One thing I do when splicing wires is to stager the length of each join so none are at same position. When you do a few wires you will find with all the joins in the same position you tend to get a bulge but another bonus of staggering the joins is that if you have a short in one of the joins it will be at the insulation of the other wires so you have double the protection

"I'm not an apple user anyway" Yep this guy is too good for that

My loved Ford tissue box got thrown out during a Dealer service! Bastards! Still haven't quite got over it. Anyone got a Kleenex?

Ordered it a couple days ago and it already arrived. Audio quality has gone through the roof and the bass is 👌🏻

I don't even own a Ford anymore, so all of this is irrelevant to me, but I still enjoy your channel mate. 😅

Thanks for the info. I installed both last Friday and what a difference!!! I have been using an FM receiver for hands-free and Bluetooth audio. Usually had to have volume at 20, now have it at 6 or 7 for same volume but with much better clarity. I also opted for the module with microphone so that I still have hands-free. Love the videos! Keep up the Great work. BTW I drive 03 XR8 sedan.

I’m disappointed you didn’t tell us how much horsepower your xr6 turbo falcon has 7 times throughout the install! 😂 awesome work mate such an underrated channel

I didn’t pay any attention to this video. I couldn’t. I kept staring at that tissue box. It’s amazing.

also install tip: lie down, facing the roof. slide your head towards the brake pedal, and have your legs sticking out the door. your back should be resting on the scuff plate wouldnt recommend sitting there for 10 minutes but you can see everything you need to see with easy access

Last time I came this fast I had to pay child support!!

Oh my god, this is a true must. This is giving me nostalgia haha. My favourite way to setup the sound system was to tap into the existing subwoofer lines and convert them to rca then run a monoblock amp then into a sub. Chuck new speakers in front and back and you're done!

You're a legend mate. I've been thinking lately that it seems kind of ridiculous to still be listening to CDs in 2020 and this is the perfect solution. Edit: you can also switch to aux by tapping the source button on the steering wheel (the one tucked in around the back on the left).

A/S/L?

I took a different approach and simply used an old JVC head unit with USB and BT etc and fed the pre-amp outputs directly into the Aux input. I already had a Garmin GPS with BT that works with my phone for handsfree etc so my main need was USB music. The JVC has an Aux input as well so those with 3.5mm jacks are catered for as well. I used the generally available Aerpro Falcon BA/BF lower dash mounting kit - Repco $43 on sale The combo works brilliantly and you can use the JVC volume control to match the FM channel volume etc. Steering controls works as usual . The JVC just appears as Aux and runs whenever the car is running.

Your bluetooth setup is better than factory setups of cars I've driven. Bluetooth on both 2016 Ford Falcon and 2013 Chrysler 300 I have had to turn the audio up quite high compared to CD and radio. Particularly annoying is when I switch back to radio or CD I sometimes forget to turn the volume down beforehand and so as a consequence my ears get blasted!

Installed bluetooth in my BA years ago and took it out within two weeks due to lack of volume and horrible quality. Wish I knew this existed, highly likely to grab one on pay day. Have been putting up with aux lead/interference for a loooooong time

Just installed a ASL to my BA ute. Amazed by the quality now. Thank you for what you do 👍

Great timing, i was looking into putting some kind of Bluetooth gizmo in my BA. I still use cd's.

Means now he can relive his youth and listen to offspring smash

I bought a bluetooth unit with a microphone from AliExpress for $27 it was ready with the BF auxiliary plug and has worked flawlessly so I connect my phone and can do the hands free calls no noise no audio artefacts. The only caveat being the female voice that tells you when you are connected or disconnected is in Chinese 🤣.

The quality of your videos are actually brilliant, especially with depth u go too👍

I bought a Bluetooth adaptor and it works so easy it connects automatically to my phone every time

Good stuff! I just bought a BA Falcon and was a bit surprised it had no Aux input, and I'd wrongly assumed it would be difficult to add. This isn't cheap but it looks super simple. But first I need to fix the wiring to the speaker on my driver's door. Fun... 😂

Sadly the previous owner of my BF Fairmont put in a unit similar to yours, done properly. Seems all good, sure, the sad part is it doesn't have BT streaming. This means when going out of radio range (BRockFM 99.3 FTW haha), I'm stuck with CD player (6 stacker at least) or a separate BT speaker.

