HD Radio Upgrade - 2011-2019 Ford Explorer Base / XLT / Police Interceptor Utility Models

[@alexalanis8077]

I bought a hd radio acm. Going back to factory radio with hd radio. The metra kit just let me down too many times over the year. Can't wait to try it. Already added backup camera to the 4" display using forscan.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Awesome

[@ChadBallard]

I was able to do this and missed the step to backup the before and re-write it over the new hd radio settings. I was able to fix it by loading the factory asbuilt and changing the hex values mentioned. Also would like to say if you have the 8” sync 3.4 I didn’t have to do the front control setting you mentioned. But once I changed the one hex it worked volume and all. Thank you!!

[@Ebullience]

could you do this to enable the aux feature

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Yes, you can use Forscan to program other features in the ACM, but you would have to have the additional wiring and the physical aux port installed for it to work.

[@carlosturcios4771]

hello sir do yo have an install video for the honda pilot 2016+ im looking to purchase a joying head unit and would love to install myself. thank you , and love your content,

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

I don't. Sorry. Haven't had that model yet. I'm sure it's pretty easy though.

[@melp1823]

Trying to see if I can put a aftermarket Sony apple play stereo in my Ford explorer interceptor??? Or at least get the aux to work or Bluetooth anything

[@TheJordanJ]

Atoauto , in Wisconsin

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

You can for sure. Have to use something like this. They are expensive. www.crutchfield.com/S-SQokQObWXel/p_120995858C/Metra-99-5858CH-Dash-and-Wiring-Kit-Charcoal-Gray.html

[@alexalanis8077]

I had the metra dash kit. It's junk. Keeps refusing to turn on sometimes and gets the hvac blowing hot. Have to disconnect the battery to reset it. Better off just getting the 8" hvac panel and adapting an android head unit.

[@silviubunea7257]

Hi, how about Bluetooth ? can be enable it ?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Bluetooth is via the Sync module on Fords. If you don't have it, it will require the sync module and associated wiring, microphone in the headliner, etc. Not an easy project.