AUX input install

Brady4x4 · #1 07-26-2014, 01:20 PM

Hey guys, so I have an 03 fx4 and it has the Mach stock stereo. However, it doesn't have an aux input. So my question is can u get car toys to install just an aux cable without having to buy an entire new deck? Thanks

JerZDevil81 · #2 07-26-2014, 01:30 PM

Only way to really do it is a FM modulator. It will work but may not be up to your audio standards. Best way is a new HU with and Aux input.

Brady4x4 · #3 07-26-2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JerZDevil81

Only way to really do it is a FM modulator. It will work but may not be up to your audio standards. Best way is a new HU with and Aux input.

thats what I thought, was just seeing if there was a way to save some money. Thanks

Prages · #4 07-26-2014, 03:41 PM

There's a how to thread here for installing an aux jack. I haven't done it, so I don't know how tough it is.

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http://www.fordrangerforum.com/how-s...ock-radio.html

Brady4x4 · #5 07-26-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Prages

There's a how to thread here for installing an aux jack. I haven't done it, so I don't know how tough it is. ---------- http://www.fordrangerforum.com/how-s...ock-radio.html

great thanks for the link

rachit · #6 07-26-2014, 08:04 PM

I did this and it was totally worth it. I soldered mine to the radio input, so when my MP3 player or XM is on it overrides the radio signal so no fumbling with a silent cd. Great sound quality.
I put the AUX jack down next to the air bag switch near where it would be stock. I bought the 3.5mm input jack at Radio shack, 2 for $3.50 and I already had some wiring kicking around. It was a pain in the ass disassembling the radio with those tiny screws and soldering the wire to the tiny contact points. But if I can do it anyone can. I kept the stock radio because I don't want my truck looking like some 15 year old's fantasy.

This is one link that I think I used. I'm not sure if there was another one but you get the idea.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Addi...a-Ford-stereo/

cvar · #7 07-27-2014, 09:04 AM

Here's how I added AUX input to my 2001 Ford radio: http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...39&postcount=1
It was simpler for a 2007+ Ford radio: https://imgur.com/a/xWGY6

rachit · #8 07-27-2014, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cvar

Here's how I added AUX input to my 2001 Ford radio: http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...39&postcount=1
It was simpler for a 2007+ Ford radio: https://imgur.com/a/xWGY6

nice

Ranger SVO · #9 07-27-2014, 01:47 PM

There may be one other option, PAC Audio make an AUX In Interface.

The factory radio cannot have a built in 6 disk changer and it must have the ability to control an external 6 disk changer.

The PAC PXDX is the AUX in interface and the vehicle specific plug is PXHFD3.