Just brought this to add in my 05 ba mk2. Already watched it before but now get to use this as instructions which is great

Great innovation, it makes the lack of an Aux connection on the phone less of an issue.

Had ASL install the unit in my car (I'm not very handy) and now have awesome AUX in the default position under the tissue box , which is where it is on the BF XR6 :)

If you're like me and like bluetooth but are lazier, McDodo have a USB-A to DC 3.5mm Bluetooth to Aux adapter. It's basically a USB stick on one end, with an Aux cable coming out of it. The USB part is a bluetooth receiver, and is powered via the USB port, and the bluetooth signal is then sent through the Aux. Because of the location of the final Aux port in the Falcon/Territory, it's right by the cigarette lighter, so having a lighter USB charger is perfect; just plug the McDodo in and you've powered bluetooth!

Hi There - Great video! Will this set up allow me to use my mobile phone calls through the car.

I bought the Kayhan CarPlay head unit, it works really well. Too bad it’s very expensive, so is only worth it on a car that’s special to u.

Thank you for this mate, just about blown a speaker using the basic setup and thanks for being honest about each product, rare nowadays.

2:26 well, that's an interesting way to censor words :))))

Yo mate, I done one a while ago, replacing stock speakers with normal round speakers using adapter plate from autobahn, would make a good vid

Nice video Sean, sounds good I reckon, the clarity was decent. Shame about the lil chip on the windshield 13:41...? :(

Another great video Sean. Also can’t get over that stunning XR6 Turbo of yours, it is a real beauty. Itching to get a Falcon myself

Hi from Slovenia. Great car and fantastic channel.

Love seeing solutions like this! Where there’s a will, there’s a way! My solution is one of those Bluetooth to IP-Bus modules, for the period correct 90s Pioneer head unit (KEH-P7450) in my EB II. Hilarious that it’s made by ASL, makes me think of the old MSN/ICQ era!

Thank you sooooo much, this is exactly the solution I've been looking for with my territory, the volume and audio quality sucked so bad that I went back to cds

I always knew you weren’t an Apple user, you’re too intelligent for that

Great work! I had the same problem with the aux connection being so weak all I could hear was the engine whine. I just bought a cheap usb powered amp off ebay which does a decent job.

Great video as always, very good upgrade. Even easier than your last Bluetooth upgrade, makes me seriously think about putting Bluetooth in my 2003 car. You should get that stone chip in your windscreen sort tho ...

Finally got around to following your setup. And it sounds awesome. Only problem I have now is hiding the wires. Can you show me how you setup your cabling. Cheers

ASL was and is the OE manufacturer for the stock ba bf, ve and vf infotainment/radio. My bf has this system installed from new. Definitely recommend checking them out

Great solution, I've gotta do this to my own. *Edit* My understanding was that Ford had a factory head unit with bluetooth that would have replaced the tissue box holder.

I use an haigibis Bluetooth 5.0 to aux adapter in my Lexus gs460, works great and runs off the USB port no issues, no noise or interference issues and is nice and loud . However your solution is good too lol

Just did both of these, my right door speaker is working but not anywhere near as loud as left. Anyone know what it could be?

That's pretty cool that someone developed that. A similar thing has happened in the late 90s/early 00s (E39 E46 E53) BMW community. Bluebus has been developed to do what this thing here does and more. Can even set the car to do that cool indicator trick new cars have. You know the one, half pull the stalk and get 3 flashes, 5, etc. Plus other features. Big buck-a-roos unfortunately, but my tape in the tape deck to aux connection sucks.

When are we going to see a full blown review of the car?!!! Clutch still pending?

I’m going to do this on my pioneer sph-bt10 and try it with that cuz I’m sick of cranking it to 25-30 while windows done THANKYOU SO MUCH YOU LEGEND

Great work.. I've been looking at Bluetooth for my bf ute. The noise you hear when the motor is running is coming from the alternator you can get a resistor for the alternator to stop it.

