TNReb

I have a 2013 Lariat SuperCrew without the Sony sound system.

The touch screen has the climate control built in, which includes turning on/off the heated/cooled seats.

Are there any options for installing an aftermarket head unit (or ipad) without losing my heated/cooled seats? (there are no physical buttons/switches for them)

I've been searching the forums pretty heavily and haven't found anything.

Robert8252

I believe any double din Kenwood or Alipne will retain digital climate and seat controls.

TNReb

Well I'm way out of the loop then... I didn't expect that at all.


Thanks for the quick reply.

Feathermerchant

Have a look at/call Crutchfield.

TNReb

*whew*... just saw the Alpine X009-FD2 runs about $3000. ouch...

12V Guy

None of the aftermarket systems are compatible with the 8-inch touch screen "My Ford Touch" sound system. I believe that is what you have correct?

Robert8252

Not my pic but you see the seats there.

12V Guy

Yes, that is a picture of the kenwood screen. and yes, there are buttons for heated and cooled seats that can show there. However, we make the interface box that makes that run and it is NOT COMPATIBLE with 8 inch My Ford Touch systems. Sorry.

MichaelInCalifornia

Why no 8" MFT support? Technically impossible? Not a large enough market? I reckon I'm screwed if not. I'd not pursue this until the end of my warranty, but I figure that ultimately, I'll attempt to replace the OEM head unit, but it looks like its not possible. 2015 F-150, BTW.

acdii

Why not just adapt new amps and speakers with the existing unit? You really dont gain anything new with the head unit, the real improvement comes from the amps and speakers.