c360 Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 Good morning yall, I have greatly enjoyed reading about Sync 3 swaps here and appreciated the reference to 2g fusion forum to learn more from them as well. One thing i have noticed with all of the swaps that i have read is that they all at least had some sort of version of sync to begin with, which my edge does NOT have (no sync 1, and no backup camera). So i have a couple more questions to determine the feasibility of such a swap. 1) Does any wiring remain to the original sync 1 module after a swap from a 4" screen to an 8" screen setup? I am under the impression that there is not from what i have read but am looking for feedback from someone who has done the swap. 2) Will a Sony FCIM (radio faceplate as i have incorrectly been calling it), work with a regular ACM for basic vehicle functions? I do not care about the Sony Audio per say, just would the volume knob work, etc. I would prefer to use the Sony FCIM because the glossy black trim on it matches the black trim already in the car fairly well. 3) Can FORSCAN be used to reprogram steering wheel controls? Since my Edge did not come with Sync in any fashion, there is not a sync command "chime" button or phone answer/hang up button. I do have a mute button where the chime would go, and a media button where the pick/end call button would go. If forscan cannot reprogram those buttons is there a viable work around? Get a steering wheel from a car that had those buttons? 4) The other wiring i think i would need is a microphone. I figure i could get an oem one from TASCA parts and install it to the system. Is this a realistic expectation? If there is anything else i am overlooking please let me know. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 I can't answer any of your questions but can tell you what I did to my syncless 2011 SEL to add Bluetooth calling and streaming ability. I picked up a Kinivo BTC 450 for both my Edge and my 2008 Taurus. The Kinivo's are amazing and actually sound better then a lot of factory systems. I used a Kinivo in my 2014 Lincoln MKX for calls because it sounded so much better then Lincoln's sync system. https://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTC450-Bluetooth-Hands-Free-Input/dp/B009NLTW60 I have it mounted down by my 2011's shifter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c360 Posted August 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Does you have to turn the kinivo on and off all the time? It seems like it could drain the battery if it is plugged into the cigarette lighter, even when the car is off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Does your 2011 have the manual climate control system? The Sony FCIM only has the controls for the automatic dual zone climate system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) Does you have to turn the kinivo on and off all the time? It seems like it could drain the battery if it is plugged into the cigarette lighter, even when the car is off. Really good question!!! I rewired the center console power point to a fuse which turns on and off with the ignition. I wasn't worried about battery drain but it's the only way to get a phone to automatically connect to the Kinivo every time the ignition is turned on. Running a switched wire to the power point is pretty easy. My Android phone is the only source of music I listen to so I always keep the radio on auxiliary. If you decide to go this route I highly recommend the Kinivo cuz I've tried almost all the others out there. They all stream just fine but call quality is what I was after. https://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/17502-which-fuse-for-switchable-power-2013-ford-edge/page-2?hl=%2Bpower+%2Bpoint&do=findComment&comment=175179 Edited August 5, 2018 by fishx65 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c360 Posted August 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 Does your 2011 have the manual climate control system? The Sony FCIM only has the controls for the automatic dual zone climate system. Yes I have the manual climate controls. On the fusions at least (per the 2g forums) you can repin some connectors to make the climate control work. Supposedly the manual controls have a temp sensor on the passenger side. On the fusions at least you can switch some pins around and make the climat control system work off of that passenger side temp sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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