[pb23r]

Hi all...question concerning my radio (the AM/FM, 6 CD model). There is an "auxillary" button on mine. Does this mean that there are aux-in RCA jacks located behind the stereo? Would love to have a direct connection for my iPod rather than my current radio connection.

Thanks!

 

[sullyx7]

You can use it for your ipod, but its not as simple as RCA's. You have to buy a PIE adapted first I believe. Someone else here can correct me if I'm mistaken.

 

[HoustonPSD]

That's what I did. Bought my PIE and monster cable and can hook anything with a stereo jack into it. I use it mostly for my MP3 player and the laptop for movies for the kids.

 

[pb23r]

What is a "PIE" and where would i find one? It is a Ford part or something i would get at Best Buy or something like that?

 

[HoustonPSD]

This is where I bought mine.

http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piefrdnaux.html

PN for mine was FRDN-AUX. Make sure that is correct for you before you purchase.

PIE stands for Precision Interface Electronics.

Here is their website.

http://www.pie.net/

 

[pb23r]

Thanks Houston!

 

[Tallavana]

you need an adapter that plugs in behind the radio. You can find them on net or at local stereo shop. Most people on here use PIE brand. I personally use Peripheral. They are all about the same. The Peripheral piece has three aux inputs for Ipod, XM, etc. Dealer cost on it is $49.95 so that will tell you if your getting a good deal or not. There are also different part numbers depending on what year your truck is.(the old adapter wont work with the new trucks)

 

[south_paw]

Go to this LINK for all the info you need. Scroll down to my post, complete with part# and pictures for your 05 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif

 

[HeliPilot]

PIE has the only adapter that works with the CAN-BUS radio. Crutchfield has them for $99. I use mine for XM, Ipod, and Laptop (DVD and Voice GPS). Get a Monster charger that has a line output in the dock connector for the best signal. If you go out of the headphone jack, it does not sound anywhere as good.