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Mar 6, 2006 | 07:28 PM

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CD Changer MP3 Question

OK Ford gurus, I've got a question. Has anyone plugged a MP3 player into a factory 6-Disc CD player in a SD? The only thing I can verify is the existence of the Aux port, but I'd like to know if anyone's done it. TIA.

Mar 6, 2006 | 08:21 PM

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Where is the aux port? Do I need to get a new harness for it or is it like the blockheater plug buried behind something??

Mar 6, 2006 | 08:32 PM

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You will need something like P.I.E.'s adapter to convert the semi-proprietary CAN bus (or AUX port) port on the back of the deck to more usable RCA jacks.

Something along the lines of....
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/auxford.html

Mar 6, 2006 | 08:59 PM

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Thanks, do you know if there is a factory part that can be used??

Mar 6, 2006 | 10:42 PM

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That, unfortunately, I do know the answer to- no. A stereo shop should be able to fit the bill though (Guess what my next phone call will be tomorrow).

Mar 6, 2006 | 10:46 PM

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And don't forget there is always the FM modulator. Very easy,not too expensive ,decent results...

Mar 6, 2006 | 10:58 PM

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MP3 with 6 CD changer

I bought an adapter for $60 from Crutchfield that plugs into the changer first then the orignal plug goes into that adapter. You end up with two RCA female plugs where you can plug the headphone to RCA jack wiring adapter into.

Net result is iPod direct through the OEM sound system.

Worth the money.

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Mar 7, 2006 | 06:18 PM

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I would go with an adapter before going with an FM modulator. I had (actually still have) a DLO TransPod. I paid extra for it, as it had gotten better reviews than many of the others.

When I got my F250 & installed P.I.E.'s AUX port adapter, the difference was almost amazing. I can now hear more of the highs & more of the lows; so the overall sound range is greatly improved. And, it completely got rid of all the oddball interference(s) & bleed-throughs that used to ocurr. (With the FM modulator, I could actually here the hard drive if it spun up during a lull in a song or between two songs.)