An auxiliary input converter for the '04-'07 Ford Satellite-ready radios!!
The PIE FRD03-AUX/S is an Auxiliary Input Converter that connects to the satellite/RSE data port on the back of the factory radio of many 2004-2007 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles (Please see Specific Vehicle Application List below), to create an external auxiliary input that you can then use to connect the audio from any external audio source, like the audio from an MP3 player, a portable DVD player, computer, video game, any audio device that has an audio output connector.
Installation is simple, as the interface plugs into the 16-pin connector at the rear of your factory radio using the vehicle specific cable that comes with the interface. The 16-pin connector, shown in the image at right, is one of the three connectors in Ford's "Phase II" 8-pin/16-pin/24-pin connector configuration (click image see larger photo of all 3 connectors).
Depending on what factory options your vehicle has, there could already be a factory wiring harness plugged into the 16-pin radio connector. The wiring harness that comes with this interface device is designed with a 'Y' connector that allows you to reconnect the factory wiring harness, if so equipped, once the interface is installed, keeping all existing factory options functional. If there is no factory wiring harness plugged into the 16-pin connector, the 16-pin 'Y' harness will remain empty after installation.
With this device installed, you will have created an auxiliary audio input to your factory radio, which will now allow you to plug in any external audio source, like the audio from a portable MP3 player, satellite tuner, DVD player, or iPod, into the left & right RCA-type connectors (shown at left), and play the audio from that external audio device directly through your factory radio. This is a direct-connect device and NOT an FM Modulator. An FM modulator requires you to tune to an FM radio station in order to listen to the audio from the external audio device. This device does not work like that.
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Additional Add-on Items You May Need to Complete Installation:
If you need more than one audio input, you can convert the single auxiliary input of this device into three auxiliary inputs by adding the AUX3.
If you are wanting to connect a Zune™ player with this interface, you can connect directly to the bottom connector of the Zune by adding the SoundGate ZNCBLPAK CORE™ Cable pack.
If you are wanting to connect an iPOD™ with this interface, you can connect directly to the bottom connector of the iPOD by adding the SoundGate PDCBLPAK CORE™ Cable pack. (Provides 5V charging for all new iPODs and iPhones, including the 3G)
If you are wanting to connect to the earphone jack of your audio device, you can convert the RCA inputs on this interface to a 3.5mm input by adding the PIE 3.5-RCA6MM Interface.
If you are using this interface to connect the audio from any MP3 player, cell phone or GPS nav device, and you want to mount your personal mobile device safely and securely to the dash of your vehicle without drilling any holes, you can add the SoundGate M2 universal mobile device. Great for leased vehicles, company cars and rental cars and vehicles.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTES:
NOT compatible with the rear seat entertainment system option installed.
MUST have the "SAT" button on radio
MUST have the 16-pin and 24-pin "Phase II" style connector configuration to be compatible. (See Note #2) on 'Installation Notes and Explanations' page.
NOT compatible with the factory satellite system option installed.
If your vehicle is pre-wired from the factory with a data cable running to the rear/trunk, see FRDW-AUX
NOT compatible with vehicles with factory navigation system.
Vehicle Specific Application List:
Ford
2005-2006 Crown Victoria
2004-2007 Escape (16-pin & 24-pin "Phase II" style connectors only - for 20-pin connector, see FRDN-AUX/S) (See Note #2) on 'Installation Notes and Explanations' page.
2006 Escape Hybrid (16-pin & 24-pin "Phase II" style connectors only - for 20-pin connector, see FRDN-AUX/S) (See Note #2) on 'Installation Notes and Explanations' page.
2004-2006 Expedition (16-pin & 24-pin "Phase II" style connectors only - for 20-pin connector, see FRDN-AUX/S) (See Note #2) on 'Installation Notes and Explanations' page.
2004-2005 Explorer (16-pin & 24-pin "Phase II" style connectors only - for 20-pin connector, see FRDN-AUX/S) (See Note #2) on 'Installation Notes and Explanations' page.
2004 Mustang
2004-2005 Sport-Trac
2004-2005 Thunderbird
Lincoln
2004-2005 Aviator
2004-2005 LS
2004-2005 Navigator
2005-2006 Town Car
Mercury
2005 Grand Marquis
2005-2006 Mariner (16-pin & 24-pin "Phase II" style connectors only - for 20-pin connector, see FRDN-AUX/S) (See Note #2) on 'Installation Notes and Explanations' page.
2004-2005 Mountaineer
