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Review on Maestro KIT-F150 Dash Kit and T-Harness for 2013-2014 Ford F150 Trucks with 4.3 inch Screen: Easy Installation Solution for Upgrading Your Car Audio System by Shane Minter

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Be prepared for HVAC issues.

Update to update: This is dead now. Last fall I had to remove and reconnect the device following the manufacturer's recommendation. This should solve all my HVAC issues but didn't work. I still occasionally get a message on my Pioneer head unit saying "Dashboard not recognized". Although these cases didn't require flashing the RR module, it was still very annoying. I received a message last night and couldn't revive the air conditioner. I did an emergency factory reset last night and am now stuck with about $1,000 worth of stuff that is worthless to me right now. I am again reducing my rating from 3 stars to 1. This unit was 2 years old when it died. Update: Hvac on this device is a HUGE disappointment. On that part in particular, idatalink could have saved everyone a headache by having the control knobs simply show the fan speed and temperature setting, just like Ford does. Since it doesn't, you'll need to buy a quality compatible radio to see the HVAC settings. Unfortunately this is not stable. I've had to remove the RR module and release it twice in the year I've had it and need it for the third time. I SHOULD NEVER FLASH IT FOR THIS PROBLEM, NOT JUST TWICE. I'm sorry to say this is still the best option, but I'm reducing my rating from 5 stars to 3. I will also update my RR module review. I would expect that from a budget kit, but this setup is a premium offering and mediocre at best. First Rating: Best 2013-2014 F150 Dashboard Kit with 4.3" Screens. Ditch that crappy Ford system and get one of them, the Idatalink HVAC control and steering wheel integration module. A tip: mount the Idatalink module in a place where you can access it later in case you need to update the firmware in the future. Ditch that crappy Ford system and get one of them, the Idatalink HVAC control and steering wheel integration module. A tip: mount the Idatalink module in a place where you can access it later in case you need to update the firmware in the future. Ditch that crappy Ford system and get one of them, the Idatalink HVAC control and steering wheel integration module. A tip: mount the Idatalink module in a place where you can access it later in case you need to update the firmware in the future.

Pros
  • Lots of positive vibes
Cons
  • No performance