how do you use it? it that for a ipod? how can i hook mine up?

 

Get this:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-XFpYV29...r&i=469FRD4AUX

 

According to my Sirius information, I only need a cable to plug in the back (RCA type I believe) - I should know this weekend when I take things apart, but Best Buy agreed it was just a cable connection.

 

JC, I've heard this isn't the case with the Shaker systems, but would be very interested in what you find when you pull the unit. Would you please photo document the operation? It would, undoubtedly, be very helpful to anyone on the forum thinking about either adding a Sirius, XM radio or iPod connection to their system.

 

There are no RCA jacks in the back. It's a din plug and I think the Sat radio goes between the plugs. You would have to have a Ford Sat radio set up for it yo work. I have XM and have to go threw the FM Mod and it sucks. My Ipod is hookup to the Ford jack that goes threw the ant. (it's the same as a FM Mod and it sucks.) Ford is coming out with a true hookup for the AUX button to be released near April 2007. I can't wait.

 

I have the auxiliary input adapter from discountcarstereo.com (around $100) and it works perfectly. You plug it into the rear of the radio, connect it to a power source, and I ran the headphone cable to the center console. It should work with anything that has a headphone jack on it.

 

where would I find info on how to remove the unit from the dash?

 

As you know, the 2005 was not offered with the Aux. input feature. This was a big deal to me, because I like to use an MP-3 in the car. I don't like having all of those CDs laying around. I went to my local stereo shop and they installed an interface device that came from the Peripheral company. The unit is completely concealed in the console. There is a small, female jack, mounted inside of the arm rest box. Just like on the '07 Mustang. To use the device, all you have to do, is plug the MP-3 into the female jack, turn on the radio, press the Aux. button and the MP-3 plays thru the stereo. I am pretty happy with the way that it works, but if I was going to complain about anything, it would be that the signal is kinda weak. I mean, it works OK, but you need to turn the MP-3 volume all the way up, then turn the radio volume up too. I wish that the unit had a little more gain, or something. Otherwise, it is a good solution to the Aux. problem. I Will include a link below:

http://peripheralelectronics.com/home.asp

 

I have the FRD04 that was referenced in one of the posts above.... it has an output level adjustment on it to balance the audio level when switching from the Aux input to normal radio options (CD, FM, AM). If I remember right it was in between the RCA inputs on the unit. So far I have been happy with it's performance.

 

I recently installed an after market stereo into my car. It took me about an hour to do. I have the sheets thats show you how to remove the factory radio and speakers. They are in pdf format and I will e-mail them to you if you want. Just give me your address and it will be done.