The FRDW-AUX Auxiliary Input Converter connects to the pre-wired CD changer cable of any Ford vehicle that is pre-wired for a CD changer to be installed, but does not have the factory CD changer. Typically, the CD changer data cable can be found under a seat, or in the glove box or in the center console, or sometimes in the rear of the vehicle, anywhere that the factory CD changer would be installed.
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 necessary to connect this interface device to your vehicle. Please see "Additional Add-on Items", shown below, for any additional cables or connectors you might need to connect your specific 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.
Compatibility Information
If the factory CD Changer is present, you will need to disconnect it from the factory harness.
Compatible with Ford-made vehicles equipped with the external 6-Disc CD changer with or without factory navigation system.
Compatible with all vehicles listed below and any Ford vehicle that is pre-wired with the 12-pin factory data cable. If your vehicle is NOT pre-wired from the factory with a data cable running to the rear/trunk, see FRDN-AUX.
Fits the following Vehicles:
Ford
2003 Crown Victoria (pre-wired)
2003-2004 Crown Victoria w/Alpine Radio
1997-2003 Escort (pre-wired)
Lincoln
1998-2003 Town Car (pre-wired)
2003-2004 Town Car w/Alpine Radio
1998-2003 Continental (pre-wired)
2004 LS
Mercury
1998-2003 Grand Marquis (pre-wired)
2003-2004 Grand Marquis w/Alpine Radio
1997-2002 Tracer (pre-wired)
1997-2002 Villager (pre-wired and/or w/factory video system)
Nissan
2002 Nissan Quest (w/factory video system)