2002 Taurus Radio Aux Input?
Erik2002Winnie
03-14-2011, 11:18 AM
So I have the integrated radio with single cd, NO CASSETTE in my taurus.
I found this.
http://www.v8sho.com/SHO/Instructions%20for%20adding%20an%20auxiliary%20lin e%20input%20to%20the%20Ford%20Taurus.htm
Im trying to figure out how to add a aux in here.
I would be fine with stealing the functionality of the CD. Does the CD pinout to the rear the same way the cassette does?
Does anyone know the pins for that?
I am figuring I cant use the cassette outs as i have no way into tricking it to switch to that source.
OR
Is there a way I can tap into the changer plug in the back to hook up there? How would I fool it to see the changer. (I have no changer now)
I found this.
http://www.v8sho.com/SHO/Instructions%20for%20adding%20an%20auxiliary%20lin e%20input%20to%20the%20Ford%20Taurus.htm
Im trying to figure out how to add a aux in here.
I would be fine with stealing the functionality of the CD. Does the CD pinout to the rear the same way the cassette does?
Does anyone know the pins for that?
I am figuring I cant use the cassette outs as i have no way into tricking it to switch to that source.
OR
Is there a way I can tap into the changer plug in the back to hook up there? How would I fool it to see the changer. (I have no changer now)
shorod
03-15-2011, 07:47 AM
Does your stock head unit have a CD Changer button to select a changer if one were installed?
In addition to the left and right channel wires (shielded) there is also a System On signal (probably sourced from the RCU), cellular phone audio left and right (not sure the function of these), and "Audio Protocol" A and B lines. I'm guessing the audio protocol lines would need to see activity on them for the RCU to recognize a changer as present. I've never scoped these lines to see what function they play and no longer have a car that I could try that on anyway.
I think there was a thread on here quite some time ago regarding adding an iPod input to the stock system with an aftermarket interface module that's figured all this out before. I want to say it was a PAC Audio device. You might search this forum for details, try keyword "iPod".
-Rod
In addition to the left and right channel wires (shielded) there is also a System On signal (probably sourced from the RCU), cellular phone audio left and right (not sure the function of these), and "Audio Protocol" A and B lines. I'm guessing the audio protocol lines would need to see activity on them for the RCU to recognize a changer as present. I've never scoped these lines to see what function they play and no longer have a car that I could try that on anyway.
I think there was a thread on here quite some time ago regarding adding an iPod input to the stock system with an aftermarket interface module that's figured all this out before. I want to say it was a PAC Audio device. You might search this forum for details, try keyword "iPod".
-Rod
rdh2
05-26-2011, 12:04 AM
So I have the integrated radio with single cd, NO CASSETTE in my taurus.
I found this.
http://www.v8sho.com/SHO/Instructions%20for%20adding%20an%20auxiliary%20lin e%20input%20to%20the%20Ford%20Taurus.htm
Im trying to figure out how to add a aux in here.
I would be fine with stealing the functionality of the CD. Does the CD pinout to the rear the same way the cassette does?
Does anyone know the pins for that?
I am figuring I cant use the cassette outs as i have no way into tricking it to switch to that source.
OR
Is there a way I can tap into the changer plug in the back to hook up there? How would I fool it to see the changer. (I have no changer now)
Same pins for CD out to RCU. Adding this audio jack works the same with the cassette or CD.
I found this.
http://www.v8sho.com/SHO/Instructions%20for%20adding%20an%20auxiliary%20lin e%20input%20to%20the%20Ford%20Taurus.htm
Im trying to figure out how to add a aux in here.
I would be fine with stealing the functionality of the CD. Does the CD pinout to the rear the same way the cassette does?
Does anyone know the pins for that?
I am figuring I cant use the cassette outs as i have no way into tricking it to switch to that source.
OR
Is there a way I can tap into the changer plug in the back to hook up there? How would I fool it to see the changer. (I have no changer now)
Same pins for CD out to RCU. Adding this audio jack works the same with the cassette or CD.
jaimysessanna
07-09-2011, 10:14 PM
I have a 2007 SE. To be best of my knowledge, the RCU from 96 through 07 has the same style plugs/interface.
I have an XM Radio and I use a PIE audio device, works quite well. Others have had issues with them, I have not however. It taps into the un-used CD changer port on the RCU. It then has a left and right RCA input. I bough a 1/4" headphone to R+L RCA cable off of Newegg.com - 25' for about $15.
I got mine off of Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015CY1WA
If you need any images, I can take some of my setup and put them up for you.
I have an XM Radio and I use a PIE audio device, works quite well. Others have had issues with them, I have not however. It taps into the un-used CD changer port on the RCU. It then has a left and right RCA input. I bough a 1/4" headphone to R+L RCA cable off of Newegg.com - 25' for about $15.
I got mine off of Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015CY1WA
If you need any images, I can take some of my setup and put them up for you.
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