Ford VNR 9000 Questions

Woodie2000 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 13, 2005 Posts: 5

Hi

I belive that there is a GPS system for Ford cars. I looked on eBay and came across The 9000 VNR.

Only problem is, I can't seem to find it anywhere. I went to Ford and asked them but it was soooooooooooooo expensive. Anyone know of anywhere else this is sold.

I hope hoping for the CD's and GPS Antenna.

I live in the UK and have a Ford Focus 2001 model, so I hope it will fit.

Also, anyone know what it is like????

Thanks in advance.

evo99 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 17, 2005 Posts: 25

There are 2 sat navs that will fit. The Focus sat nav is the Travelpilot 170

The other is used in a mondeo ,9000 VNR but will fit the focus. This is what I have.

Don't buy a Ford GPS antenna they cost £115.00, get a GPS antenna that fits a Clarion Sat Nav, £20.

eVo

Woodie2000 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 13, 2005 Posts: 5

Evo99, thanks for the reply.

Awesome pics.

I am planning on getting one tonight, but I read on a German Ford forum that I need the orignal AVC wire in order for the GPS tow rok correctly.

Can you confirm this.

As I thought it was just a case of buying the radio and the antenna and job done.

Any help would be great.

Please get back to me.

evo99 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 17, 2005 Posts: 25

The AVC wire should already be on your connection plugs. Its the white/green wire circled. There is nothing else required apart from the NAVTECH cdrom and GPS antenna.

GPS antenna

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=75327&item=5786825871&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

evo99 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 17, 2005 Posts: 25

The AVC wire will only be there if you have the volume control stalk next to the steering wheel.

eVo

Woodie2000 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 13, 2005 Posts: 5

Evo99, you've been nothing but great help.

Thanks.

I got my VNR 9000, though Ford have it at the moment changing the facia, as the previous owner didn't care.

May I ask you one more thing.

As this has gone in my Focus, when I do an automatic scan on any radio station it won't find any, it just goes round in a loop. But if I do a manual search on the frequency it picks it up well, the RDS and name display of the radio station shows. I spoke to Ford and they feel I need a new aerial and maybe even a booster.

Did you have this problem.

Also, when is Navtech going to release it's 2005 edition.

Thanks again evo99 for your superb help. TOP MAN!!

Woodie2000 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 13, 2005 Posts: 5

Also forgot to add.

Do you have a manual like in PDF format, if so I will gve you my email if you don't mind sending.

And what is the Infra-Red bit at the top of the radio for???

evo99 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 17, 2005 Posts: 25

1. I still use the original radio antenna so I doubt you would need a booster.

2. There is no mention of the infra red in the instruction manual.

3. Any ford dealer should be able to supply the instruction manual. These provide an excellent service

http://www.fordpartsuk.com/

kunaaltheking · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 23, 2005 Posts: 1

Hi. I was just wondering where I could find a 9000 VNR???? I have been looking all over the place for one! Can someone help???? Many thanks.

evo99 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 17, 2005 Posts: 25

One on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5805230109

Cooper · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 07, 2006 Posts: 1

Hi.
I have a Ford Fiesta (1997) with a 3000 radio.
Does the 9000 fit there??

Thanks from Portugal.

navmate · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 09, 2006 Posts: 1

And what is the Infra-Red bit at the top of the radio for???[/quote]

- That is the light sensor. It controls auto switching from day to night mode.

youngman · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 19, 2006 Posts: 1

Hello. I am from romania and i have a ford mondeo from 2003 with 9000 vnr.... exacly like in the second picture. My problem is that i don't know what software to use with this sistem for navigation. I need a software or something, pls... the map of romania i will find it later, but help pls with the software... tnx.

evo99 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 17, 2005 Posts: 25

It uses Navteq software.

http://tinyurl.com/ml9d9

tssinfinity · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 27, 2007 Posts: 1

Hi people, I have a 2004 ford focus and the travelpilot 170.

I need information on how to sucessfully fit it. The radio itself works but the hand controls dont. (I think i need an adapter to get it working as it doesnt seem to fit). I also need to know how to wire up to the sensors to get the sat nav working. The unit itselfs locks on to the satelites, but doesnt detect forward/backward movent or speed.

I understand you need to connect to the rear abs speed sensors and the reverse switch, but have not got an idea on where to physically connect them (are the any wires already present behind my dash? do i need to run wires to the contol module etc)

I have noticed 2 wires behind the clock/trip computer, which has a plug on the end of it, any ideas what these are for, the colours are 1st wire red yellow, and 2nd wire black.
Any help will be much appreciated as it seems going to ford is like banging my head on a brick wall.

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