4/10/2024 0 Comments Ford f150 2011 stereo oem upgradeProbably a programming issue, which I hope to resolve tomorrow when they have it to swap the Maestro. Some difficulty with Bluetooth connection which I want to use for short trips where I don't want to bother with plugging the phone in. It's like having a crowdsourced radar detector! Gives me back all the Siri functions I had lost - voice dialing, voice-dictated text messages, etc. Internet says this can't be done, but he did it! The tech was able to tap into the OEM dual-band GPS/Sirius antenna, so no wires or additional magnetic antenna on the roof. It is noticeably better than the OEM radio, but not spectacular. I am not an audiophile, so sound quality is fine for me. New, higher resolution camera in front is much better, but still oversaturated, even after adjustment in the head unit (I don't want another camera hanging on the license plate. Tech is researching possible hi-def camera that will fit in the OEM mount in the liftgate. I bet it will be really noticeable on the 10". 2012 OEM Backup Camera is pretty low resolution and the Kenwood screen really shows that. It is going to be great for steep descents off road. (That's my white truck on their website). Since the head unit has multiple camera inputs I had them add a front camera mounted just below my winch - aftermarket Iron Bull bumper. I believe it also retains the factory amp/subwoofer if you have them. (Actually they accidentally installed the RR rather than the 2, but they are going to swap that out tomorrow.) The Maestro is AWESOME! It retains all of the functions of the steering wheel controls and backup camera, etc. I considered the 10" but decided I wanted to retain easy access to all the buttons/switches above/below the head unit opening. I bought a Kenwood 577S, SiriusXM receiver and the Maestro RR2. My factory radio quit working with Siri on my iPhone after a Sync update a couple of years ago (known issue but Ford has opted not to push out a fix because it only impacts older vehicles) and after getting my wife's Bronco Sport, I really wanted Carplay. Costly labor, but they have one particular tech who is an absolute craftsman, so it's worth it to me. I had my auto sound/alarm company do the work. I just had this done, (2012 EL Limited, factory radio had navigation, Sirius) so I can shed some light on these things. If you realy want some bells and whistles check out these new units with the larger displays in them, I think they call them a "Tesla style" JVC makes one with a 10" touch screen. the maestro unit retains the sync 1 that I have currently, but to upgrade sync would require changes between new updated sync module and factory Sync1 harness in truck (Not certain if that could be done). I dont know what the changes in features are from sync 1 to 2 to 3 etc, however I have seen where its a seperate module from radio. The head unit Im looking at has the android and i phone auto features. If your selection of radio suports it you can have extras like retaining the voice comands, front camera park assist, side camera lane change assist, radar detector intigration, speed controlled volume, tire pressure etc. its the interface between the vehicle and the radio. I dont know if there is anything better out there or not yet (Just started planning out this project last weekend) but ive been looking at a product from iDataLink its called the "Maestro RR2". This led me to thinking of swapping just the head unit. I can stream via BT from my phone and Spotify using the EQ in my phone and get realy good sound, so I know the amp and speakers are capable. I cant seem to find a way to adjust tone to my liking using just the bass/treb sliders, cant imagine why no EQ in the factory radio. Then, call their tech support, and make sure the radio supports Idatalink and Sync functionality, if you're going to go that route.I am currently looking into the same with my 2013, Im just wanting to replace the head unit and keep the factory steering controls and amp etc. I would search their website, and make a wish list that fits your needs and budget. You'll need the module in order to retain the Sync functionality though.that's where it gets difficult to fit into the dash.Ĭrutchfield is a great resource. If you buy that, along w/ the tuner, you'll have a navigation XM radio for under $500.00 that you can easily install yourself. If your reasonably handy, you can install it all yourself, but fitting the volume of wires into the cavity, along w/ the radio deck, takes some experience, and I don't have any for that.Īll that being said, you could get a Jensen navigation radio for about $350, and do it yourself. With the camera and all, It cost me $1500.00. I paid an installer to put it all in, because the sheer volume of wires from the Idatalink module was overwhelming to fit into the radio cavity. The Kenwood was around $850.00, and the module was about $70.00 or so, and the tuner for the satellite XM was about $70.00 as well.
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