Description
Note: this kit is the automatic climate control counterpart to the AKFO5 (manual climate control) — I've corrected the typo in the source description ("automatic anual climate control") to "automatic climate control" per the Features section.
Kenwood DMX80AXS 9" Digital Multimedia Receiver with Aerpro AKFO8 Installation Kit – Suits Ford Focus (Automatic Climate Control)
Product Information
Upgrade your Ford Focus's infotainment system with the Kenwood DMX80AXS 9" Universal Digital Multimedia Receiver, paired with the Aerpro AKFO8 installation kit for a seamless, factory-look fitment. The DMX80AXS delivers a large, high-resolution floating touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, giving you full access to navigation, music streaming, and hands-free calling directly from the dashboard.
The Aerpro AKFO8 kit is purpose-built for Ford Focus (2005-2011) vehicles with automatic climate control, supplying the silver fascia panel, steering wheel control interface harness, SWC patch lead, antenna adaptor, and radio removal keys needed to install a 9" trapezoid-shaped head unit while retaining steering wheel control functionality.
Together, the Kenwood DMX80AXS and Aerpro AKFO8 kit deliver a factory-integrated infotainment upgrade that combines modern connectivity with a clean, professional installation.
Key Product Features
Kenwood DMX80AXS Head Unit:
- 9" floating capacitive touchscreen display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming
- USB-C and USB-A connectivity
- High-resolution display with customisable interface
- Multiple camera inputs (front/rear) for enhanced visibility
- Built-in equaliser and sound customisation
Aerpro AKFO8 Installation Kit Features:
- Silver fascia panel engineered for a factory-look fit
- Steering wheel control interface harness for retained SWC functionality
- SWC patch lead included
- Antenna adaptor included
- Radio removal keys included
- Designed to suit universal 9" trapezoid-shaped head units
- Compatible with Aerpro APP8 secondary ISO harness (sold separately – head unit ISO harness not included)
- Supports steering wheel control via menu selection (Menu > Steering Wheel Control > With Adapter) — Pioneer CAN Bus features are not supported by this kit
- Suits vehicles with automatic climate control
Vehicle Compatibility
This kit suits the following vehicles:
- Ford Focus 2005-2009 LS, LT — vehicles with automatic climate control
- Ford Focus 2008-2011 LV, LV II — vehicles with automatic climate control
Important Feature Retention Notes:
- Steering Wheel Controls: Yes
- Factory Reverse Camera: No
- AUX Input: No
- USB Input: No
- Parking Tones: No
- Factory Amplifier: No
- Vehicle Menu: No
Feature retention is radio dependent. This kit is designed for universal trapezoid-shaped radios only and will not suit standard DIN or double DIN sized units.
Compatible Head Units:
- Kenwood DMX80AXS
- Alpine INE-AW409S
- Pioneer DMH-AP6650BT
- Aerpro AM9X
- Various Android head units
Why Upgrade
- Ideal for Ford Focus owners wanting to modernise their factory infotainment system
- Perfect for drivers who rely on wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for navigation and connectivity
- Suited to those who want to retain steering wheel control functionality after installing an aftermarket head unit
- Great for owners seeking a clean, factory-look fascia finish rather than an aftermarket appearance
- Ideal for those planning to pair the installation with an Aerpro APP8 harness for a complete, simplified fitment
