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Expert: - 11/8/2007


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Could you please tell me where the External Audio Source is located on a 1999 Ford Taurus? The Taurus has a factory radio with a cassette player.
The reason I am asking is, I'm going to be hooking up my iPod using a Peripheral Electronics converter. According to them I am suppose to disconnect the External Audio Source in order for the iPod to work properly.

If you could give me an answer it would be greatly appreciated.

Mike

Answer
the external audio source is your factory cd changer it needs to be remove
if you don't have one the plug is in the trunk  left side behind the carpert  it is a 13 pin plug in a big  metal box on the floor

the peripheral interface is been having a lot of problems lately  and it is one of the worse adapters out  but if you have  go ahead and try it  if this unit is a couple of months old,call peripheral they are replaing them for free if the units are still under warranty 1 year
that way you can get the better unit with the new software version,
if you didn't purchase one  i will suggest you look in to  
a usa specs,pie interface or dice electronics  

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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