Mkiii Radio Swap

[GaryM]

Just chopped in my MKII Zetec and got myself a MKIII Galaxy 1.8. Was disapointed that the Ford 6006CD head unit does not play MP3's so I'm thinking about swapping it out either for the Sony/Ford 6CD (how good is it?) or looking for aftermarket dash adaptors and going for a standard single DIN unit. Anyone done this yet?

 

Also planning to change the speakers and must say the new door panels are much easier to get off. Inside is a 6.5cm unit just need to find a supplier of speaker adaptors.

[Guest grant]

Hi,

Don't bother with the Ford/Sony unit, it jams up often (info from an AA mechanic mate), I'm looking at putting a JCV DVD single din unit in my Mk2

 

Grant

[GaryM]

Have seen that JVC unit in Halfords and as I was thinking of intsalling a DVD player for the "little dudes" that might be an option. But really wanted to keep it looking standard and intergrated with the dash, clock and steering wheel controls. Being double DIN it is going to look sore with a single DIN.

 

Made the mistake of getting a new Sony 6CD off ebay. Not enough research though, turns out that the sony 6CD does not do MP3's it is only the single CD version that does. Doh! :lol: Also lights up Green when the Galaxy is Red. Now I know why it is not an option even though it is a drop in fit. Sounds so much better though even without upgrading the standard speakers. Changer mech is very noisy. Might still go for a Sony CD and retrofit Red LEDs.

[caimbeul]

Do you mean a 6.5 inch speak rather than 6.5cm? I am trying to find out what speaker size the Mk3 uses as one of mine has blown. Are there any special adaptors needed? I have also heard that the speakers need to be particularly shallow in depth as there is not much room. Are you able to confirm/deny this?

 

Many thanks

 

Darren