I just purchased a new stang. I wanted to hook my ipod to my Shaker 500 system. I noticed the (Aux) button and asked the dealer if you can hook an ipod to it. He had no idea. I searched this board and nobody here seemed to know the answer. I now have the answer:
I called ford to ask the question. They gave me a number to call Visteon (maker of ford radios) I called Visteon, they gave me another number to call with a radio specific question (866) 847-8457.
The answer I was given is "nope, that button is specific for over-head dvd players only"
That ends my quest. At the very least the people at this forum saved me the hassle of tearing my counsil apart.
My wife has the shaker 500 in her car and it sounds real nice, but boy is a it a piece O' Cr@p. If you could get the connecting cable for that dvd player you could wire in an aux input but thats too much hassle. Our shaker skips like school girls so its on the list for things to replace. If I find a solution, which i doubt, I'll post it.
I read in a forum (I can't remember if it was here) that somebody is coming out with a conversion harness for the aux button in the Shaker 500. I called Visteon again to see if this was true, the woman that I talked to said that Delphi makes the Shaker 500.
Now I'm confused, who makes this radio? Visteon? Delphi? I can't find a phone number to talk to anybody at Delphi. I emailed them on there web page, but that may be like throwing a bottle with a message into the sea.
Over-head DVD player??? What friggin Mustang would ever come with an overhead DVD player??!?
Or do they mean that same headunit also goes into minivans that have the overhead DVD movie player option? If so, then that's just STUPID Ford would stick a deck into a car that results in useless buttons
But anyway, if the ideas is the phantom overhead DVD player sends its audio signal to the headunit, then yeah I'm sure there must be a way to rig other audio sources (like an iPod) into the unit. A wiring schematic of the shaker system would help figure that out.
The radio we produce for Ford Motor Company is designed specifically for that particular vehicle. It is designed to communicate on a proprietary communications data bus with other Ford factory installed audio devices. Connecting other devices into the radio's auxiliary input will not work due to a lack of communications on the factory audio data bus. A data bus is an electrical circuit in which messages are transmitted and received between electronic components. Data busses can be very generic, as in the PC (Personal Computer) market or very manufacturer specific, as in the automotive electronics market.
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I have a 2005 mustang with a shaker 500 system in it. I was told delphi makes this. I want to hook an ipod to this system. I was told the aux button controls an overhead dvd player. I also heard a rumor that there is a wiring harness that will convert this aux button into something usable for the ipod. RCA jacks possibly? Is this true? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
get an FM transmitter for 20 bucks form Best Buy. then set your radio to a station with no reception and set the transmitter at the same station and plug the transmitter into your headphone outlet of the ipod. enjoy the mp3 music in your car.
get an FM transmitter for 20 bucks form Best Buy. then set your radio to a station with no reception and set the transmitter at the same station and plug the transmitter into your headphone outlet of the ipod. enjoy the mp3 music in your car.
Belkin makes such a device just for the ipod. Called the Tunecast II. Walmart carries them. I might get one for my Sirius radio since, the only channels the radio broadcasts on are already being used by radio stations.
Speaking of Sirius...I have a 2002 Mustang GT vert and it seems, none of the body panels are metal. Has anyone used a Sirius antenna and gets good reception? I got great reception on my last car by putting the antenna on the outside of the truck. Can't do that here. Right now, it is on the black metal piece that wraps around the rear seats. Don't get the best of reception with that location though. Not sure where else to try it. It needs some metal to get a signal from.
