[tdaywalker]

ive upgraded my stereo basic one that came with the ghia to a sony one (the black glass look) but the clock will not set..the dealertried to do it by conection to the computer but failed. ford say it has to be calibrated from new from the factory sound a bit weird . has anyone else had this problem can any one help

 

[MetalMicky08]

Which Sony model is it?

 

[oneten]

I've seen this a few times. The unit needs reprogramming, it seems that there's a corruption somewhere in the radio which can only be fixed by sending away. This is from a Dealers point of view, can't say whether there's a tech geek who might be able to do it...???

 

[Richard G]

have you tried Sony themselves.
They may want to help if only to maintain customer satisfaction with their products

 

[postie]

hi all i looked at some sony's on ebay where the saler would programme the stereo for you but you had to send him your chassis number so it would work, i have not tried this as wife finds cd player ok

 

[Ghost]

There are two types of Sony head-unit. A single disk, MP3 player or the six disk multi-player.
I bought the MP3 player new from Ford, it then had to be configured to the car by the dealer.
This took about twenty minutes & opened up previous unavailible features such as dimming control, speed control etc.
The clock can be set via RDS or manually, (which I prefer).
Have had no problems since & is a far superior head unit to the cheap & nasty entry level one.

 

[MetalMicky08]

I know you can fit a couple of Sony head units in,but,I have a 12 month old Clarion DXZ668RMP unit in my RangeRover,due to cost of running I wondered if it was possible to have this unit fitted?Also would the hands free on srteering colum work? If not I`ll have to sell the system,shame as it cost over £300 and has fantastic sound.

 

[tdaywalker]

its a single disk player and yes i agree with you it is a far better system than yhe basic.just wish the clock would work. maybe try another ford dealer to see they can do it..thanks for all you;re help guys

 

[Richard G]

how about the dealers that are unning the discount sdheme. They may be willing to help