[Ultimateone]

Damn you are good!

 

[Gmacguyver]

There is certainly room to place a 2 din unit where the factory 4.3" screen is mounted. The issue would come in the fact that on the back of the 4.3 screen bracket the sync module is mounted. You would need to relocated the sync module if you were keeping it. That shouldn't be much of an issue at all though. The center stack bezel is the major issue at hand.

I re-read the thread and saw you posted this, after all the research you've done does this still apply? If you remove the screen and sync module can you fit a DDIN stereo in it's place?

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[aggieStang]

Zach, if you still need those measurements, i can grab them for you tomorrow

 

[zackmd1]

Zach, if you still need those measurements, i can grab them for you tomorrow

That would be great if you could! Thanks

 

[zackmd1]

I re-read the thread and saw you posted this, after all the research you've done does this still apply? If you remove the screen and sync module can you fit a DDIN stereo in it's place?

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If it is a shallow 2din then yes. I don't see a full size 2 din with DVD player fitting though.

 

[zackmd1]

Just snagged a SD card reader and maps SD card on ebay for $60. I should be able to get nav working from this.

 

[zackmd1]

Got As Built Data from a GT with Nav for any reprogramming needs.

Basically as built data tells the modules in the car (in this case the APIM) what vehicle it is in and what options this vehicle has. Because the part numbers of the escape APIM and mustang APIM are similar it should be possible to update the as built data of the escape APIM with the data from the mustang.

This should solve our in motion problem and possibly get AC controls functional if all the wiring is correct.

 

[jmr061]

Got As Built Data from a GT with Nav for any reprogramming needs.

Basically as built data tells the modules in the car (in this case the APIM) what vehicle it is in and what options this vehicle has. Because the part numbers of the escape APIM and mustang APIM are similar it should be possible to update the as built data of the escape APIM with the data from the mustang.

This should solve our in motion problem and possibly get AC controls functional if all the wiring is correct.

How are you going to change the ABD?

 

[jmr061]

Just snagged a SD card reader and maps SD card on ebay for $60. I should be able to get nav working from this.

Good find for sure....hopefully some of the wire harness is with it?

 

[zackmd1]

How are you going to change the ABD?

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

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