DAB+ For 2010 Zetec

Riksta · 13-06-2012, 02:26 PM

So I've noticed the new model Mondeos that are coming out with the Sony head unit have "DAB+" printed on the front of the head unit.

Would it be possible to look at buying one of the DAB+ head units and swapping it out for mine without DAB and still have full functionality of it through the steering wheel & Convers+ screen? Or would it not integrate correctly?

Next question would be, does anyone know how much Ford would charge for one of these units as a spare part?

I don't really want to look at going an aftermarket unit as I still want the FULL functionality of it working in conjunction with the Convers+ screen.

Any help or ideas appreciated.

Dusty1 · 13-06-2012, 06:06 PM

Europe uses DAB, not DAB+, so that might be an issue. It might be doubtful that Ford Europe would invest in changing the software or something else for a small market like Australia.

The new Camry is coming out with a DAB+ in some of the models. Pity others don't follow suit.

Riksta · 13-06-2012, 06:27 PM

I meant some of the Australian ones sorry

I got the idea due to an image on the Ford Australia website of the Sony premium system. Going back and looking again though it did only say "DAB" though, with a different logo to Australian DAB, not DAB+

But after reading your post and going back and reading further, the specifications of the car only state "Sony premium sound system – Single slot CD and AM/FM radio with 9 speakers" so maybe you're right.

Might get a cheap $50 portable DAB and use it through the aux-in, pity, I really would have liked an integrated DAB head unit.

Dusty1 · 14-06-2012, 10:07 PM

There's a few aftermarket ones here: http://www.digitalradioplus.com.au/i...special=radios which either are replacements, need to be installed and connected to the existing or hang off the windscreen.

These ones are more portable: http://www.digitalradioplus.com.au/i...special=radios

But I'd be thinking that are you going to get anything different than you do now, or that an iPod/iPhone with lots of songs isn't? I listen to digital all the time at home, and apart from ABC Grandstand and a local station called Aussie, it's no different than what you'd get on terrestrial radio. And you wouldn't get drop outs either.

I couldn't justify the $199 for the Pure Highway, and it's also something else to hang off the windscreen. Plus it's also something else to worry about getting stolen, unless you up for the ones that connect to the standard stereo.

Using the portable one might work, but reception might be an issue unless its up high. If I could I'd go for one that sat on the drivers side corner and was integrated into the stereo, but $500 before installation, makes you think.