If you have a car stereo that is CD changer compatible, then using an connect2 aux adapter kit you can add the extra functionality without having to change the complete headunit. This add on box that you can purchase tricks the radio into thinking that a CD box is connected to it obtaining the source of the audio signal from the aux wire that is connected. This means that you can use your smartphone, ipod or any other portable mp3 player for playback, so basically anything with a 3.5mm headphone jack. There are different aux converter boxes that you can pick to add an CD changer aux input adapter, as there are certain ones for different make and model stereos. This guide is only for those that have a CD changer compatible stereo, if it doesn't you will have no were to connect the box.
Another thing we have noticed when we have considered this setup for older cars is that the sound quality is almost perfect. There is little hissing and minimum distortion coming out of the speakers like you get with using a tape deck.
To find the right box or have a look at what exactly we are on about then check out this link. It directs you to the offical connect2 website. Have a look at their products to get a pricing idea of how much the box for your car is going to cost. You can also have a look at other places such as Ebay or Amazon that might be a little more cheaper to saving you more money with your car audio install.
Once you have the box, you will need to connect it your car stereo to add the car cd changer aux input functionality. This shouldn't take you that long in fact if you are good with DIY and electronics the minimum it will take is around 5 minutes to complete the installation process.
1) You will require to remove the radio from the dashboard. Release the clips on the side that hold it into the cage using either special din tools or a flat head screwdriver.
2) Once its popped out, look out for the connecter that the CD changer wire goes into. Its usually a circular connector found on the back on the wiring harness with lots of small silver color pins inside it. It should be labelled and matches the shape of the cable that came with your Connect2 aux input box in the kit supplied.
3) Once you have found it, connect the cd changer cable into the relevant socket on the back of the car stereo and connect the other end into the Connect2box. This cable is used to provide constant power and so that it can talk back to the radio.
4) Now that you have done that, you will need to connect the double ended split RCA lead into the box matching the correct colors together. You will notice that on the other end of this cable there will be a aux plug. You will use this to connect your smartphone using an aux input.
5) All that hard part of the install is now completed, you just need to find a suitable spot that you can mount the box so that the cable is always accessible. The best place would be near a spare coin compartment near the steering wheel or inside the glovebox so that its out of the way providing a stealthy install.
6) To test the feature out to see if everything is working before you pushing the stereo back in, connect your device to an aux cable and play a track. Go to the stereos interface an select CD changer if you have done everything right, you will hear music from your smartphone coming out from your car speakers. If there is no sound then i would suggest that you recheck all connections to see if you have made any errors during the installation process.
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