The PIE FRDN-AUX Auxiliary Input Converter connects to the CD changer data port at the rear of the factory radio of many 1995-1998 Ford 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 20-pin connector at the rear of your factory radio using the vehicle specific cable that comes with the interface. The 20-pin connector is one of the two connectors in Ford's standard 20-pin/16-pin connector configuration, shown in the image at right (click image for larger photo).
Depending on what factory options your vehicle has, there could already be a factory wiring harness plugged into the 20-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 20-pin connector, the 20-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.
Comes complete with all cables and connectors to connect this device to your vehicle. See "Additional Add-on Items", shown below, for any additional cables or connectors you might need to connect your audio device to the RCA-type connectors on this interface.
Please Note: This is a direct-connect audio-only auxiliary input converter, and does not allow you to control the external audio device that is connected to it.
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:
If the factory CD Changer is present, you will need to disconnect it from the factory harness.
If your vehicle is pre-wired from the factory with a data cable running to the rear/trunk, see FRDW-AUX
NOT compatible with 2003-2005 vehicles equipped with the 6-Disc in-dash headunit that are NOT equipped with external CD changer capabilities. This means that if you have a 6-disc in-dash CD changer and your factory radio can have another externally mounted (not in the dash) CD changer installed and be able to control both CD changer devices, this device will work with your vehicle.
NOT compatible with vehicles with factory navigation system.
NOTE: Ford radio series numbers are the 8th, 9th & 10th digit in the Ford radio part number
(example: F87F-18C870-AA)
Vehicle Specific Application List:
Ford
1998-2002 Ford Crown Victoria - Radio Series 870
1998-2005 Ford Econoline - Radio Series 815, 868, or 870
2001-2003 Escape - Radio Series 868
2000-2005 Excursion - Radio Series 868
1999-2002 Expedition - Radio Series 870
1998-2004 Explorer - Radio Series 868 (Except '04 with AM/FM/CD radio)
1998-2003 F Series Pick Up - Radio Series 868 (For 2004-2006 F Series, see FRD04-AUX)
2001-2003 Mustang - Radio Series 815 or 868 (Not compatible w/Mach 460 from Visteon)
1998-2004 Ranger - Radio Series 868
2000-2005 Sport-Trac - Radio Series 815
2002-2003 Thunderbird- Radio Series 132 or 868
1999-2003 Ford Windstar - Radio Series 815
Lincoln
1998-2002 Continental - Radio Series 870
2000-2002 LS - Radio Series 815 or 870
1999-2003 Navigator - Radio Series 870
Mercury
1998-2002 Grand Marquis - Radio Series 870
2005 Mariner
1998-2003 Mountaineer - Radio Series 868
1999-2002 Villager (w/o factory Video)
Mazda
1998-2001 B Series Truck - Must have CD changer controller headunit
2001-2003 Tribute - Must have CD changer controller headunit
Nissan
1999-2002 Nissan Quest - Must have CD changer controller headunit with 20-pin connector, not 16-pin connector
(If equipped w/factory video, see FRDW-AUX)
