Firmware Update/BT module addition/09 Radio Replacement?
I've got a few problems with the '08 NAV system. Mainly, the bone-headed move by the engineers to display only the channel name in the title bar while listening to Sirius, instead of the artist/track name. I can't tell who even makes the radio, though, to request a firmware update to fix this. (It wasn't done as a safety issue - it works fine on FM radio).
Also, if you go into the diagnostics mode (hold down 3 and 6 for a few seconds), it looks like the bluetooth/phone module is 'programmed', just 'not present'. Anyone know the Ford part number for this, and where it is supposed to be located if it is installed? I was thinking of trying to add this. Finally, the '09 Escape has the same radio, but with Sync and tons of other features. How hard would it be to source a 2009 hybrid nav system and 'drop it in' as a replacement? Would this even be doable? |
Re: Firmware Update/BT module addition/09 Radio Replacement?
I don't have any answers for you, but I would be very curious for the answers to all these questions as well. I am very disapointed with the $2800 2008 NAV system... Besides the already outdated maps on teh NAV DVD, the workings of the NAV is lacking and I am also annoyed with the Sirus problem mentioned above.
Hopefully it is as easy as a firmware update. I also hope that the 2009 NAV DVD actually has a few more POIs... What is the point of only 1 mil POIs, when Garmins have over 6 mil POIs? |
Re: Firmware Update/BT module addition/09 Radio Replacement?
Originally Posted by AA2070
(Post 179384)
I've got a few problems with the '08 NAV system. Mainly, the bone-headed move by the engineers to display only the channel name in the title bar while listening to Sirius, instead of the artist/track name. I can't tell who even makes the radio, though, to request a firmware update to fix this. (It wasn't done as a safety issue - it works fine on FM radio).
Originally Posted by AA2070
(Post 179384)
Also, if you go into the diagnostics mode (hold down 3 and 6 for a few seconds), it looks like the bluetooth/phone module is 'programmed', just 'not present'. Anyone know the Ford part number for this, and where it is supposed to be located if it is installed? I was thinking of trying to add this.
Originally Posted by AA2070
(Post 179384)
Finally, the '09 Escape has the same radio, but with Sync and tons of other features. How hard would it be to source a 2009 hybrid nav system and 'drop it in' as a replacement? Would this even be doable?
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Re: Firmware Update/BT module addition/09 Radio Replacement?
Originally Posted by AA2070
(Post 179384)
Finally, the '09 Escape has the same radio, but with Sync and tons of other features. How hard would it be to source a 2009 hybrid nav system and 'drop it in' as a replacement? Would this even be doable?
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Re: Firmware Update/BT module addition/09 Radio Replacement?
I just found that a West Palm Beach Company, "Technicarwpb", has a back up camera that works with the 2008 FEH/MMH Nav System. It uses the nav screen when you go into reverse (as they all do/should). I assume it must use the NTSC input mentioned above. Here is a Utube link to a quick video demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRTirPNzZN0
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Re: Firmware Update/BT module addition/09 Radio Replacement?
Well, I just came accross a test of the 2009 MMH that includes a very nice video with clear views of the new NAV- Entertainment system. You can see clear changes from 2008. Hardware is very similiar BUT different. This is from Autoblog. I thought you might find it helpful. I'm Jealous. Here is the link: http://www.driive.com/2008/06/25/in-...hybrid-wvideo/
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Re: Firmware Update/BT module addition/09 Radio Replacement?
Originally Posted by 08MMHybridHappy
(Post 179622)
I just found that a West Palm Beach Company, "Technicarwpb", has a back up camera that works with the 2008 FEH/MMH Nav System. It uses the nav screen when you go into reverse (as they all do/should). I assume it must use the NTSC input mentioned above. Here is a Utube link to a quick video demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRTirPNzZN0
http://www.tvandnav2go.com/rgb.html $450, and requires you to send your unit in for them to solder the inputs directly to the display controller (!) Also, the website is horrible and I wouldn't buy just on principle. http://avelectronic.com/NavigationVi...Interface.html $325 and also requires surgery, but has an extra video input for a DVD or game system. |
Re: Firmware Update/BT module addition/09 Radio Replacement?
Originally Posted by D-mac
(Post 179608)
I would expect that to be nearly impossible since the 09 has a different engine than 08s. Also, Ford has changed its computer module programming each model year for hybrids. Ford has not been very active in supplying updates for NAV systems on hybrids.
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Re: Firmware Update/BT module addition/09 Radio Replacement?
Originally Posted by AA2070
(Post 179680)
That's brilliant if it is actually pluggable/modular - i've got an email into them to ask.
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Re: Firmware Update/BT module addition/09 Radio Replacement?
Hi AA2070. Great Info on the possible 2008 late model upgrade. I have a 2008 MMH built on March 25, 2008 with steering wheel readio controls and the premium package - with the nav/sirious radio. I checked my nav software version - and it looks like it is 3.03000000 - which is not the 4.0 or higher mentioned - but being built late March would seem to be a real late "Job 2" 2008. Could you find out if this would be sync upgradeable? Appreciate it.
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