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[RGinFL]

Headphones while driving?

They will be the ones listening to Old Blue Eyes Sinatra (if they can hear over the B&O Sound system)

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[Headdead]

Don’t know if steering wheel controls will control something plugged into AUX, think it’s just the head unit.

You are right. Since the device outputs to the head unit, steering wheel buttons will probably only control the volume. But it is a moot point if the head unit doesn't have aux in...

 

[bombast]

Don’t know if steering wheel controls will control something plugged into AUX, think it’s just the head unit.

3.5mm audio jacks do not support control output. You can get radio on them though!

Random tidbit, if you run a 5e Ethernet cable far enough (more than 300 feet), you can pick up really close radio broadcasts with an cable tone tester. Which is nice, since your network connection is probably capped at a really inconsistent 10mbps.

 

[Eagle11]

Headphones while driving?

I see it all the time, or better yet, facetiming ! It's just insane what people do while driving...

 

[Headdead]

I see it all the time, or better yet, facetiming ! It's just insane what people do while driving...

heh, heh, heh...

 

[lembob]

I’m looking at the Sirius Omni, (with the 3.5 aux output) will a USB C to 3.5 cable work or are those cables only designed for USB device to aux 3.5 input?

sorry, this may have been answered, but I can’t find..

 

[uh50]

I’m looking at the Sirius Omni, (with the 3.5 aux output) will a USB C to 3.5 cable work or are those cables only designed for USB device to aux 3.5 input?

sorry, this may have been answered, but I can’t find..

I purchased the following to try and connect my Commander Touch to the XL radio:

1. UrbanX Bluetooth 5.0 Adapter 3.5mm Jack Aux Receiver, 2-in-1 Wireless Transmitter & Receiver for Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Streaming Audio of TV, PC, Speaker, Headphones, Car, Home Stereo.
2. Saramonic SR-C2003 Female 3.5mm TRS Microphone Adapter Cable to USB Type-C Connector Dongle - Compatible with Samsung Galaxy, HTC, iPad Pro Smartphones and Tablets - USB C to 3.5mm Audio Adapter.
3. Saramonic 3.5mm Male TRS to USB-C Stereo or Mono Microphone and Audio Adapter Cable 9" (22.86cm) (SR-C2001).

I tried to use the bluetooth transmit/receive adapter yesterday but couldn't get it to pair, although the Ford Radio recognized the unit. Will try again later today or tomorrow. Shoot I might even read the directions.

The Ford Audio did not recognize the two Saramonic 3.5mm to USB-C two way adapters. They were fairly low cost, so I might try them with other electronic devices.

 

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That is a USB C to 3.5 mm adapter. It doesn't work in the other direction; it doesn't convert 3.5 to USB C.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Headphones while driving?

Cannot convince my wife doing so is NOT a good idea!

 

[AutobahnSHO]

Cannot convince my wife doing so is NOT a good idea!

Check the laws, illegal in many many areas.

 

[uh50]

I know many are looking for a way to add a 3.5 mm auxiliary input to the Ford Audio Control Module (ACM) on the XL and XLT. I've been looking for a wiring diagram for the Maverick XL or XLT Audio system, but have not found one yet. I probably will not spend the money to purchase the data from Ford, whenever it is available. So if anyone has it available, please share any XL/XLT audio wiring diagrams.

I did find a Ford Focus (2018-2022) ACM non-SYNC with external display Head Unit 64 pin ACM Head Unit Connector that seems to be the same as the ACM in my XL. Note, the connector is actually twin 32 pin ACM Head Unit connectors. The XL uses only the A side of the connector as shown in the photo below. The B side is an empty spare.

If you can identify the two circled inputs/outputs on the XL ACM, please let me know.

Here is the Ford Focus pin identification. There's not one for the XL/XLT yet.

Please understand that this is not a Maverick XL or XLT pin connector and does not identify the XL or XLT pins. But it might give us a clue about uses. Notice pins 16, 17, 27, 28? They are an input for a CD both left and right +/-. Might a 3.5 mm auxiliary input work on these pins? I don't know, but it's worth checking out.

Here is a blow up of the 64 pin Ford ACM Head Unit Connector.

So, I'll be buying a 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack and if it works mounting it next to the USB inputs at the bottom of the center stack. If I can find a 32 pin connector with leads, then I'll plug that into the spare 32 pin receiver connector and check the leads and see if it works. Now, I just need to find the 32 pin connector to plug in.

Of course, if this works, it does not mean that there will be any control of the device plugged into an aux. input, and more than likely there will not be. It will be interesting to determine what can be done with the spare 32 pin connector.

 

[AutobahnSHO]

You don't need a full 32 pin connector. You can use individual connectors, they generally won't slide off. Once you figure out the needed pins, you could even glue a few individual ones together for more security. (And even throw blank ones next to them).

 

[uh50]

You don't need a full 32 pin connector. You can use individual connectors, they generally won't slide off. Once you figure out the needed pins, you could even glue a few individual ones together for more security. (And even throw blank ones next to them).

Thank you, I understand. I would rather have a full connector with wiring leads.

 

[propp2531]

I know many are looking for a way to add a 3.5 mm auxiliary input to the Ford Audio Control Module (ACM) on the XL and XLT. I've been looking for a wiring diagram for the Maverick XL or XLT Audio system, but have not found one yet. I probably will not spend the money to purchase the data from Ford, whenever it is available. So if anyone has it available, please share any XL/XLT audio wiring diagrams.

I did find a Ford Focus (2018-2022) ACM non-SYNC with external display Head Unit 64 pin ACM Head Unit Connector that seems to be the same as the ACM in my XL. Note, the connector is actually twin 32 pin ACM Head Unit connectors. The XL uses only the A side of the connector as shown in the photo below. The B side is an empty spare.

If you can identify the two circled inputs/outputs on the XL ACM, please let me know.

Here is the Ford Focus pin identification. There's not one for the XL/XLT yet.

Please understand that this is not a Maverick XL or XLT pin connector and does not identify the XL or XLT pins. But it might give us a clue about uses. Notice pins 16, 17, 27, 28? They are an input for a CD both left and right +/-. Might a 3.5 mm auxiliary input work on these pins? I don't know, but it's worth checking out.

Here is a blow up of the 64 pin Ford ACM Head Unit Connector.

So, I'll be buying a 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack and if it works mounting it next to the USB inputs at the bottom of the center stack. If I can find a 32 pin connector with leads, then I'll plug that into the spare 32 pin receiver connector and check the leads and see if it works. Now, I just need to find the 32 pin connector to plug in.

Of course, if this works, it does not mean that there will be any control of the device plugged into an aux. input, and more than likely there will not be. It will be interesting to determine what can be done with the spare 32 pin connector.

This is awesome detective work. I was looking for a diagram of this ACM and wasnt sure what was right. Im trying to see if its possible to take one of those sync upgrade wiring harnesses and splice in the existing connections to upgrade to a full sync 3 on an XL/XLT

 

[uh50]

This is awesome detective work. I was looking for a diagram of this ACM and wasnt sure what was right. Im trying to see if its possible to take one of those sync upgrade wiring harnesses and splice in the existing connections to upgrade to a full sync 3 on an XL/XLT

From what I understand, but do not know for sure, is that there may not be an APIM which is required for Sync 3. There are places that sell them and kits to upgrade. I know the XL and XLT are non-sync Ford Connected Touch Radios, so you would have to identify the correct additional wiring harnesses needed plus the right APIM. But, it is something that I'm also thinking of, but not ready to spend the type of money that will be required right now. Good luck.

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