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Expert: - 9/29/2008


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Hi Ernesto...Have been reading some of your answers to questions about factory Head Units, and would like your advice.  I have recently added an aux. input to my factory GM head unit AM/FM/CD unit by tapping into the audio from CD out to amp. input, inside the unit with a standard 3.5mm switched receptacle.  Works great with my XM audio output, but only when I have a CD playing in H/U to activate the audio circuitry and replace the audio output from the CD.  Can this same format be applied to a standard Chrysler RAZ head unit?  or do you know of another way to add an input directly to PC-board and using the aux/mode button on the head unit?  I will pick up a used H/U from the scrap yard to test things out before I try on my vehicle.  Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you.

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yes that is possible in almost any radio,but only if you have the time to mees with the radio or buy one from the junk yard  i
don't know you but me i need every minute of my time

if you have if yes go for it and you will learn about the radio
if not aux interface are only $65.00 and some show text from the mp3 ipod  but they cost a little more
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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