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Old 09-27-2011
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Quick 06 Radio Question

i have the base 06 radio. just had am,fm, n single cd. Im looking at buying clintons 07 thats is am,fm, 6 cd, n mp3.

I just need to know if i can modify mine for aux or if ill have to buy his to be able to. I know you can his because it has the mp3 function but i always thot I read that because mine doesnt come with the upgraded mp3 function, there wasnt any good way to modify it for an aux port?

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Also ive read up on the ways to pull it off but im still not to happy about having to run a silent cd to run it to. Basically is my only option if I dont want to modify them and run a silent cd is to buy the stock one that comes with the aux input already?

(and I ask that keeping in mind I want to ONLY stay with the stock radio's. no aftermarket ones. Might not agree but its what I want.)
 
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While my 09 B2300 has an Aux input, I did use the following with great results in a previous vehicle:

First create an aux input to your radio:
http://www.installer.com/item/displa...php?it=FMM-100

This is an "IN-LINE" fm transmitter, meaning your radio antenna plugs into it, and then it plugs into your radio. The sound quality is as good as a strong FM radio signal.


Second, make that Aux input a dash mounted 3.5 MM stereo jack.
http://www.installer.com/item/display_item.php?it=AUX35

The FM Transmitter provides you RCA input jacks. This accessory lets you convert those RCA lacks to a dash mounted 3.5mm stereo jack. Just requires drilling one small hole for the jack.

Next you need power for the iPod and a line-out signal for your new Aux input:
Amazon.com: Monster Cable Ultra-Low Profile iPod iCharger (AICHG2 IP): Electronics Amazon.com: Monster Cable Ultra-Low Profile iPod iCharger (AICHG2 IP): Electronics

This is the Monster Cable Ultra-Low Profile iPod iCharger (AICHG2 IP). It does two things:
1) Provides a line-out to plug into your new AUX input
2) Provides power to the iPod with a neat trick. When power is cut to the Monster Cable Ultra-Low Profile iPod iCharger (AICHG2 IP), it send a pause signal to the iPod. So if you wire it up to only get power when the radio is on, when you stop and turn off the truck the iPod is paused so you can start the music where you left off.

While my 2009 B2300 came with an Aux, I use the Monster Cable Ultra-Low Profile iPod iCharger (AICHG2 IP) to power my 32GB iPod Mini. The iPod is mounted between the radio and the instrument cluster. I just need to run the cables behind the dash as soon as I get a chance.

Good Luck.
Good Luck.
 
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