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 Wiring in MP3 player connections
#906577
09/21/08 07:44 AM
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Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 42
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Have a Gen. 2 now, with factory radio, single in-dash CD and CD changer.
I can live without the changer...my dream is to wire in a plug to the system (somehow through the changer wiring or ???) that I can plug in a MP3 player to and have most of my music available to me on the road.
As another option, I've read that the factory EQ has an AUX input. Any way to tap into this system in the head unit?
Any info would be appreciated.
97 Montero
90 4-Door Montero RS -- R.I.P.
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 Re: Wiring in MP3 player connections
[Re: Skjeflo]
#906578
09/21/08 07:18 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,458
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For the AUX tie in, remove the radio and look at the back. If there are any RCA plugs, you're good; otherwise SOL. I installed a new Sony stereo that has a front mount jack...$115 for the privilege. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya
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Re: Wiring in MP3 player connections
[Re: rxinhed]
#906579
09/21/08 07:48 PM
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,356
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I ahven't seen a single DIN OEM with an Aux jack. Yes on the double w/EQ. But, no room for that beast when you want to put the CB in the column. Waiting to go aftermarket myself. In the meantime, I have one of the FM modulators. It's okay, but I'd prefer old fashioned wire.
Big Truck: 00, 3.5, Endeavor, 5-Spd drive line in hand! Little Truck: 87, 2.6T I/C, MT, LSDs, Tonneau Top Her Truck: 03, 3.8, 20th Anniv, 65k Daughter's: 06 Eclipse, Keeping it Mitsu! FSMs: MitsubishiLinks.com
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Re: Wiring in MP3 player connections
[Re: Skjeflo]
#906580
09/22/08 04:23 AM
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Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 3,169
Roll Me Over
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This is a very easy mod. Step 1) go to the car dealer. Step 2) buy a new car. Step 3) rock on! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Wiring in MP3 player connections
[Re: MontyMcV]
#906581
09/22/08 06:40 AM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 7,892
Web Wheeler
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How's that sound Bill? I bought one cheap on Ebay, and it sounded TERRIBLE. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Wiring in MP3 player connections
[Re: stony-man]
#906582
09/22/08 05:50 PM
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,356
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It's wierd. Sometimes it's not bad at all. Then other times it stinks. I can't find a pattern. I use the lower freqs and find ones that are clear on either side, so no stomping over.
I bought it on the expense account from my old job, when I logged a big road trip. So in that sense, the price was right. Mine is a Griffin(?) from BestBuy for ~$50.
Big Truck: 00, 3.5, Endeavor, 5-Spd drive line in hand! Little Truck: 87, 2.6T I/C, MT, LSDs, Tonneau Top Her Truck: 03, 3.8, 20th Anniv, 65k Daughter's: 06 Eclipse, Keeping it Mitsu! FSMs: MitsubishiLinks.com
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