My name is Mud Member 24 Member For: 16y 8m 15d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 10/07/08 01:50 AM Share Posted 10/07/08 01:50 AM I got my new XR6T a few weeks ago and when I turned up to my dealer to pick it up with my ipod in my hand I noticed that I had no bluetooth or ipod connectivity! Turns out the fleet company forgot to order my Tech Pack but I was told it can be fitted at the dealers no problems. So yesterday I took it in to get fitted and now I find out that they cant get the ipod to work due to there being no software available for the FG yet. Ive since been on the phone to ford and the dealer and ive been told it could be up to three months for the software! When I asked them how they get the cars coming out the factory to work with the ipod if they dont have software I was told that they dont. Supposedly no new falcons work with the ipod becuase there is no software released. I know I read a review in a magazine that talks about having used an ipod and have seen photos of the dash with the ipod working has anyone here got a tech pack installed and used an ipod through it? I know its only a small thing but I have been hanging to get this and to now find out another 3 months is very disapointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUSTLER Member 663 Member For: 21y 5m 7d Location: Broken Hill Posted 10/07/08 02:10 AM Share Posted 10/07/08 02:10 AM (edited) I find it hard to believe that ford would release this option without it not working at all!!! Sounds dodgy! Edited 10/07/08 02:10 AM by HUSTLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 11m 20d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 10/07/08 02:34 AM Share Posted 10/07/08 02:34 AM It depends on your Ipod, it only works with certain ones. I know the Ipod Mini doesn't work but I can't find a list as to which ones don't work - sorry I can't help any more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Mud Member 24 Member For: 16y 8m 15d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 10/07/08 02:40 AM Author Share Posted 10/07/08 02:40 AM that's ok the list is on the ford website, mine is defiantely compatable. When I plug the cable in it doesnt even charge the ipod, but ford are saying that no ipods work at all and wont for up to 3 months becuase the software isnt avaiable. I find it very hard to believe and im going to drive to a dealers and plug my ipod into a car in the yard and see if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 11m 20d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 10/07/08 05:01 AM Share Posted 10/07/08 05:01 AM I've used it myself with a new Ipod and it works fine, so I think your dealer is telling you porkies mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flukey Seriously Flukey Member Donating Members 4,354 Member For: 20y 10m 6d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 10/07/08 05:37 AM Share Posted 10/07/08 05:37 AM A work colleague has a G6E with Ipod. It works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Mud Member 24 Member For: 16y 8m 15d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 10/07/08 05:49 AM Author Share Posted 10/07/08 05:49 AM Thanks guys, that's what I expected! I cant understand why they cant get the software to the dealer then. Anyway time for some more phone calls to ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 11m 20d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 10/07/08 06:07 AM Share Posted 10/07/08 06:07 AM Mate I'd be making sure it was hooked up properly too! If the system is getting power there is a good chance it will charge. Even when I hook up my Ipod Mini it still plays the songs and charges the ipod, I just don't get the itegration with the ICC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 20y 11m 13d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 10/07/08 07:06 AM Share Posted 10/07/08 07:06 AM My bet is it cannot be dealer fitted and you just have a cable plugged into nothing.They are hoping that you go away and forget about it. If your order with the fleet company says tech pack, tell THEM to fix it.It is up to the fleet company to make it right as you have been inconveienced and are doing all the running around to get the problem sorted out.They are making it your problem when it is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 11m 20d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 10/07/08 07:08 AM Share Posted 10/07/08 07:08 AM If they have installed the Tech Pak properly you should have the Bluetooth system and there will be a module in the centre console that the Ipod Plug is connected to.If that isn't there then they have stooged you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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