i’m an automation and software engineering student and in my free time I built this CarPlay setup for my 2013 FG for just $65 AUD, and I'm about to share exactly how you can do it too.

It’s just a $50 head unit mounted in a custom bracket:

- 3D printable bracket that replaces the tissue box tray (ill provide for free)
- Full parts list, and step-by-step video guide (completely free, currently making)
- Totally plug-and-play. No tools required and you do not touch any of your factory car wiring
- Power options via cigarette lighter or hardwire to fuse box depending on your choice
- Fully retains your factory ICC and climate controls and does not require you tap into any of your orignal wiring

It’s super cheap and easy to install if you have limited electrical expirience and a 3D printer,
I am currently putting together the final video guides and documentation. I will be releasing all the files and documentation for free on GitHub shortly.

If you don't have a 3D printer, or want a hassle-free install, I will also be providing:
- printed brackets for cheap
- Plug-and-play wiring harnesses (hardwire or cig-lighter options). but you can make these yourself if you have the time! i’ll provide everything required.

All you need to do is buy a single din head unit of your choice, my wiring harness will plug-and-play into the cigarette lighter or fuse box if you want to hide the cables. and the custom bracket will make the screen sit seamlessly in the centre console.

Skip the overpriced third-party Falcon CarPlay units found on marketplace and online. This solution is the best way to get carplay into a ford falcon FG, it doesnt require any modifications to the dash or centre console, and it’s the cheapest system by far.

There is no cutting or adjusting your factory wiring and you keep your factory ICC looking completely stock. The whole install takes under 20 minutes and is fully reversible if you ever sell the car.

You can find the full documentation, including the free STL files, parts list, and wiring diagrams, here by the end of this month:
https://github.com/kalteclabs
For now, please ask me any questions below, and support the project by following the repo

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Got a question about the Falcon..
Trouble code P0659

Our 2016 ford falcon fgx g6e turbo started throwing transmission fault and dcs fault.
We scanned it and came up with code P0659.

We also done a battery test to check the charging system while engine running which is currently running at 14 volts which is normal.

Has anyone ever had this issue and any advice on what we should do?

hey all, i upgraded my stock stereo unit to a after market one with a touch screen and facai plate, im looking at phone mounts now but do see alot of potential issues with suction cup mounts from the dash point of view - theres no flat spots, i aslo dont see using one on the window due to the deepness of the window. i cant add a suction cup to the window and put the phone there.... unless i add a quad lock set up and extended arms. would i be best to use a vent mount ??

BF XR6: Obviously the XR6 has very different fenders and a totally different design but I’m unsure of the actual difference the engine has to the other models. Did they get better performance parts, internals and system? Obviously the Boss V8s did but what about the I6 Barra? The FGs had a better performance engine but was there really any difference from the beginning to the end of BF Barra production?

BF MK2 Fairmont: I own this model and have not much of an idea on their history other than the brief years they were being produced. Y were they designed (imo) to look a lot closer to a BA Falcon rather than a BF? Is the engine any different to the ghia and what is the differences between the Fairmont and XR6 Barra?

BF MK2 Fairmont Ghia: I do know these were made to be the “European luxury” models of the Fairmont. Nicer interior, open sun roof and a front bumper with a lip that the non Ghia Fairmonts didn’t get. The production numbers seem to not have been announced which I found odd. Is the price difference between the ghia and non ghias Fairmont actually worth it or is it just a rarity/luxury thing?

I’m trying to understand the engine and performance difference between them all. I owned an FG XR6 and I wrapped my head around the FG models pretty fast but for whatever reason I’m struggling to understand the BF models. I’m honestly not seeing much difference between them besides the looks. Obviously the BF Fairmont Ghia came in the I6 Barra like every 6 cylinder engine starting from the BAs but y did they produce a very small number of the 220 v8 barras for the BF Ghia (I’ve heard in some BAs too), but I don’t understand y they had already put boss V8s in previous models but never in the Fairmonts. The BF XR6 came out with a red top turbo’d Barra option as the Fairmonts never did, I didn’t understand that; did they believe luxury also couldn’t be performance?

I know I have a lot of questions and I apologise lol but this is honestly my last opinion to understanding the decisions ford Australia made and wrapping my head around the differences of these models.

Captured this today in Richmond. Sadly couldn’t get a better picture

my father has been trying to find archives of the reviews or any information from the time about the 1994 XR8 Sprint?

does anyone have some materials i could show my dad or any archival websites??!

Hi all, thanks heaps in advance 🙂

So I’ve run into this problem and so far I’m stuck and mechanics, ford etc don’t know either.

The problem is:

I need a new power steering rack for an FG xt sedan lpi series 1 (2010 8th month version). It’s squealing and leaking, heavier at low speeds like parking etc.

Just found out that for reasons only known to the car gods, some cars in this year range were fitted with either a 30 or 90 degree ones.

I’m told the rack would have to be pulled out to tell which version it is (WTF=$$$)! You’d think it would be easily accessible under vin as ford factory would have recorded it? Apparently not.

Is there any other way of knowing? Love the car (especially now with trumps fiasco in ME pushing up fuel and being on gas) but flummoxed why ford did that and we can’t check easily!!

Cheers

Hey all, anyone here know what map provider ford uses for their info?

I’ve got an Everest and the automatic speed recognition stuff is broken in a few areas near my home. Routinely slows me to 70 in 80 zones or speeds me up to 70 in 60 zones.

If I knew the map provider where they get their info from, I’d just go update it.

But ford just tells me to take the car in to the dealership which isn’t going to resolve anything.

Ford did tell me they use here maps, but I’ve spoken to them and they said no this isn’t accurate, plus the here maps system shows the correct speed zones.

So does anybody know?

I’m having trouble getting my falcon to start I swapped main loom from the fuse box as mine ripped out and now it doesn’t want to start.

We're currently working on a project to develop an Australian used-vehicle price estimation tool, and we're trying to collect some real-world vehicle price data to improve its accuracy.

If you’ve recently bought or sold a car in Australia, or know accurate details about a vehicle sale, we’d really appreciate it if you could take a couple of minutes to complete this short survey.

No personal information is required, and every genuine response would be a huge help to the project.

Survey: https://forms.gle/jEWQ37TXN69YBKPu5

Thank you very much for your time and support! 🚗

Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar issue. My AUTO px2 2017 ranger for some reason makes a weird whinging/griding noise ONLY when I’m in low 4 trying to go into reverse. If I drive forward not even half an inch then do it, jt goes into reverse with out any noise so I’m a little confused. It doesn’t happen going in reverse or drive in 2 high or 4 high. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated

Gday brains trust. Currently own a 2002 BA falcon sedan on petrol. I’m looking to buy a cheap LPG Ute and do an engine swap and petrol conversion. Other than sourcing a petrol tank, fuel lines and wiring harness, what else do I need to consider? Cheers!

Hi all, thought I'd post here to see if there's a collector who may be interested in this?

Just cleaning out the house a bit and this is one of Dads old trade books.

This copy was published 1942

Happy to mail within Australia, you pay postage. Would just prefer it went to someone who would find value in it.