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I wanted to post this for all the people out there still using those terrible AM/FM transmitters for their mp3 players. PIE (Peripheral Interface Electronics) makes an adapter called the GM9-AUX; It uses the 9-pin socket on the back of the cd player for the 6-disc changer and tricks it into thinking you are using the disc changer. This gives you direct CD quality or better playback from your mp3. I literally could not tell the difference in sound quality from cd to mp3 player. the cd/play button is pressed to switch to aux-in.
In order to install, your stock headunit must be manufactured as a 00, 01, or 02 make. half of the 99 cd headunits work, but not all of them. really the only way to know is to try it with 99s. other makes of adapter include the PAC (which requires the disc changer to be installed) and the USA Spec (which is harder to find and more expensive). to connect your mp3 to the aux-adapter, you will need an additional cable not included. i purchased this high quality cable for cheap. A 6-FT cable is the perfect size if you run the cable down the back and under the console assembly and out through the console storage area.
There are also adapters made specifcally for Ipods, and others that will recharge it's battery while plugged in. I did not delve deep into researching these as I use a standard 3.5mm plug-in on my mp3.
more info is available here from the original source: Monsoon FAQs
Highly recommended mod to anyone that wants to keep the stock-look of the monsoon without gaudy aftermarket headunits. Literally took 5 minutes to install, only mod that hasn't given me a problem on my car. Simple even if you know nothing of electronics- just get the right cable to connect your device.
In order to install, your stock headunit must be manufactured as a 00, 01, or 02 make. half of the 99 cd headunits work, but not all of them. really the only way to know is to try it with 99s. other makes of adapter include the PAC (which requires the disc changer to be installed) and the USA Spec (which is harder to find and more expensive). to connect your mp3 to the aux-adapter, you will need an additional cable not included. i purchased this high quality cable for cheap. A 6-FT cable is the perfect size if you run the cable down the back and under the console assembly and out through the console storage area.
There are also adapters made specifcally for Ipods, and others that will recharge it's battery while plugged in. I did not delve deep into researching these as I use a standard 3.5mm plug-in on my mp3.
more info is available here from the original source: Monsoon FAQs
Highly recommended mod to anyone that wants to keep the stock-look of the monsoon without gaudy aftermarket headunits. Literally took 5 minutes to install, only mod that hasn't given me a problem on my car. Simple even if you know nothing of electronics- just get the right cable to connect your device.
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