An auxiliary input converter for the F-150 and other Ford "CAN-Bus" radios with the 'AUX' button!!
The PIE FRD04-AUX Auxiliary Input Converter connects to the Satellite/Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) data port of many 2004-2008 Ford CAN-Bus factory radios (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.
This auxiliary input converter connects to the 16-pin connector that is located on the back of the factory radio, shown in the image at right (Click image to see larger photo). 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 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.
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:
MUST have the "AUX" button on radio - Will NOT work with "CD/AUX" Button
NOT compatible if the rear seat entertainment system option is installed, as the FRD04-AUX connects to the RSE connector.
NOT compatible with navigation equipped vehicles.
NOT compatible with satellite equipped vehicles.
Fits the following Vehicles:
Ford
2007-2008 Edge
2007-2008 Expedition
2006-2008 Explorer
2004-2008 F-150 (NOT compatible with '06 factory Sirius radio option installed)
2005-2006 F250
2005-2006 F350
2005-2006 F550
2005-2007 Focus
2005-2007 Freestyle
2006-2008 Fusion
2005-2007 Mustang
2007-2008 Sport-Trac
Lincoln
2006-2007 Mark LT
2007-2008 MKX
2007-2008 Navigator
2006 Zephyr
Mercury
2006-2008 Milan
2005-2006 Montego
2006-2008 Mountainer
