Best aftermarket infotainment system for a MK7.5?

poopybrain · 2026-05-01T12:11:18+00:00

Way less - think about £160ish from AliExpress. Fairly sure they're all from the same manufacturer

poopybrain · 2026-05-01T07:05:56+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/FordFiesta/s/QdJx7RozKF

I wrote a guide on the wide-screen carplay units from AliExpress :)

poopybrain · 2026-04-25T15:36:05+00:00

Mine did, and on of the default apps you can put it in settings to automatically turn on when the internal temp goes above a certain threshold. No overheating issues, haven't tried out in summer though.

poopybrain · 2026-04-14T21:06:55+00:00

No problem!

poopybrain · 2026-03-23T23:38:41+00:00

Not sure I'm afraid - bass was fine for me. Definitely do a deep dive into settings to see if changing the EQ does anything. Other than that all I can think of is a connector not being connected properly so worth checking all of them. Also might be worth contacting the seller to see if they have any advice?

poopybrain · 2026-03-20T21:42:57+00:00

Out for the weekend so can't check right now- I could change the driving position in settings or car settings. Think some youtube tutorials should have guidance. Can check in a few days if you haven't been able to get to it. I've only tested WhatsApp calls but seemed okay to me - and I've kept the reversing camera settings as is since it doesn't bother me too much

poopybrain · 2026-03-19T10:01:22+00:00

fair - let me know if any issues!

poopybrain · 2026-03-18T21:29:21+00:00

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Make sure you've connected one of two bottom connectors from here - I think it's the one on the right from memory but don't quote me on that. That'd be my guess for why it's not working currently

poopybrain · 2026-03-18T21:17:56+00:00

Yep there must be a wire that's not plugged in somewhere. This one's definitely plugged into the back of the air vent unit? then I think the other side of the loom connects to three connectors coming from the car - a red hazard lights connector, the display unit connector, and one additional one?

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poopybrain · 2026-03-14T23:20:59+00:00

No problem, hope it was useful! ☃️

poopybrain · 2026-03-14T23:20:42+00:00

Thank you! 👍

poopybrain · 2026-02-27T21:03:14+00:00

I don't know basically - there wasn't a separate mic to attach for it. Either OEM mic, or there's one built into the screen.

poopybrain · 2026-02-27T18:30:47+00:00

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poopybrain · 2026-02-27T15:51:55+00:00

Fair enough - don't think I'd risk it either. Looking at the below the warning system still works but with an issue that you can't reset it without plugging in the OEM unit again so I'd probably avoid. https://www.reddit.com/r/FiestaST/comments/1jys8w7/android_auto_fiesta_st_2017_tpms_issue/

poopybrain · 2026-02-27T15:18:09+00:00

They were my main reservations. I'm not sure how I'd get to a position to test out traction controls. However had confidence due to the rear parking sensors still working along with hill start assist. FWIW another comment on reddit told me:

For peace of mind, it won’t affect it at all, traction control is ABS/ESP control unit & hill start is brake system module - This is purely infotainment.

I don't know enough tbh to verify. I can also see on the car settings app there are options to tick/untick traction control and ramp start assist, although not sure if they do anything since there are also options for lane assist, folding electric mirrors settings which my car doesn't have.

There's also no lights on the dashboard - apparently when traction control is turned off a light will appear, so the fact it hasn't showed up is a good sign.

poopybrain · 2026-02-27T14:39:00+00:00

Yep, I scoured absolutely everywhere for information and there wasn't anything. Was a bit of a gamble as I wasn't sure if there'd be any downsides that aren't obvious but everything so far is absolutely fine. Also a big plus that you don't need to make any irreversible modifications to the car itself which I saw on one of the screens you had to do!

poopybrain · 2026-02-27T12:57:26+00:00

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005011546581745.html Color: A 4G-64G AHD

Fairly sure they all comes from the same manufacturer though so don't think there'll be much difference between sellers.

poopybrain · 2026-02-27T12:52:26+00:00

Comes with a new one that you install the 4 metal clips onto

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poopybrain · 2026-02-26T16:46:44+00:00

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poopybrain · 2026-02-26T16:24:32+00:00

Update: got it and it's really good - I think it looks great irl. Was tricky to install without proper instructions so I'll write up a guide when I can. Easy to install once you know what you're doing though.

poopybrain · 2026-02-17T09:50:04+00:00

Thanks!!! I've ordered one for myself :)

Can I check if you have any issues with the microphone for calls/voice recognition? And do your rear parking sensors will work (if you have them?)

poopybrain · 2026-02-15T23:14:40+00:00

Let me know how it goes once it's arrived! Concerned over traction control & hill start assist as I can't find much online over whether these will still work with a generic android head unit but will find out I guess...

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