AUX cord install
#1
Thread Starter
AUX cord install
Hey everyone.
I finally got fed up with my FM Transmitter and decided to figure out how hardwire a aux cord.
After searching online I found a few options.
A 'interface adapter' which can be found on ebay, amazon, etc. prices range from as low as $15 from what I see. I have no experience with these so I can't say for sure how well they work.
The other option I found was to hardwire into the CD player. From what I read you have to then make a 'false cd' with no sound and play that on repeat to get the sound from your Iphone or Ipod. This option was more in the direction I wanted to go.
I decided to wire into the radio FM/AM functions. Since I never listen to the radio anyway this was the best option for me....and it was FREE.
Fairly simple job.
I chose to leave the antenna unplugged when I reinstalled not sure if this helps with clarity or not.
I finally got fed up with my FM Transmitter and decided to figure out how hardwire a aux cord.
After searching online I found a few options.
A 'interface adapter' which can be found on ebay, amazon, etc. prices range from as low as $15 from what I see. I have no experience with these so I can't say for sure how well they work.
The other option I found was to hardwire into the CD player. From what I read you have to then make a 'false cd' with no sound and play that on repeat to get the sound from your Iphone or Ipod. This option was more in the direction I wanted to go.
I decided to wire into the radio FM/AM functions. Since I never listen to the radio anyway this was the best option for me....and it was FREE.
Fairly simple job.
- Remove the head unit, the cover just pulls off and then there are 4 screws holding it to the dash.
- Take the head unit covering off. (small Phillips head screws)
- Remove the disc changer assembly
- Remove the 4 screws holding the board to the case
- on the bottom right of that board you will find the radio pins
- Take a AUX cord and cut the end off. Mine had 3 wires (Red, Black, And White)
- solder the Red to R out (right out), White to L out (left out) and black to GND (ground)
- reassemble
I chose to leave the antenna unplugged when I reinstalled not sure if this helps with clarity or not.
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huangxny (10-24-2019)
#2
Why not get an after market head unit with aux input, usb input, bluetooth, etc.?
#3
Thread Starter
i wanted to keep the stock head unit for a few reasons. The aftermarket ones usually have the aux in on the front and I like to keep my little door closed without having to drill any holes or anything. I also wanted to keep my dash button functions without having to buy and install more things to keep them working.
#4
Well, for what its worth - I'm using an Alpine head unit that has good blue tooth. So I drive around with my radio door closed. I use a modifry DCI that makes all the dash buttons work. The quality of the sound is a LOT better than the oem unit. I think the head unit was $100 or so and the modify DCI was about $90. Works great.
#5
Community Organizer
Good thinking. Does this work for you OP? Watch your "shiners" ...... I see LOTS of bare copper there.
#6
Thread Starter
i put it back together and it works good enough for me. No interference unlike with the transmitter i was using. Could i use a hot glue, epoxy, silicone? Something like that to put on the bare wire? Could speaker wire cause a fire or more just interference?
#7
While I don't want to shit on your parade and I applaud you for actually trying, but I purchased a $30 adapter that plugs into the back CD changer port and has a AUX cord on the other end. Looks factory and sounds great.
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Iilac (12-26-2016)
#10
Thread Starter
A friend of mine just got the same thing. Nothing wrong with that and a way easier install. Soldering in a aux cord sounds the same and was free, just showing a second option for anyone that wants to try it.