Adding aux input to '01 factory radio
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Adding aux input to '01 factory radio
Hello all,
I have recently been researching ways to add an auxiliary audio input (3.5 mm, for my non-Apple music player) to the OEM radio in my '01 Stratus coupe (MR459824). This model does not support a CD changer, as there are no specific CD changer controls on the front, and I can not see any obvious connector. I do see some sort of pin in the upper right hand corner, but I am not sure what that is. I have attempted to attach a picture to this post. If the radio did support a CD changer, I could tap into that as an aux input.
Does anyone know what that pin next to the black and grey connectors is for?
I know that there is a version of this radio equipped to operate a CD changer. I am wondering if the two radio models (with and without CD changer support) are actally the same, with a jumper different, and an extra connector not soldered on. Does anyone know if this is the case?
Also, do you have any ideas on how to install an aux audio input if this idea doesn't pan out? I don't want to use an FM transmitter or a tape adapter, as there is a significant reduction in sound quality with these methods. I also do not want to buy an aftermarket radio for this single feature, so I would prefer if I could just modify the factory radio.
Thank you,
Taylor
I have recently been researching ways to add an auxiliary audio input (3.5 mm, for my non-Apple music player) to the OEM radio in my '01 Stratus coupe (MR459824). This model does not support a CD changer, as there are no specific CD changer controls on the front, and I can not see any obvious connector. I do see some sort of pin in the upper right hand corner, but I am not sure what that is. I have attempted to attach a picture to this post. If the radio did support a CD changer, I could tap into that as an aux input.
Does anyone know what that pin next to the black and grey connectors is for?
I know that there is a version of this radio equipped to operate a CD changer. I am wondering if the two radio models (with and without CD changer support) are actally the same, with a jumper different, and an extra connector not soldered on. Does anyone know if this is the case?
Also, do you have any ideas on how to install an aux audio input if this idea doesn't pan out? I don't want to use an FM transmitter or a tape adapter, as there is a significant reduction in sound quality with these methods. I also do not want to buy an aftermarket radio for this single feature, so I would prefer if I could just modify the factory radio.
Thank you,
Taylor
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RE: Adding aux input to '01 factory radio
What inputs are you able to switch through? Are you able to switch to the CD input even though it doesn't support it? Even if you find an AUX input on the back of the radio, you would still need a way to switch to that input on the stereo.
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RE: Adding aux input to '01 factory radio
Thanks for the reply.
In its current state, there is no extra mode that I can switch to. However, I found a 10 pin connector on the amplifier board, and I am trying to jump different pins together (using a multimeter to make sure that I am not drawing too much current), in hopes that this will allow me an extra "aux" or "changer" mode.
I am working under the assumption that my model shares enough components that it would support a CD changer, but I have to keep experimenting with the configurations. In this case, the head unit would not be able to switch to the CD changer if it was not attached.
Thank you,
Taylor
In its current state, there is no extra mode that I can switch to. However, I found a 10 pin connector on the amplifier board, and I am trying to jump different pins together (using a multimeter to make sure that I am not drawing too much current), in hopes that this will allow me an extra "aux" or "changer" mode.
I am working under the assumption that my model shares enough components that it would support a CD changer, but I have to keep experimenting with the configurations. In this case, the head unit would not be able to switch to the CD changer if it was not attached.
Thank you,
Taylor
