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Last year, I wanted better Ipod integration for my old 96 Taurus, and the ICarKit looked like the ticket. Researching it, I found that the wiring harness a CD changer for my car is in the trunk, even though I don't have a changer.

I little searching on ebay, I bought a factory radio for my car that has the CD changer controls, and ordered the Icarkit. Months passed. I finally have a day off, and go to install the stuff.

The plugs that go into the back of the original car radio don't match the one I got off ebay.   It has Dual plugs and the ebay radio has a single plug.  Is there anything I can do?  Or is there a dual plug model out there somewhere?

Thanks!

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al 1996 to 1999 ford radios have the same plugs if the ac controls are the same the ipod interface will plug in the trunk

i just pull 2 taurus sable radios from my stock room and they have a small lack plug

if there is no amplifier in the trunk that is not going to work or if you got a radio with digital ac controls
you need to find a diferent radio
good luck  

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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