Michel Jeanneau
Well-Known Member
there is already a tread about this....https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/upgrading-factory-4-sync-lite-display-300a.5597/
Sponsored
Last edited:
Thanks for that insight! You’ve given me a lot to think about. It’s pricey but might be the best overall option to go with if it’s as simple as you say and the video shows. I’m seriously considering this as an option now. Thanks again for the input!Spendy OEM option. I just upgraded the XL 4" to 8" with navigation from infotainment.com yesterday. They ask for VIN # to make sure it has right software & will match truck. Took my laptop out with me and stopped & started each step of the U tube video. Took my time & pretty easy going. Two hour or less job. Turned on key & everything worked as it should. Paired I phone and u-tube & Pandora options on the screen worked. Nav came right up. Ford app on phone for remote start worked. All steering wheel controls worked. I expected some kind of headache but zero issues.
First thing I noticed were speakers sounded much better but am still going to upgrade them. Back up camera on the 8" is worth it alone to me.
Cheaper options out there but may lose steering wheel controls or have other issues if you can live with that.
Is there a reason you chose infotainment.com over 4Dtech.com? Just curious. They look to be the only options out there but they have the same package and price.Spendy OEM option. I just upgraded the XL 4" to 8" with navigation from infotainment.com yesterday. They ask for VIN # to make sure it has right software & will match truck. Took my laptop out with me and stopped & started each step of the U tube video. Took my time & pretty easy going. Two hour or less job. Turned on key & everything worked as it should. Paired I phone and u-tube & Pandora options on the screen worked. Nav came right up. Ford app on phone for remote start worked. All steering wheel controls worked. I expected some kind of headache but zero issues.
First thing I noticed were speakers sounded much better but am still going to upgrade them. Back up camera on the 8" is worth it alone to me.
Cheaper options out there but may lose steering wheel controls or have other issues if you can live with that.
My guess would be that he prefered that company. I will also state that i feel the Factory speakers sound good with the OEM Sync3 system without B&OIs there a reason you chose infotainment.com over 4Dtech.com? Just curious. They look to be the only options out there but they have the same package and price.
You can do an aftermarket setup very easily. If you use the maestro harness you retain all factory options. I did not use maestro as it was not fully out yet, but many have done it now and you keep all factory options, including backup camera, steering wheel controls, sync, factory bluetooth ect. I also still have steering wheel controls and backup camera with the aftermarket option i chose., but it was a little trickier.Hey all! I just bought a 2019 XL and the one thing I didn’t pay attention to was the 4.2” stereo until after I bought it. I have read several threads here as well as what some of the sites that sell stereo equipment have stated.
One site that sells equipment says that I will lose Bluetooth, Sync and the backup camera. Another site that sells install parts says I can keep the factory settings. I’ve read here where some folks have successfully installed a stereo and kept everything.
I’m really confused about what I can do and the complexity of this install. If I can do an install and keep my settings does anyone have a list of components that I would need to do that? As far as the head unit goes I would like to stay in the $500 range.
Any help would be most appreciated!
On my old pioneer unit in the settings you can turn it on and also change polarity. Chances are that’s what’s going on. BTW camera uses 3 wires, positive, ground and signal out (yellow RCA connector)Hi all,
So I bit the bullet and tore apart my dash to install a Pioneer DMH-W4660NEX and I'm happy with it thus far except that I cannot get the backup camera to work with it (puzzled currently).
Here's my part list for anyone interested:
1. Pioneer DMH-W4660NEX
2. Metra 99-5857B Dash Kit (Matte Black)
3. iDatalink Maestro RR Interface Module
4. iDatalink Connec HRN-RR-FO2 Factory Integration Adapter
5. Metra 40-EU10 Antenna Adapter
6. Crutchfield "ReadyHarness" service.
I thought that with the iDatalink FO2 factory integration adapter that the camera would work out of the box, but unfortunately that is not the case (at least not for me).
Below is a picture of the backup camera connected to the input on the radio. The yellow RCA cable comes out of the adapter harness that connects to my Maestro RR module and I have it plugged into the aftermarket headunit.
Interestingly, the large connector that is at the top of the photo below does not connect to anything post-install (and it used to connect to the factory 4" screen).
And I did notice that my harness had an unused connection (which I thought should connect to what used to connect to the 4" screen, but they are completely different sizes), which I suspect may have something to do with the camera not working. Picture below where I have it in my hand.
Another picture of that unused plug (I think this is the power for the camera that is currently missing).
I'm planning on calling iDatalink Maestro tomorrow to see what they say as I could not find any Ford Ranger specific documentation, though I wanted to post this here to see if any of you had run into this issue with the backup camera with the same adapter and had found a solution.
I've thought about doing this but I have an XL without the dual climate controls and it kinda kills me that these kits only come with dual climate buttons.Spendy OEM option. I just upgraded the XL 4" to 8" with navigation from infotainment.com yesterday. They ask for VIN # to make sure it has right software & will match truck. Took my laptop out with me and stopped & started each step of the U tube video. Took my time & pretty easy going. Two hour or less job. Turned on key & everything worked as it should. Paired I phone and u-tube & Pandora options on the screen worked. Nav came right up. Ford app on phone for remote start worked. All steering wheel controls worked. I expected some kind of headache but zero issues.
First thing I noticed were speakers sounded much better but am still going to upgrade them. Back up camera on the 8" is worth it alone to me.
Cheaper options out there but may lose steering wheel controls or have other issues if you can live with that.
Well if you did this upgrade you wouldn't need the buttons it can be done on the screen. But the upgraded buttons can be used in your xl, or you could still use your old setup the button part is still similar shape wise. If you went aftermarket then your buttons work fine. That's what I did and it was a cheaper and better sounding option then the 8 inch upgrade.I've thought about doing this but I have an XL without the dual climate controls and it kinda kills me that these kits only come with dual climate buttons.
Hey thank you for posting this. Can you describe what you did to get the reverse camera working without Maestro? I bought the Metra one and I'm debating just cutting my losses and going for the Maestro.You can do an aftermarket setup very easily. If you use the maestro harness you retain all factory options. I did not use maestro as it was not fully out yet, but many have done it now and you keep all factory options, including backup camera, steering wheel controls, sync, factory bluetooth ect. I also still have steering wheel controls and backup camera with the aftermarket option i chose., but it was a little trickier.
Hey thank you for posting this. Can you describe what you did to get the reverse camera working without Maestro? I bought the Metra one and I'm debating just cutting my losses and going for the Maestro.
EDIT: I ended up using the adapter from PAC that is recommended for f150s. Link below.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0881YFJYX?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details