Add an Alpine CD Changer to your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Radio with this CD changer interface from PIE!
The FRDR/PC-ALP interface connects to the CD changer connector at the rear of the factory radio in many 1995-2007 Ford-made vehicles (Please see Specific Vehicle Application List below) and will allow your factory radio to control an Alpine CD Changer.
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 on image to see larger photo of both connectors and rear of “JBL/LUX” radio). Then, you simply connect the CD changer to the connector on the interface using the changer cable that comes with the Alpine CD changer.
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.
Compatibility Imformation
Compatible with the Alpine CHM-S630 6-Disc CD Changer as well as the Alpine CHA-S634 6 Disc MP3 CD Changer when used in conjunction with the ALP/Ai-M Interface Adapter.
NOT compatible with any models equipped with the 6-Disc in-dash headunit or 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
1995-1997 Crown Victoria - Radio Series 852 JBL or LUX Audio System
(For Radio Series 165 - Premium Audio System, see FRDF/PC-ALP)
1995-1997 Explorer - Radio Series 852 JBL or LUX Audio System
(For Radio Series 165 - Premium Audio System, see FRDF/PC-ALP)
1996-2007 Taurus
Lincoln
1995-1997 Continental - Radio Series 852 JBL or LUX Audio System
(For Radio Series 165 - Premium Audio System, see FRDF/PC-ALP)
1995-1997 Town Car - Radio Series 852 JBL or LUX Audio System
(For Radio Series 165 - Premium Audio System, see FRDF/PC-ALP)
Mercury
1995-1997 Grand Marquis - Radio Series 852 JBL or LUX Audio System
(For Radio Series 165 - Premium Audio System, see FRDF/PC-ALP)
1997 Mountaineer - Radio Series 852 JBL or LUX Audio System
(For Radio Series 165 - Premium Audio System, see FRDF/PC-ALP)
1996-2007 Sable - Radio Series 858 (Oval/Trapezoidal)
