Options for radio

Hello

I'd like to get the steering column radio controls working in my S-reg
1.6LX. The radio in it is a 3000 Traffic. I don't believe that it is
the original radio. The remote controls are present on the steering
column but they do nothing.

Looking on Ebay, I could pick up a 6000, a 5000 or a 4000. All I
really do is listen to the radio, so I'm not so fussed about a CD.
Before I buy, however, I wanted to check that these models are
compatible with a steering column control. Also, I wonder if I have
the wiring for the steering column controls or just the controls
themselves.

Has anyone out there got a 1.6LX from 1998? What radio should it have
come with, how many speakers and does it have a working steering
column remote control?

thanks a lot
Ben

b_whittle DeleteThis @hotmail.com wrote:

> Hello
>
> I'd like to get the steering column radio controls working in my S-reg
> 1.6LX. The radio in it is a 3000 Traffic. I don't believe that it is
> the original radio. The remote controls are present on the steering
> column but they do nothing.
>
> Looking on Ebay, I could pick up a 6000, a 5000 or a 4000. All I
> really do is listen to the radio, so I'm not so fussed about a CD.
> Before I buy, however, I wanted to check that these models are
> compatible with a steering column control. Also, I wonder if I have
> the wiring for the steering column controls or just the controls
> themselves.
>
> Has anyone out there got a 1.6LX from 1998? What radio should it have
> come with, how many speakers and does it have a working steering
> column remote control?
>
> thanks a lot
> Ben

Mine's an early '99 - should be the same

I still have the original Focus brochure. It shows standard fitment for LX
or Ghia is a 5000N. Steering column controls would be active. Extra cost
option is a CD autochanger.

Standard fitment for CL and Zetec models is shown as a 4000N. Steering
column controls would not be fitted. (I don't think the 4000N supports
them.) Upgrade is to a 6000CD with steering column controls.

Four speakers are fitted to all (UK) variants.

My car was six months old when I got it; it was being used by the service
manager of the dealership. Confusingly, it came with a 6000CD!

AFAIK, the 3000 was not fitted to any UK Focus.

In your position I would look for a used 6000CD because it won't cost much
more than a 5000, but might add a little bit to the price when you sell it
on. Unless they are broken, the steering column controls will plug in and
work.

HTH

Chris

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