08/11/2005 FRD04-AUX Adjustable Auxiliary Input For Ford, Lincoln And Mercury Vehicles Chatsworth, CA Precision interface Electronics (P.I.E.) is pleased to introduce the new FRD04-AUX adapter that converts the Rear Seat Entertainment port of specified OEM Ford / Lincoln / Mercury radios to RCA level audio input. The FRD04-AUX has a built-in audio adjustment pot with an input sensitivity range of 0.475 volts to 4.75 volts (peak to peak) allowing the installer to match the audio level of the AUX device to the audio level of the AM, FM, or CD modes of the factory radio. The new part is compatible with the following Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury OEM "CAN-BUS" radios with "AUX" button: FORD LINCOLN F-150 2004-2005 Focus 2005 Mark LT 2006 F-250 2005 Freestyle 2005 F-350 2005 Five hundred 2005 MERCURY F-550 2005 Mustang 2005 Montego 2005 But not compatible if vehicle is equipped with OEM Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, navigation, or factory satellite radio. The Part # FRD04-AUX is short for FoRD 04-style Ford harness (CAN-BUS), AUX for auxiliary audio input through the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) port of the OEM Ford / Lincoln / Mercury radio. The following are some types of compatible auxiliary devices: portable MiniDisc, portable MP3 player, portable CD player, mobile VCR/VCP, mobile DVD player, portable DVD player W/ monitor built in, PlayStation game console, satellite radio. This new adjustable RCA level auxiliary input is available for an MSRP of $129.50. PIE operates a joint-venture offshore ISO-9002 manufacturing facility, thus ensuring control over production and quality. PIEs headquarters is located at 9601 Mason Avenue. Chatsworth, CA 91311, phone (818) 678-3690, fax (818) 678-3697, website: http://www.pie.net/
get an FM transmitter for 20 bucks form Best Buy. then set your radio to a station with no reception and set the transmitter at the same station and plug the transmitter into your headphone outlet of the ipod. enjoy the mp3 music in your car.
Belkin makes such a device just for the ipod. Called the Tunecast II. Walmart carries them. I might get one for my Sirius radio since, the only channels the radio broadcasts on are already being used by radio stations.
Speaking of Sirius...I have a 2002 Mustang GT vert and it seems, none of the body panels are metal. Has anyone used a Sirius antenna and gets good reception? I got great reception on my last car by putting the antenna on the outside of the truck. Can't do that here. Right now, it is on the black metal piece that wraps around the rear seats. Don't get the best of reception with that location though. Not sure where else to try it. It needs some metal to get a signal from.
old post, but if you haven't found a good spot, I put my sirius antennae between the rear window and the trunk. I ran the wire under the rubber weatherstrip and just laid the antenna there. Trunklid isn't metal, so reception works. It fits just below the trunk lid when the lid is closed, gets good reception, and the theives don't know I have sirius in my car, cause you can't see it. If you still care and really want a pic, pm me.
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I sell PIE adapters and do sell the FRD04-AUX. This part will add an auxilliary input to the 2005 Mustangs, F150s and several other vehicles. The manufacturer is estimating that these parts will begin shipping in limited quantities sometime in September. I do have some parts on the intiital shipment still available. You can buy these from my eBay store at http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FRD04-AUX-Ford-Lincoln-Mercury-RCA-Inputs_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38636QQitemZ7993640792QQtcZphoto. If there is interest in a group purchase, I will be willing to offer a discount. You are welcome to email me at Andy@AncoAuto.com with questions or a group purchase. Orders will be filled in the order received. The first group of parts are being air shipped in by PIE and, once these are gone, no additional parts will be available for 2 months. This is currently the hottest adapter that I am selling since (I am almost positive) it is the only one that will work with the new Ford radios.
yes the interface works for most ford vehicles this device is for the Ford CAN-Bus CD changer radio!! most 2005 to 2007 The PIE FRD04-AUX Auxiliary Input Converter connects to the 16-pin Rear Seat Entertainment (RCE) data port of your CAN-Bus factory radio to create an external auxiliary input. The factory radio must have an "AUX" button to be compatible to read more follow this link and stay awa from ebay pie will void the warranty if the item didn't come from one of their dealers there is lots of places to buy this here is one link
I installed the PIE adapter on my 2006 GT with the Shaker 500 system. It works like a champ. The sound couldn't be better.
I don't know if this was mentioned earlier or not, but the PIE adapter just converts the AUX output to accept RCA inputs. You still need to buy another adapter that will allow you to use your Ipod. It will plug into the bottom connector on the Ipod and give power to charge the Ipod and all that. The other end will plug into the RCA's on the PIE adaptor.
Should work for the 05 as well. I don't think they would change the radio after only 1 year.
Excellent thread guys!! This is the reason why forums work. Good investigation for answers (and someone always has the answer). I'm ordering my adapter right now. The kids will have Christmas again next year, right? ;-) By the way, my Ford dealer told me that the AUX button was for an iPod when selling me the car so had to be guessing. Not that I needed the incentive to get my hands on a 'Stang.
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yeah i got one of those
and they suck!
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get an FM transmitter for 20 bucks form Best Buy. then set your radio to a station with no reception and set the transmitter at the same station and plug the transmitter into your headphone outlet of the ipod. enjoy the mp3 music in your car.
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