The FRDR-AUX Auxiliary Input Converter connects to the CD changer data port at the rear of the factory radio of many 1995-1997 Ford-made vehicles and the 1996-2006 Taurus and Sable (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.
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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 two connectors used in Ford's “JBL/LUX” 8-pin/16-pin connector configuration (click image see larger photo of both connectors and rear of “JBL/LUX” radio).
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.
Comes complete with all cables and connectors needed to connect this interface 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.
NOT compatible with MOST Ford-made vehicles equipped with the 6-Disc in-dash headunit and/or factory navigation system.
We are told that there are a few Ford 6-disc in-dash CD head units that will work with the Aux Input Converters. You should remove your head unit, and get its model number, then phone PIE's Tech Support at 1-800-330-9754 to ask if your model has been successfully tested with the adapters.
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NOTE: Ford radio series numbers are the 8th, 9th & 10th digit in the Ford radio part number
(example: F87F-18C870-AA)
Fits the following Vehicles:
Ford
1995-1997 Crown Victoria - Radio Series 852 JBL or LUX Audio System
(For Radio Series 165 - Premium Audio System, see FRDF-AUX)
1995-1997 Explorer - Radio Series 852 JBL or LUX Audio System
(For Radio Series 165 - Premium Audio System, see FRDF-AUX)
1996-2006 Taurus
Lincoln
1995-1997 Continental - Radio Series 852 JBL or LUX Audio System
(For Radio Series 165 - Premium Audio System, see FRDF-AUX)
1995-1997 Town Car - Radio Series 852 JBL or LUX Audio System
(For Radio Series 165 - Premium Audio System, see FRDF-AUX)
Mercury
1995-1997 Grand Marquis - Radio Series 852 JBL or LUX Audio System
(For Radio Series 165 - Premium Audio System, see FRDF-AUX)
(For 1995-1997 Grand Marquis w/Alpine radio, see FRD03-AUX)
1997 Mountaineer - Radio Series 852 JBL or LUX Audio System
(For Radio Series 165 - Premium Audio System, see FRDF-AUX)
1996-2006 Sable - Radio Series 858 (Oval/Trapezoidal)
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