FG MkI Radio Reprogramming

Why the radio needs reprogramming

On the 2008 to 2011 FG MkI Falcon, the radio module is part of the car's CAN network. Once the factory ECU is swapped for a Haltech, the radio needs to be reprogrammed to get full functionality back. The Elite PRO Plug-in ECU for the Barra can do that over the OBDII port.

This only works with the Haltech Ford Falcon Barra Elite PRO Plug-in, and it needs the HT-135001 radio reprogramming cable, which adapts the ECU's DTM-4 CAN port to OBDII.

The two bus modes

• Haltech CAN System: the normal setting. This is what runs your dash, keypad and other Haltech CAN devices day to day.
• Ford Falcon FG MKI Radio Reprogram: a temporary mode used only for this job.

The whole procedure is switching into the second mode, letting it do its work, and switching back.

Step by step

1. With the car off, unplug the factory ECU.
2. Inside the car, run the HT-135001 cable from the Haltech ECU's auxiliary CAN plug to the OBDII port.
3. Make sure you're running the latest version of NSP, then connect to the ECU. In Vehicle CAN System, confirm the bus selection is set to FG MKI.
4. Set Bus Functionality to Ford Falcon FG MKI Radio Reprogram, apply it, and reset the ECU with Ctrl + F12.
5. Switch the ignition on. The radio should come alive within a couple of seconds. If it doesn't, reset the ECU with Ctrl + F12 again.
6. Once it is working, switch the car off and set Bus Functionality back to Haltech CAN System.
7. Disconnect from the ECU in the software and remove the HT-135001 cable.
8. Plug the ECU back into the factory connectors and the Haltech auxiliary cable, as in a normal install.
9. Reconnect in the software and confirm Bus Functionality still reads Haltech CAN System.

If it doesn't work

For the rest of the install see FG pinout information, vehicle CAN support and, for ZF conversions, ABS module status for transmission swaps.