bwguardian Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 I bought back our middle daughters 2008 Ford Edge Limited...long story...given I know the history of maintenance for the most part. We will be driving it for a little bit...I'm going through the car cleaning and fixing some cosmetic things...and possibly letting our youngest daughter drive it within the next year when she gets her license. It has the 6 cd stereo with the Sync function, but the channel selector faces are worn through so I'm wanting to clean that up. I've noticed the sound goes flat sometimes and will come back if I turn it off, then back on....not sure if this is the amplifier, the stereo, or the back speakers. I've found a nice navigation stereo which apparently came out of a 2008 Edge for a decent price...they also have the unit like is in the car currently. I always prefer stock over aftermarket, so that's why I'm leaning towards these units. I've researched and read about installing the nav unit...the part number on the case of the one I'm looking at is AL-1T-18K931-AD...and have read anything from plug and play to loosing steering wheel, sync, amplifier, etc. functions. If they do not have the GPS antenna I know that will have to be sourced at the least, but I don't think they're that expensive. So I'm asking for input in doing this given the thread or two I found here on this forum were from 2007-2013 to see which stereo might be best... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwguardian Posted September 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 Surely someone has some insight on this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabangsta Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 Personally I wouldn't subject myself to 15 year old technology if I was expecting more than FM radio or streaming. Last maps are from 2015 for that setup (same one in a 2010 MKZ I test drove). While I am personally fine with my SYNC 1 version in my 2012 Fusion (it just streams, there is no display other than VFD that shows the song name) as I have a phone mount on the dash, so I get up to date navigation, music streaming, etc. But when I drive my 2019 SEL with SYNC 3 I wish I had a touch screen setup in the dash. Since it is a double-din opening, I would go aftermarket with something that supports Android Auto/Apple Carplay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 Hi bwguardian, read through this previous discussion where a fellow forum member did this on a 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwguardian Posted September 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 On 9/8/2023 at 3:57 PM, dabangsta said: Personally I wouldn't subject myself to 15 year old technology if I was expecting more than FM radio or streaming. Last maps are from 2015 for that setup (same one in a 2010 MKZ I test drove). While I am personally fine with my SYNC 1 version in my 2012 Fusion (it just streams, there is no display other than VFD that shows the song name) as I have a phone mount on the dash, so I get up to date navigation, music streaming, etc. But when I drive my 2019 SEL with SYNC 3 I wish I had a touch screen setup in the dash. Since it is a double-din opening, I would go aftermarket with something that supports Android Auto/Apple Carplay. The reason I'm reluctant of going aftermarket is I've read I might loose the steering wheel stereo controls and possibly the Sync functions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwguardian Posted September 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 On 9/8/2023 at 4:59 PM, enigma-2 said: Hi bwguardian, read through this previous discussion where a fellow forum member did this on a 2008. Yes, I've read through that one and another one here on this forum...wish some of those guys would have followed up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, bwguardian said: The reason I'm reluctant of going aftermarket is I've read I might loose the steering wheel stereo controls and possibly the Sync functions. Check these out. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_104BV960N/Boss-BV960NV.html?tp=20212 (They have better radios running well over a grand, but better functions and options like Sirus satellite radio and stuff. Look around while you're there). But this one lets you add a backup camera. Steering wheel control harness: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_104BV960N/Boss-BV960NV.html?tp=20212 Edited September 10, 2023 by enigma-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwguardian Posted September 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 2 hours ago, enigma-2 said: Check these out. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_104BV960N/Boss-BV960NV.html?tp=20212 (They have better radios running well over a grand, but better functions and options like Sirus satellite radio and stuff. Look around while you're there). But this one lets you add a backup camera. Steering wheel control harness: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_104BV960N/Boss-BV960NV.html?tp=20212 Thanks for this...the links are the same, but I'll see if I can find the harness... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 Page diwn and click on Save on required installation gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 Document download link> 2008 Pioneer Navigation System Supplement.pdf Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 Document download links> Information and Entertainment System - Description and Operation- 2008 Edge-MKX Workshop Manual.pdf Module Configuration - Diagnosis and Testing - 2008 Edge-MKX Workshop Manual.pdf Audio Unit Part Number Retrieval - 2008 Edge-MKX Workshop Manual.pdf Instrument Panel Center Finish Panel - Removal and Installation - 2008 Edge-MKX Workshop Manual.pdf Instrument Panel Speaker - Removal and Installation - 2008 Edge-MKX Workshop Manual.pdf Audio Control Module (ACM) - Removal and Installation - 2008 Edge-MKX Workshop Manual.pdf Audio Control Module (ACM) - R & I Enhanced Image - 2008 Edge-MKX Workshop Manual.pdf Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna - Removal and Installation - 2008 Edge-MKX Workshop Manual.pdf Audio System-Navigation - Wiring Diagram - 2008 Edge.pdf AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) - Connector C240A Details - 2008 Edge-MKX.pdf AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) - Connector C240B Details - 2008 Edge-MKX.pdf AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) - Connector C240C Details - 2008 Edge-MKX.pdf AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) - Connectors C240A, C240B, C240C Location - 2008 Edge-MKX.pdf Steering Wheel Controls - With SYNC & Navigation - Wiring Diagram - 2008 Edge-MKX.pdf Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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