Upgrades to New Focus?

Eggo83 · 04-07-2012, 01:38 PM

Hey all,

thoughts on these?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/160711260...84.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brand-New...item46053f879d

will the rear view camera and module work in a Titanium without the camera factory installed?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/230788313...84.m1423.l2649

What are people thoughts??

Foconatic · 04-07-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Eggo83

Hey all,

thoughts on these?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/160711260...84.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brand-New...item46053f879d

will the rear view camera and module work in a Titanium without the camera factory installed?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/230788313...84.m1423.l2649

What are people thoughts??

I would be interested in the rear view camera, but will it be compatable with the current display screen? Does the kit come with the wiring etc? Or is it plug and play?

jonohoang · 04-07-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Foconatic

I would be interested in the rear view camera, but will it be compatable with the current display screen? Does the kit come with the wiring etc? Or is it plug and play?

I've always wondered this myself.

However if you put your car in reverse, and look at the screen it says 'camera' however it is greyed out.

So I am assuming it should work? The Europeans have the exact same model as us and they have had the reverse camera from day 1.

Foconatic · 04-07-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jonohoang

I've always wondered this myself.

However if you put your car in reverse, and look at the screen it says 'camera' however it is greyed out.

So I am assuming it should work? The Europeans have the exact same model as us and they have had the reverse camera from day 1.

Just went to the car and put it into reverse but I could not see any greyed out 'camera' in the display. Which display the one for the audio or instrument cluster?.

unida767 · 04-07-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Eggo83

Hey all,

thoughts on these?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/160711260...84.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brand-New...item46053f879d

will the rear view camera and module work in a Titanium without the camera factory installed?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/230788313...84.m1423.l2649

What are people thoughts??

Hi man,

The echomaster lights will work you just have to wire them into the parking lights. This should help http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...ght=echomaster

I have the OEM "Focus" scuff plates and these look to have the same moulded look to them but IDK.

Ah the reverse camera -

- I have been in contact with both Tasca who are behind that eBay listing (That's just the module, you will need the camera and harness) and Tousley Ford and both of them are unable to confirm if the camera is plug and play. There are aparently 61 different wiring harnesses for SYNC and non-SYNC and SYNC with MFT.

My plan is to wait unti the Thai built cars arrive and get Ford to fit SYNC and the camera so they can have the problems with harnesses.

dannyhilton · 05-07-2012, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by unida767

My plan is to wait unti the Thai built cars arrive and get Ford to fit SYNC and the camera so they can have the problems with harnesses.

Please keep us updated on this mate, as I too would love to have Ford SYNC!

jonohoang · 05-07-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Foconatic

Just went to the car and put it into reverse but I could not see any greyed out 'camera' in the display. Which display the one for the audio or instrument cluster?.

The audio cluster.

It sometimes appears, sometimes dosn't. Next time it does, i'll take a photo and post it up.

Or I may be confused when selecting 'active reverse park'.

I have seen it though, not lying

Foconatic · 05-07-2012, 02:36 PM

My plan is to wait unti the Thai built cars arrive and get Ford to fit SYNC and the camera so they can have the problems with harnesses

How much will tha that cost and how much will one want to pay?

unida767 · 05-07-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jonohoang

The audio cluster.

It sometimes appears, sometimes dosn't. Next time it does, i'll take a photo and post it up.

Or I may be confused when selecting 'active reverse park'.

I have seen it though, not lying

Haven't seen this on mine but this is a euro Focus from a Brit TV show Home of the future on lifestyle they had the mum park a Ti.

unida767 · 05-07-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Foconatic

My plan is to wait unti the Thai built cars arrive and get Ford to fit SYNC and the camera so they can have the problems with harnesses

How much will tha that cost and how much will one want to pay?

Wha . . why is the font so huge

I don't know yet and my dealer is trying to be discouraging. I might have to source the parts myself once I can get a Thai built VIN. My dealer said I could be up for $2K at least.

I've seen the prices of the camera, module and body panel with camera cutout add up to $500 US. I'd also need the APIM for SYNC and the camera wiring harness.
I'm thinking a $1k to $1.5k exercise worst case. To add perspective to that cost I had a quote for an auto dimming rearview mirror with inbuilt 4.3" reverse cam screen and cam for $900 installed. Probably cheaper options on eBay but not OEM like SYNC/CAM.
Believe me if I can get it done cheaper I will I'm not crazy.

jonohoang · 05-07-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by unida767

Haven't seen this on mine but this is a euro Focus from a Brit TV show Home of the future on lifestyle they had the mum park a Ti.
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That's it, I knew i was not delustional!!! haha.

But yeah, it's greyed out and dosn't do anything (obviously as we don't have a camera).

dannyhilton · 06-07-2012, 11:19 AM

They do have the option for the Camera in Europe as is stands, so my bet is it can't be that hard? The Focus C-Max has had the reverse camera since launch.

Foconatic · 06-07-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by unida767

Wha . . why is the font so huge

I don't know yet and my dealer is trying to be discouraging. I might have to source the parts myself once I can get a Thai built VIN. My dealer said I could be up for $2K at least.

I've seen the prices of the camera, module and body panel with camera cutout add up to $500 US. I'd also need the APIM for SYNC and the camera wiring harness.
I'm thinking a $1k to $1.5k exercise worst case. To add perspective to that cost I had a quote for an auto dimming rearview mirror with inbuilt 4.3" reverse cam screen and cam for $900 installed. Probably cheaper options on eBay but not OEM like SYNC/CAM.
Believe me if I can get it done cheaper I will I'm not crazy.

Just to get your ATTENTION

Foconatic · 06-07-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jonohoang

The audio cluster.

It sometimes appears, sometimes dosn't. Next time it does, i'll take a photo and post it up.

Or I may be confused when selecting 'active reverse park'.

I have seen it though, not lying

I beeeeleeevee ya!

unida767 · 06-07-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyhilton

They do have the option for the Camera in Europe as is stands, so my bet is it can't be that hard? The Focus C-Max has had the reverse camera since launch.

That's right but they are only getting SYNC in the ST from what I've been told. All I should need is a Thai Ti VIN. Waiting waiting waiting

Eggo83 · 06-07-2012, 08:44 PM

SYNC will be great! Will it be a fairly large change to the electronics of the current car? In otherowrds a chance of a DIY install with some Ford help from a service manager friend? Or best leaving it to ford?

Also I gather no one has a definitive answer on this camera and camera module working or not?