CONNECTS2 CTSFO008.2 Ford Steering Wheel Control Interface Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Connects2
Table of Contents
CTSFO008.2
Ford Steering Wheel Control Interface
Vehicle Application
Ford Ranger 2012>
Ford B-Max 2012>
Ford Kuga 2013>
Ford Fiesta (JA8, US & Euro Models) 2012>
Ford C-Max (DXA) 2010>| Ford Focus (DYB) 2011>
Ford Transit Custom (FCC, Not Euro 6) 2012 – 2016
Ford Escape 2013>
Ford Ecosport 2013>
Ford Transit Connect 2013>
Ford Taurus 2008 – 2012
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Key Features
- Retains Steering Wheel Controls (if equipped)
- Retains Time/Date Change
- Retains Parking Sensor Audio
- Provides Speed Pulse, Park Brake, Reverse Gear, Antenna Remote & Illumination
The information provided in this document is subject to change without notice due to changes and/or improvements to the product/s.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
CTSFO008.2
CAN-Bus Steering Wheel Control Interface for Ford vehicles. Retains steering
wheel controls, parking sensor audio and allows time/date change from the
steering wheel.
WIRING COLOUR CODES
Purple
Purple/Black
Green
Green/Black
Grey
Grey/Black
White
White/Black| Right Rear Speaker +
Right Rear Speaker –
Left Rear Speaker +
Left Rear Speaker –
Right Front Speaker +
Right, Front Speaker –
Left Front Speaker +
Left Front Speaker –| Yellow
Black
Red
Orange
Green
Pink
Purple/White
Blue/White| Permanent 12V
Ground
Ignition 12V
Illumination
Park Brake
Speed Pulse
Reverse Gear
Antenna Remote
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PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
Read the manual prior to installation. Technical knowledge is necessary for
installation. The place of installation must be free of moisture and away from
heat sources. Please ensure that the correct tools are used during the
installation to avoid damage to the vehicle or product. Connects2 can not be
held responsible for the installation of this product.
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FITTING GUIDE
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Remove and disconnect the original head unit.
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Connect the 12-way Molex connector of the head unit patch lead (supplied separately) to the interface.
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Connecting the opposite end of the head unit patch leads to the head unit steering wheel control input on the back of the aftermarket head unit.
NB: This may be a 3.5mm jack plug or a wired input depending upon the head unit brand being fitted. Please see the head unit installation manual for further information on where to connect.
Important: This step must be completed before connecting power to the interface. Failure to do so may result in no steering wheel control function.
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Connect the 14-way Molex connector to the interface
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Connect the male power/speaker ISO harness to the female power/speaker ISO harness from the aftermarket head unit. For aftermarket head units without an ISO connector, please refer to “Wiring Colour Codes” on Pg. 2.
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Connect the female vehicle-specific connectors on the harness to the male vehicle connector from the vehicle.
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Connect the chime speaker box to the loom via the 4 pin connector and the red/white RCA connectors to the stereo Aux Input.
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Remove the car display connector from the vehicle and plug it into the interface (please remove the dust cover from the interface before making the connection).
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Connect the display connector from the loom to the vehicle (the port previously occupied by the car display connector, removed in Step 8.) Test head unit for correct operation.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY
| Original Button | Function |
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Volume +
Volume-
Track+
Track
Speech| Volume +
Volume-
Track+
Track
Mute
SETTING THE TIME/DATE
- Press Speech to turn on the vehicle display
- Press and hold Speech for two seconds to enable menu mode
- Press Volume +/- to navigate to the clock setting menu option and press Speech to confirm the selection
- Adust the time using Volume +/- and press Speech to confirm
- Follow the same process to adjust the date
- Once time and date have been set, press Speech to confirm
NB: The menu option will time out after 15-20 seconds of inactivity