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(More customer reviews)I purchased this unit so I could have a direct line from my iPod into the factory radio on my 2006 Ford Focus. After a self-install, the unit has worked as described for several months now, with no issues. Because the audio is coming directly from the micro stereo (headphone) jack on my iPod, the audio quality is excellent; far better than the $100 FM transmitter I was using previously.
Also, because the device simply takes input from RCA audio ports, the device allows you to connect any device, such as a portable DVD player or laptop computer. An adapter may be required, as was the case with my iPod, but a RCA to micro stereo adapter can be had for $5 to $10.
It's important to note that if you do not choose to have this professionally installed, you will need to have basic wiring skills and tools. For anyone interested, I've posted instructions on how I installed this device in my vehicle, as well as a list of parts that I used, on my blog. These instructions can be adapted to other Ford / Lincoln / Mercury vehicles with the same factory radio:
http://mattpettengill.net/?p=17
Installing a FRD04-AUX Adapter for Ford CAN-BUS Factory Radios
Although the device works excellent once installed, I've subtracted 1 star as you need to purchase about $15 of additional components to wire the device into your vehicle's fuse panel. Again, the instructions on my blog will provide more details.
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Precision interface Electronics (P.I.E.) is pleased to introduce the new FRD04-AUX adapter that converts the Rear Seat Entertainment port of specified OEM Ford / Lincoln / Mercury radios to RCA level audio input. The FRD04-AUX has a built-in audio adjustment pot with an input sensitivity range of 0.475 volts to 4.75 volts (peak to peak) allowing the installer to match the audio level of the AUX device to the audio level of the AM, FM, or CD modes of the factory radio. The new part is compatible with the following Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury OEM "CAN-BUS" radios with "AUX" button: FORD Focus 2005 F-150 2004-2005 F-250 2005 F-350 2005 F-550 2005 Freestyle 2005 Five hundred 2005 Mustang 2005 LINCOLN Mark LT 2006 MERCURY Montego 2005 Note: Not compatible if vehicle is equipped with OEM Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, navigation, or factory satellite radio. The Part # FRD04-AUX is short for FoRD 04-style Ford harness (CAN-BUS), AUX for auxiliary audio input through the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) port of the OEM Ford / Lincoln / Mercury radio. The following are some types of compatible auxiliary devices: portable MiniDisc, portable MP3 player, portable CD player, mobile VCR/VCP, mobile DVD player, portable DVD player W/ monitor built in, PlayStation game console, satellite radio. This new adjustable RCA level auxiliary input is available. PIE operates a joint-venture offshore ISO-9002 manufacturing facility, thus ensuring control over production and quality.
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