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Old 12-21-2015, 12:35 PM
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Hey all. Just needing some help I'm hoping someone here has done something similar or at least knows the answers to my questions. So I have come across a 4.3" unit with factory bezel and harnesses. Question is whether or not I can do a simple swap out of that system with my stock CD system now. I do have sync on my current system however it does not have the screen which is why I'm considering this upgrade. Is this doable? If so how can I change my camera location from my mirror into the screen in the dash. Thanks in advance for your help. I'll attach a picture of the unit in question I want to swap.
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Originally Posted by F150_Trucking
Hey all. Just needing some help I'm hoping someone here has done something similar or at least knows the answers to my questions. So I have come across a 4.3" unit with factory bezel and harnesses. Question is whether or not I can do a simple swap out of that system with my stock CD system now. I do have sync on my current system however it does not have the screen which is why I'm considering this upgrade. Is this doable? If so how can I change my camera location from my mirror into the screen in the dash. Thanks in advance for your help. I'll attach a picture of the unit in question I want to swap.
The wiring harnesses are all different in the 2013-14
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Okay so I guess it's a no go then. Thanks for the reply.
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You might be better off to install a aftermarket double din like a pioneer or kenwood etc.

Then you can feed the input from the rear camera into the double din and depending on which one you get, it will have nav, bluetooth, ipod etc

shameless plug but I just traded in my 2012 and took out my double din, I have everything to make it a 98% plug in play
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Go aftermarket! So much better options, love my kenwood....
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What bezel did you end up buying to fit that kenwood. Looks like a clean install!
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Originally Posted by F150_Trucking
What bezel did you end up buying to fit that kenwood. Looks like a clean install!

Thank you, mine came with the Metra from Crutchfield. But, I purchased the Scosche from Amazon... As, its soo much cleaner looking....

I included a pic of the Metra bezel, that comes from Crutchfield when you purchase the HU! Looks Cheesey imo, with the weird gap.

Amazon.com: Scosche Dash Kit for 2009 Ford F-150 Din with Pocket or Double Din: Car Electronics Amazon.com: Scosche Dash Kit for 2009 Ford F-150 Din with Pocket or Double Din: Car Electronics
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I just bought and installed the Advent unit. This is a steal at this price. PNP and retains all of the functionality of Sync. Once they are gone they are gone.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018Y8JYJM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018Y8JYJM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00


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