2013 Zetec music streaming on Bluetooth?

[AlanM]

Hi. I recently bought a second hand Sony stereo and Bluetooth module from a 2013 Zetec.
Was wondering if this model did Bluetooth music streaming, as it doesn't appear to have the option available at the moment. Is it something I can get working using Forscan? Or is the hardware just not there?

Also, the Bluetooth module has an old style micro USB port in it. If I fit a USB extension lead to this would I be able to play from USB sticks?

Thanks!

[cobrin]

yes they all did if optioned with BT, is BT turned on in the settings, and it's paired correctly?




As for the usb slot I believe it can be used, at lest that was my understanding way back when.

[AlanM]

Thanks, yeah, the phone works through BT, but there's no option for audio streaming, not on the phone or the stereo as far as I can see.

I've seen on YouTube where pressing the CD/Aux button brings up the BT audio option, but on mine it just toggles between the CD and Aux input.

I hooked up the OBD2 and laptop and looked at Forscan, but in the configuration menu the audio module doesn't appear, so I guess there's nothing I can do in that direction.

[Mondaveo]

I have the Sony unit factory-fitted in my Titanium, and yes it plays Bluetooth, iPod, USB, aux-in and CD sources.

Inside the glovebox there are Aux-in and USB-A sockets. I'm lucky enough to have the genuine iPod harness cable that has the 30-pin dock connector at one end and plugs into both those sockets at the other (I understand these cost a pretty penny to replace from the dealer), connecting our old-timey iPod that basically lives in the car. I know from the manual I can also plug a USB storage device into that USB socket and play music stored off of that.

The source selection works as you described, pressing the CD/Aux button cycles through the available options e.g. CD > iPod > B/T. I'm surprised you're not seeing the B/T come up if you've successfully bonded the phone to the unit, on mine it just comes up waiting for media to be played. I will note that it's not the most intuitive system, for instance you can only have one active connection and if it connects to the wrong device I have to tap Phone then Menu to change to the one I want, then go back to music.

I'm not sure what the micro-USB socket on your Bluetooth receiver could be. As I said, my car has a USB socket that can take a flash drive (or iPod with the dongle), but it's a USB-A not micro-USB socket. I somehow doubt my USB-A socket is connected into a micro-USB plug to feed into the stereo, but I'm not certain how things are wired up behind the dashboard. I'm guessing it's more likely to take a microphone for phone calls.

I do need to replace my cabin filter sometime (which is a glovebox-out operation) so if I find time for it I'll try to have a look at where it's plugged in for you...

[Mondaveo]

Originally Posted by AlanM

I hooked up the OBD2 and laptop and looked at Forscan, but in the configuration menu the audio module doesn't appear, so I guess there's nothing I can do in that direction.

Sorry for double post. Does your scantool support the Ford-proprietary MS-CAN ("medium speed" CAN) interface? Many of the non-drivetrain modules live on that network, you need a special kind of OBD2 tool to talk to them.

[AlanM]

Originally Posted by Mondaveo

Sorry for double post. Does your scantool support the Ford-proprietary MS-CAN ("medium speed" CAN) interface? Many of the non-drivetrain modules live on that network, you need a special kind of OBD2 tool to talk to them.

Yes, I think it does. It's the better version recommended on the Forscan forum, automatically does both speeds. It does pick up and reset DTCs on the Audio module, like low voltage and lost contact with the BCM when it was disconnected, it just doesn't show any configuration menu for it.

I'll keep mucking around with it, but yeah, there's definitely only CD and Aux options when I press that button. I'll probably get a micro USB - USB A cable and give it a try anyway.

[manchu]

BT music works fine on my 2012 MC ZETEC wagon. It occasionally craps itself and wont connect but when it does that I get a 'BT searching' message when selecting BT input via the CD/Aux button, so sounds like yours in missing the feature rather than a connection/bonding issue.

A mate had a XR5 focus with what looked like this exact same head unit but it couldn't play music over BT. Maybe your car got this inferior HU from the factory, or it's been changed by someone since??

Either way it sucks. BT music is probably the biggest reason to go for a ZETEC over an LX IMO. At least you get the better sound system I guess.

If you've got the 3.5mm AUX input jack and the USB port in the centre console then best bet might be to put an aftermarket BT receiver in there. Or, just a hardwired connection to your phone.

[AlanM]

Originally Posted by manchu

BT music works fine on my 2012 MC ZETEC wagon. It occasionally craps itself and wont connect but when it does that I get a 'BT searching' message when selecting BT input via the CD/Aux button, so sounds like yours in missing the feature rather than a connection/bonding issue.

A mate had a XR5 focus with what looked like this exact same head unit but it couldn't play music over BT. Maybe your car got this inferior HU from the factory, or it's been changed by someone since??

Either way it sucks. BT music is probably the biggest reason to go for a ZETEC over an LX IMO. At least you get the better sound system I guess.

If you've got the 3.5mm AUX input jack and the USB port in the centre console then best bet might be to put an aftermarket BT receiver in there. Or, just a hardwired connection to your phone.

It's interesting, I tried a Bluetooth module from an older LX and on my phone you get two options: share directory and calls.
With the newer one there's also the option of sharing media, but it won't stay switched on when I switch it. So maybe there is some setting in the stereo that needs changing, or maybe it's something missing from the harness?