Hivision

Hi Guys, I got this hot from Ford today:

Technical Hotline Hint Release 01/05
Issue Date: 3 March, 2005

Subject: BA Falcon/ SX Territory Auxiliary Audio input
Models: BA Falcon/BA Fairlane/SX Territory
Summary: Electrical interference from ignition or charging system when AUX mode selected on ICC
Information: Ground circuits can be spliced to reduce interference to an acceptable level.
RP 14/02/05
When the ICC is fitted with an auxiliary audio input or audio input from a REX DVD system, electrical interference from the vehicles' ignition and/or charging system may be audible through the vehicles' audio system speakers. If evident, this condition will ONLY give interference through audio system when the AUX mode is selected on the ICC. If interference is noted when playing CD or Radio, then normal diagnosis should be carried out with respect to audio system grounds etc. THIS REWORK WILL NOT IMPROVE POOR RADIO RECEPTION- REF TSB 39/04
1) Locate the C365 connector (around fuse panel area) to find the circuits as per the
image below.
2) Locate the auxiliary loom side of the C365 connector NOT THE VEHICLE LOOM SIDE.
3) Connect the 2 grounds by splicing the wiring together in the auxiliary loom plug which
connects to the vehicle wiring. Circuit 57 connects to circuit 48 in connector C-365.
4) Check the system for correct operation and reduction in interference/noise.
Note: Circuits 370 and 57 are already connected so when the splicing is done there will be 3 circuits connected 370, 57 and 48.

I have the full .PDF doc. But it’s too big to upload on this site. (130k) Message me and I would be quite happy to send it to you.
I haven’t tried it yet but I wonder if ford will fix it under warranty? I believe they should!! I will be asking Ford to do it when they wire my DVD player in.

 

johnydep

Great job Hivision

Ford would have ot cover it under warranty, problem is when.

RAPTOR

Well done Hivision.

I'll pm you my email address so that you can forward the pdf

I reckon I'll do this myself, the same as the aux audio install in the first place. The dealer kept trying to tell me you couldn't put aux audio in if it wasn't a factory fit. Took me about 5 minutes once the parts guys found the Falcon part no.

They have no idea.

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gbh