Hooking up AUX input

[seasonalskier2006]

I just bought a 06 fusion and it didnt come with an aux input, I would like to hook up one but i didnt know two things, if it wasnt installed stock will i need a new wiring harness and how do you remove the factory stereo? Thanks in advance for the help, and is there any hook ups in the back of the stereo for external speakers (ie, sub/second rear set)?

 

~Ken

[ctrcbob]

I thought that all of them were equiped with the aux jack. The jack in my car is located in the center consul.

 

That said, it does not come with a cord. I went to Radio Shack and purchased a cord. (Owners manual told me what size cord to buy). One end into the jack and the other into the device. Works just fine.

[akirby]

I thought that all of them were equiped with the aux jack. The jack in my car is located in the center consul.

 

That said, it does not come with a cord. I went to Radio Shack and purchased a cord. (Owners manual told me what size cord to buy). One end into the jack and the other into the device. Works just fine.

 

Aux input was added for either 07 or 08 - it wasn't available on the 06.

[mofusion]

Aux input was added for either 07 or 08 - it wasn't available on the 06.

 

Forgive the newbie manner of this question but if my head unit has an aux button, why don't I have an aux jack? Is there a way to install an after market aux jack?

 

 

Thanks

[akirby]

Forgive the newbie manner of this question but if my head unit has an aux button, why don't I have an aux jack? Is there a way to install an after market aux jack?

 

No idea why, but you need an adapter (like the PIE) to use the Aux input.

[timatlee]

No idea why, but you need an adapter (like the PIE) to use the Aux input.

 

Any idea if there's a plug on the back of the deck itself?

 

I also have an 06 and would like to plug the iPod in instead of using RF.

[akirby]

Any idea if there's a plug on the back of the deck itself?

 

I also have an 06 and would like to plug the iPod in instead of using RF.

 

There is no line in jack on the radio - that's why you need the PIE adapter.

 

Did I mention that you need a PIE adapter?

 

If I were you I'd try a PIE adapter.......

 

(hint, hint)

[timatlee]

There is no line in jack on the radio - that's why you need the PIE adapter.

 

Did I mention that you need a PIE adapter?

 

If I were you I'd try a PIE adapter.......

 

(hint, hint)

 

I think I'd seen some reference to a PIE adapter.. that'd be totally awesome if I knew what a PIE adapter is, or where to find one or... :P

 

I'd found some other reference to needing to reprogram the settings on the factory deck, which may make this a little unttainable.. I might wind up going with an RF transmitter if I can find a good one. Then again, not knowing what a PIE adapter is, that may address that problem :)

 

Thanks

[akirby]

I think I'd seen some reference to a PIE adapter.. that'd be totally awesome if I knew what a PIE adapter is, or where to find one or... :P

 

I'd found some other reference to needing to reprogram the settings on the factory deck, which may make this a little unttainable.. I might wind up going with an RF transmitter if I can find a good one. Then again, not knowing what a PIE adapter is, that may address that problem :)

 

Thanks

 

If only there was a way to do a global search of the world wide web to find websites...........

 

Oh wait!

 

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=audio+p...;fp=uDqZhQI5Nkc

 

I mean....seriously........

[mofusion]

Here is an option that I found

 

http://www.autosoundcentral.com/PIE_FRD04_..._p/frd04aux.htm