That feedback noise drives me nuts in the AU falcon as well :/ thanks for this video mate

Im going to have to buy one just so I can try this out 🤣🤣🤣

I watched browneys garage do one of these the kit was aux and Bluetooth he said it was about the same volume as the radio and the quality was good the kit was from matts audio group on Facebook planing on getting a ba don’t know which one I’ll be doing might test both

Great video! The ASL box is just a amplifier, it does not remove noise (feedback WTF? 3:17) the engine noise might still be there if you turn off your phone and turn up the ICC volume. The ASL + Btooth boxes $150 plus freight. The Ford unit amplifier has only with 3.5mm input was $150 in 2007 google "BAF289455BA" now $75 I put a ford unit in my BA Futura sedan worked great no engine noise at all, then moved it to a BAMKII Fairmont Ghia really bad engine noise. I believe from searching forums that the problem is bad earthing/ grounding thru the car. Some people reported that re-seating plugs under the dash and ICC helped solve the problem. I sold the Fairmont and put the unit back input the Futura all ok. Even cheaper solution is $24 from jaycar (AR3140 google "jaycar blue tooth car" this one gives you phone connectivity and USB ports +more, it uses the FM radio to receive the audio!

If you’re gunning for true hands free calls, the Bluetooth kit from an SY2 Territory hooks right up and can also handle streaming as well. B Series Falcons sadly never had audiophiles in mind with even their “Premium Sound” radios- the amplifier was woeful and the cost-over-quality paper speakers were miserable. You really had to do a DSP or tack on an aftermarket source into the tissue box for acceptable sound.

"I'm not an apple user" * subscriber numbers plumit *

the best way but as far as im aware its no longer made it the parrot MKi9200 combined bluetooth handsfree and advanced music interface , all in one unit, sounds magic without linking an amp and preamp together and gives you hands free as well , used to install them all the time

apologies if it's been asked, but is the idea of soldering a (different) bluetooth device directly onto the loom (as opposed to via a 3.5mm/aux cable from the loom) because it will assist in reducing intereference and noise or would there otherwise be no issues in using a 3.5mm cable if bluetooth had female 3.5mm connector?

Im sure this works great, but you are able to find a brand new entire bluetooth single din headunit and facia adapter for ba/bf

if only this was more available and a thing back when i had my own ba falcon i would have saved so much money not having to buy those radio transmitter aux/bluetooth 12v socket gismos. I actually was going to buy a bf fairlane a couple of months ago but didnt research enough to know how easily it was to put something like this in. Not that my 09 Ford Mondeo titanium which i decided on instead was a worse decision.

so fucking glad you went with ASL and not some cheap shit ebay products with a custom harness

Beautiful video. Your content is great it has relatability.

I did it under the dash board and it works good sound is loud and quality is good so idk what you are on about lol

Thanks for this mate I want to keep my BA XR6T stock also.

i had no idea that whine was my Bluetooth plugin i use!!

I bought a kit from Ford many years ago for my MK1 BA Turbo that allowed me to plug my I-pod into a 3.5mm jack that was located where the tissue box was. Sounded as good as gold. Well, as good as the Ford stereo could sound, which was shit!

Well done mate, I personally use a matts audios Bluetooth in my bf that set me back about 75 smackos however sometimes I do get feedback :/

Excellent video very helpful thanks……… !!

The difference between a cable and wireless Bluetooth there is one , with Bluetooth or anything wireless you do lose minor sound quality no one notices it though , hard cables are and always will be a more efficient way to wire up components, myself never been a Fan of Bluetooth

Bluetooth beats Aux cable for convenience, but both still have one major issue, touching your phone while driving. I would love to see you do a review on the Kayhan Audio android head unit which you can use legally while driving.

I have one of those aux cords into a 7 dollar bluetooth dongle. It's as loud as anything else you can listen to through the stock stereo.

