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| Author: | ekj [ Tue May 23, 2017 10:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Installing auxiliary input port in OEM KJ stereo |
I ran a few searches and got plenty of ideas, but they seem above my price range. I just want a USB or 3.5mm port to connect my phone or iPod. I don't need to navigate with the stereo controls, other than the volume. Not looking for $60+ adapters, just a simple way to connect. Any ideas? Am I asking for too much? |
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| Author: | JasonJ [ Tue May 23, 2017 12:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Installing auxiliary input port in OEM KJ stereo |
Did you see this? http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f201/aux-input-rbq-hu-51070/index3.html#post691540 This is the audio jack you use, it's only $1.20: https://www.radioshack.com/products/radioshack-1-8-stereo-panel-mount-phone-jack Plus the small bits of wire, it's a very inexpensive mod to make. You could also use Radio Shack pt number 2740249; it's a two pack and has the terminals in a different spot, as it's not set up to mount directly to a PCB. |
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| Author: | ekj [ Tue May 23, 2017 3:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Installing auxiliary input port in OEM KJ stereo |
That's cool. My RBK version is different, and I don't know if this is above my skill level, but I'll explore it. Thank you. Also wonder if I could splice into the other end of this adapter (using it in the CD changer port): https://www.crutchfield.com/p_541PXHCH3/PAC-Car-Cable-Adapter.html?tp=125. |
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| Author: | JasonJ [ Wed May 24, 2017 9:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Installing auxiliary input port in OEM KJ stereo |
ekj wrote: That's cool. My RBK version is different, and I don't know if this is above my skill level, but I'll explore it. Thank you. Also wonder if I could splice into the other end of this adapter (using it in the CD changer port): https://www.crutchfield.com/p_541PXHCH3/PAC-Car-Cable-Adapter.html?tp=125. Maaaybe... ? When I drill down the options to check fit, it says it wont work on my factory installed in-dash cd changer RBQ radio... honestly, both options have you pulling the radio out.. only the way I linked to that installs a 3.5mm jack looks cleaner and once the radio is opened up, you're only soldering a few wires. Heck, you could probably find an electronics repair shop near you that could do it for you for a small bench charge. Those shops solder things all the time. |
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| Author: | joe_ [ Wed May 24, 2017 10:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Installing auxiliary input port in OEM KJ stereo |
ekj wrote: Also wonder if I could splice into the other end of this adapter (using it in the CD changer port): https://www.crutchfield.com/p_541PXHCH3/PAC-Car-Cable-Adapter.html?tp=125. That would require you to put the radio into CD changer mode, which it won't do unless it can communicate with the CD changer. The $60 boxes just fool the radio into thinking there's a CD changer connected.
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| Author: | flash7210 [ Wed May 24, 2017 1:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Installing auxiliary input port in OEM KJ stereo |
I use one of these. Had it for 9 years and works great. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QBG614/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MnCjzbVZCCBXQ |
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| Author: | JasonJ [ Thu May 25, 2017 9:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Installing auxiliary input port in OEM KJ stereo |
flash7210 wrote: I use one of these. Had it for 9 years and works great. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QBG614/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MnCjzbVZCCBXQ Yeah, that'll work too. FM modulators have lower sound quality though, better when wired into the antenna connection like that one, but still not as ideal as a direct connection to the amplifier internally. But, it'll work.... |
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