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Ford S-max/mondeo + Flyaudio, Anyone?


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Posted 26 January 2012 - 01:23 AM

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Hi,

Just got my S-max for a week, and love the car very much!
The first thing I did before collect the car is to get the dealer install the FlyAudio unit, in particular, I need the GPS.

I noticed that the installed GPS software (Papago X5 SE) can't really acquire satellite signal most of the time, I don't know if it's the unit or the software itself. Just hoping to find out if any S-Max/ Modeo drivers having the same problem?

Looking forward to hear from you.

cheers,
CF


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Posted 26 January 2012 - 09:35 PM

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QUOTE (cfong02 @ Jan 26 2012, 01:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

Just got my S-max for a week, and love the car very much!
The first thing I did before collect the car is to get the dealer install the FlyAudio unit, in particular, I need the GPS.

I noticed that the installed GPS software (Papago X5 SE) can't really acquire satellite signal most of the time, I don't know if it's the unit or the software itself. Just hoping to find out if any S-Max/ Modeo drivers having the same problem?

Looking forward to hear from you.

cheers,
CF


Sorry, can't help much as my audio unit is still standard. Did they installed a Satellite receiver? it should be located on your dash if installed.

Btw, how much does it cost you? Does all the steering buttons and the voice control still works? Integrated Bluetooth for your phone still works?



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Posted 26 January 2012 - 10:03 PM

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QUOTE (cfong02 @ Jan 26 2012, 01:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

Just got my S-max for a week, and love the car very much!
The first thing I did before collect the car is to get the dealer install the FlyAudio unit, in particular, I need the GPS.

I noticed that the installed GPS software (Papago X5 SE) can't really acquire satellite signal most of the time, I don't know if it's the unit or the software itself. Just hoping to find out if any S-Max/ Modeo drivers having the same problem?

Looking forward to hear from you.

cheers,
CF


1. Why Flyaudio? Not that I am against the brand. But I believe you have lost the Ford Convers+ control (right steering buttons) over the HU with the installation. Do you know there is another brand, Caska (www.akaya.com.my), comes with a unit (CA3636A) that works with the Convers+?

2. The Papago has upgraded their software to X8. Although I don't think your problem is with the software, but there is no harm checking. As long as your software is licensed, it is a free upgrade.

3. Recheck you installation, I feel the satellite receiver may not be placed correctly. Most branded GPS unit should lock onto the satellite signals within 1-2 minutes.

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Posted 26 January 2012 - 10:30 PM

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QUOTE (cfong02 @ Jan 26 2012, 01:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

Just got my S-max for a week, and love the car very much!
The first thing I did before collect the car is to get the dealer install the FlyAudio unit, in particular, I need the GPS.

I noticed that the installed GPS software (Papago X5 SE) can't really acquire satellite signal most of the time, I don't know if it's the unit or the software itself. Just hoping to find out if any S-Max/ Modeo drivers having the same problem?
congrats on your ride! did you install tinting ? depending on the tint, that can cause interference with the gps reception too (just like how some tint cause problem to smart tag).


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Posted 04 February 2012 - 04:50 PM

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did you resolve this problem? btw, does the flyaudio unit work with convrse+?

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Posted 15 February 2012 - 03:10 PM

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QUOTE (cfong02 @ Jan 26 2012, 01:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

Just got my S-max for a week, and love the car very much!
The first thing I did before collect the car is to get the dealer install the FlyAudio unit, in particular, I need the GPS.

I noticed that the installed GPS software (Papago X5 SE) can't really acquire satellite signal most of the time, I don't know if it's the unit or the software itself. Just hoping to find out if any S-Max/ Modeo drivers having the same problem?

Looking forward to hear from you.

cheers,
CF


I'm using Flyaudio in Inspira and the signal fix is very fast. Even the antenna is inside the dashboard. Just check whether the Papago is licensed copy. You can have the software checked at Papago Phileo Damansara and they have free upgrade to X8.5 version.

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Posted 15 February 2012 - 04:04 PM

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QUOTE (ssifbww @ Feb 15 2012, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm using Flyaudio in Inspira and the signal fix is very fast. Even the antenna is inside the dashboard. Just check whether the Papago is licensed copy. You can have the software checked at Papago Phileo Damansara and they have free upgrade to X8.5 version.

how's the coverage of the maps? and how do you get updated maps? Do you pay for them? what is the payment model like - subscription based?

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Posted 15 February 2012 - 04:33 PM

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QUOTE (droll @ Feb 15 2012, 04:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
how's the coverage of the maps? and how do you get updated maps? Do you pay for them? what is the payment model like - subscription based?


The map coverage is as good as Garmin map. You can download for free the latest map from malfreemaps.com (must be a member to download). Or just ask the Papago dealer - they will copy the map for free also (I guess there is agreement between Malfreemaps and Papago for free maps distribution).

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Posted 02 March 2012 - 03:22 AM

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QUOTE (ssifbww @ Feb 15 2012, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The map coverage is as good as Garmin map. You can download for free the latest map from malfreemaps.com (must be a member to download). Or just ask the Papago dealer - they will copy the map for free also (I guess there is agreement between Malfreemaps and Papago for free maps distribution).



hi all,

sorry for my late reply.

1. Flyaudio support Converse+ and all steering buttons work fine. Except for the voice control is disabled.
2. GPS signal - Yes, got it fixed by relocating the receiver. tip: put the receiver further away toward the front most of the mirror, it gets the best signal.
3. So far no complain about GPS, I just wish that it is Garmin rather than Papago. I have heard people able to run Garmin on it. Which i'm now experiencing, afterall, everything runs on the SD actually.

thanks all and will report on new development!


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Posted 02 March 2012 - 07:48 AM

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QUOTE (cfong02 @ Mar 2 2012, 03:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi all,

sorry for my late reply.

1. Flyaudio support Converse+ and all steering buttons work fine. Except for the voice control is disabled.
2. GPS signal - Yes, got it fixed by relocating the receiver. tip: put the receiver further away toward the front most of the mirror, it gets the best signal.
3. So far no complain about GPS, I just wish that it is Garmin rather than Papago. I have heard people able to run Garmin on it. Which i'm now experiencing, afterall, everything runs on the SD actually.

thanks all and will report on new development!

when you say supports Convers+,
a) does the current radio channel playing still appear in Convers+?
b ) do you see the AUX option disappear from Convers+?
c) when you change the radio channel using steering wheel controls, do you see the list of channels in Convers+ as you scroll through it?
d) does the bluetooth voice dialing button still work?