Aux is king, also make sure you'regetting high quality audio from spotify ect

hi, your link to bluetooth ebay doesnt work can you let me know what to buy thanks

Will the next video be covering how to repair stone chips on your BA/BF falcon windscreen?

totally understand you using what you have alread and i do like this mod but for a couple of bucks you can get a bluetooth module with an aux input which would probably be better for someone buying this new.

2:27 mate you know covering your mouth and getting google translate to say it it doesn’t make a difference Also with sound issues why not get a subwoofer and then crank it all the way up like in fat pizza

HNY 2023 love you videos very help full my question is, So where do you plug in the microphone after you cut the auxiliary connection off .or dose it work through the phone mic? Eg voice command Google assist

Was that Mrs. Motoringbox supplying the profane overdubs?

Great video as usual, buggered if i know how you can do delicate wiring work with those gloves on LOL

Is there somewhere with a wire diagram maybe a link to a photo please mate.. i been trying to follow the video but maybe the Bluetooth module i have has an extra wire and it's confusing me

I can’t seem to find Bluetooth install video ? If I hook up the booster there is no where to connect Bluetooth PLEASE HELP 2005 territory

Using snap on wire strippers, but scissors to cut wiring. Amazing.

Phone volume level control works over BT also.

I have the regular hardwired adaptor in one of my BF's (or I did until a mechanic jammed the wires and connector up behind the centre console when he replaced it after trying to fix a gearbox issue). Yes, I have to turn the sound way up, but I have found that, oddly, the alternator whine is only present when my partner plugs her Samsung in. When my Sony is plugged in there's no whine.

If I’m going to use an aftermarket amp, I imagine I could adjust the gain on that to make up for the low signal from the Bluetooth?

Would something like this work with a VY Holden Crewman? or is the $25 video a better option? Loved the video mate! Appreciate all the tips from a fellow Ipswitchian

Thanks for the video got one and works mint

The AUX hole is in the compartment under the tissue holder. Not in the same hole as the tissue holder

Lol I got the dealership to put the aux in the levels are fine and got a fancy Ford cable

i love the sound that this bluetooth module makes with the car, but would the same process work if i am using an after market radio?

Line/aux/Hard Cable In always over Bluetooth any day. Bluetooth Compresses the audio quality dynamic range to 128kb/s (FM Radio Quality) I found out accidentally one day playing around with cables.

hey man, i’ve done it almost exactly how you’ve done it in your video, but i’m still getting a ton of alternator while through the speakers, have you encountered this at all? i have the same bluetooth module as you, and i’ve done it the same as you have but it still has feedback.

Hey man I purchased this product after seeing your review still got the Buzzing astatic noise even with adjusting it after driving the car , with the AUX cord

How does the bass sound with the ASL adapter on Bluetooth? I’ve noticed in my BA when using the aux cable the bass is almost completely gone, but when on radio it’s very prominent. Thanks very much for this video!

Pro Tip: i totally avoided the issue of AUX/ Bluetooth connections by shoehorning in a GT500 engine & box in my 7 month old BF XR8 and listening to neighing horses instead. Also: if you add an extra earth strap to the engine (also replace the crappy braided engine earth strap), and another to the gearbox, that engine electrical noise is basically cancelled out. Use quality welding cable, and some brand name ends for mounting.

Ah! you always find a reason to hit the road! ;)

I don't know anything about B series falcons but I'm amused at the fact they had an aux port that was never used, I gather that there must have been a premium sound stereo that uses the aux port. Doesn't seem like a normal thing Ford would do to just give you unused wires that are otherwise connected, I'm used to having to add all the wiring from a higher spec model to a base model to get anything working in the dash hence why I love my fairlanes.

Awesome video. Do you know how to stop interference over radio when the radio announces are talking/ news playing, an you have a dash camera powered from your power socket just under traction control button on a BF 2 Fairmont Ghia?

Nice one 👍 do you find with those auxiliary inputs plugged in behind the fuse Box that they drain the battery slowly? Of is there no power supplied to the amplifier when the ignition is off?

What is the option when you buy it for the dvd