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Missing Lincs · Oct 13th, 2021, 20:10

I think you'll find that changing the audio isn't an option.

Physically you can change but even that isn't simple. The base audio has an integrated amp, the higher versions have a separate amp in the rear. The speakers are probably the easiest things to swap over.

When I at doing similar on our 2008 I found that even the wiring looms for the different audio specs are different.

You are correct about software too, you'll need the correct software for which ever version you change to, even installing a new radio of the same level of audio system needs software.

If you really want higher spec audio I would suggest you sell the car and get one that comes with the audio system you want.

Edit: The same goes for the trip computer, get a car with it already activated.

Oct 13th, 2021, 20:10	#2
Missing Lincs Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:17 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louth	I think you'll find that changing the audio isn't an option. Physically you can change but even that isn't simple. The base audio has an integrated amp, the higher versions have a separate amp in the rear. The speakers are probably the easiest things to swap over. When I at doing similar on our 2008 I found that even the wiring looms for the different audio specs are different. You are correct about software too, you'll need the correct software for which ever version you change to, even installing a new radio of the same level of audio system needs software. If you really want higher spec audio I would suggest you sell the car and get one that comes with the audio system you want. Edit: The same goes for the trip computer, get a car with it already activated. Last edited by Missing Lincs; Oct 13th, 2021 at 20:14.