After Market Unit

[Stephen154]

I have just brought an after market headunit from China like the ones you see on ebay.

Well it arrived yesterday and i decided to fit it. Didnt want all the aux features just the ipod ,gps,dvd, so took the galaxy apart and fitted the unit straight swap only hard part was fitting the ipod lead to go into glovebox and finding somewhere for the gps reciever. Done in an hour.

Very impressed steering wheel controls work a treat cd fine dvd fine gps fine ipod fine only problem is mw radio not so clever but want do you want for

[Stephen154]

 

 

Hopefully this has worked.

[hotleaduk]

That looks great.

 

Can you tell me how to take out the unit? Is it easy.

[Stephen154]

That looks great.

 

Can you tell me how to take out the unit? Is it easy.

 

Firstly start with the trim around gearstick, quite easy to pull up. This should show two torx screws by ashtray.

next you need to remove trim at top the piece that runs the length of the dash, use a plastic trim remove or a piece of strong plastic to help remove trim start at the steering wheel end and lift gently, once removed i taped to dash with masking tape to hold it out of position this way i didnt need to remove any connectors.

This should show the top two torx screws. remove all of these, and place the removed part over the gear stick out of the way.

Next there are 4 torx screws to remove from the old unit and 2 clips either side to unclip.

Once you have done this the unit is out.

There is one more clip to remove the units harness from the back of it and removed the aerial.

The new unit has a canbus connector and such like that need to be put in the new unit first just plug in connectors, then i just connected the harness to the new unit using old clips and refit the aerial.

And refitted using the reverse insturctions.

 

Hope this helps.

[jkspoff]

That looks wicked, wish I had the new Galaxy mk3 and I'd get one, do they do one for the mk2 facia ?

[Stephen154]

That looks wicked, wish I had the new Galaxy mk3 and I'd get one, do they do one for the mk2 facia ?

 

What does the unit look like?

[galaxyghia2009]

I have just brought an after market headunit from China like the ones you see on ebay.

Well it arrived yesterday and i decided to fit it. Didnt want all the aux features just the ipod ,gps,dvd, so took the galaxy apart and fitted the unit straight swap only hard part was fitting the ipod lead to go into glovebox and finding somewhere for the gps reciever. Done in an hour.

Very impressed steering wheel controls work a treat cd fine dvd fine gps fine ipod fine only problem is mw radio not so clever but want do you want for

[Stephen154]

I have just brought an after market headunit from China like the ones you see on ebay.

Well it arrived yesterday and i decided to fit it. Didnt want all the aux features just the ipod ,gps,dvd, so took the galaxy apart and fitted the unit straight swap only hard part was fitting the ipod lead to go into glovebox and finding somewhere for the gps reciever. Done in an hour.

Very impressed steering wheel controls work a treat cd fine dvd fine gps fine ipod fine only problem is mw radio not so clever but want do you want for

[Stephen154]

That looks wicked, wish I had the new Galaxy mk3 and I'd get one, do they do one for the mk2 facia ?

 

If the unit is like the old fiesta's 57 reg or such like then yes.

Edited July 18, 2009 by Stephen154

[caimbeul]

This is presumably to replace the Sony head unit yes? as it is curved.

[Stephen154]

This is presumably to replace the Sony head unit yes? as it is curved.

 

replaces normal 6000 curved ford unit or curved sony unit but there are also ones knocking about for the older square units with the key holes in each corner.

[yerfdodg]

Hi,

Can you tell me if the dash display in the cluster works? Also do you get the radio station names up... E.g. Radio 1 and not just 98.8?

 

Thanks

[Andy Crome]

Really nice looking upgrade.

 

I have the older square stereo and have been looking around to upgrade it.

 

Ebay only seems to offer a JVC unit - but I would like one that still works with the steering wheel controls - can you provide more details on the make and model please?

 

Cheers,

 

Andy

[Stephen154]

Hi,

Can you tell me if the dash display in the cluster works? Also do you get the radio station names up... E.g. Radio 1 and not just 98.8?

 

Thanks

 

No the dash display does not work, maybe you need either one of these units :

Zenec ze nc3810

OR

Zenec ze nc3810

OR

Pioneer Avic-F9220BT

[Stephen154]

Really nice looking upgrade.

 

I have the older square stereo and have been looking around to upgrade it.

 

Ebay only seems to offer a JVC unit - but I would like one that still works with the steering wheel controls - can you provide more details on the make and model please?

 

Cheers,

 

Andy

 

Have no model or make but

Square Unit

OR

Square Unit 2

[stenled]

What are your experince with the system - thinking about ordering one?

 

Where did you mount the gps-antenna.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Martin from Denmark

[Stephen154]

What are your experince with the system - thinking about ordering one?

 

Where did you mount the gps-antenna.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Martin from Denmark

 

The unit is great except the radio reception is poor, the units gps receiver is just down the centre a little on a a metal sub frame.

[sparky Paul]

I notice this old thread had been ressurrected recently, and thought I would have a read through. I notice that a problem was mentioned some time ago regarding radio reception on aftermarket units...

 

If anyone has this issue, the problem is that the antenna at the rear of the car has a signal amplifier which requires a power feed to it via the antenna lead, and aftermarket units do not provide this. FM reception is reduced, and MW is almost non existant.

 

However, if you fit a VW Sharan (also other VW models) ISO to ISO cable adaptor lead to the end of the vehicles radio wiring connector, it feeds the necessary power to the antenna and MW function is restored. :)

Edited April 8, 2011 by sparky Paul

[Stephen154]

I notice this old thread had been ressurrected recently, and thought I would have a read through. I notice that a problem was mentioned some time ago regarding radio reception on aftermarket units...

 

If anyone has this issue, the problem is that the antenna at the rear of the car has a signal amplifier which requires a power feed to it via the antenna lead, and aftermarket units do not provide this. FM reception is reduced, and MW is almost non existant.

 

However, if you fit a VW Sharan (also other VW models) ISO to ISO cable adaptor lead to the end of the vehicles radio wiring connector, it feeds the necessary power to the antenna and MW function is restored. :)

Will this work as we are talking about a Mk3 galaxy and it doesnt share its body shape or parts with the sharan or alhambra?

[sparky Paul]

Will this work as we are talking about a Mk3 galaxy and it doesnt share its body shape or parts with the sharan or alhambra?

 

Bugger... that'll teach me to go wandering around the forum not paying full attention. :)

 

That said, it could be a similar issue on the mk.III... I've seen the same problem with other vehicles, and more cars are fitted with aerial amps these days. It could be worth looking to see if an adaptor cable is available for the newer Fords.

 

Sorry about the confusion. :D