Save the Jack (Aux In)

[cubefx]

Hey,
I noticed that a lot of people when installing aftermarket headunits ripping out factory Aux In jack just to route new Aux In cable thru the hole in the glove box.
Here is the way to keep factory look. Get 3.5mm (1/8") Stereo Phone Plug from RadioShack. Cut the factory plug off. There is three wires: White, Brown , and Clear. Now all you need is to solder wires to the new plug.



Good Luck.



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[jwight]

This one gets sticky status.

[Napoleon12]

yep great mod if you radio has a front or rear aux input i have a ton of those aux cables from the smarts laying around

[bobcyr]

Hi Napoleon12,
I have been looking around trying to get the Aux connector. Do you know where I can get one. I want to plug my mp3 player to my radio. Thanks for the info

[ck_az]

I bought a plug for $0.89 from Fry's Electronics. It is made by Philmore 3.5mm Phone Plug Stereo Part 502P. Fry's part code appears to be 1752742.

Radio Shack version: RadioShack Gold Series 1/8" Stereo Plug
Model: 274-858 | Catalog #: 274-858 $3.99

The one Cubefx has is more rugged. Cubefx can you describe how the wires are hooked up on the inside of the jack? I tried a few ways with the wiring and couldn't get it to work. No sense in pulling everything apart again until I know the correct wiring. Assuming your plug is similar to the one I bought. Any chance you can take a picture of the plug when it is apart to show the correct wiring placement?

Thanks,
Chris

[cubefx]

Originally Posted by ck_az

I bought a plug for $0.89 from Fry's Electronics. It is made by Philmore 3.5mm Phone Plug Stereo Part 502P. Fry's part code appears to be 1752742.

Radio Shack version: RadioShack Gold Series 1/8" Stereo Plug
Model: 274-858 | Catalog #: 274-858 $3.99

The one Cubefx has is more rugged. Cubefx can you describe how the wires are hooked up on the inside of the jack? I tried a few ways with the wiring and couldn't get it to work. No sense in pulling everything apart again until I know the correct wiring. Assuming your plug is similar to the one I bought. Any chance you can take a picture of the plug when it is apart to show the correct wiring placement?

Thanks,
Chris

Chris,
I pulled my headunit out and took some pictures, but because I'm using heatshrink tubing insulation over my connectors there is no way you will to figure out what wire goes where. I will try to explain it in more details.
Once you cut your factory plug you will see three wires there: BROWN, WHITE and CLEAR/NO INSULATION. Your new plug should have three stems LONG, MEDIUM and SHORT.
CLEAR/NO INSULATION wire attached to long stem,
BROWN to medium,
WHITE to the shortest stem.

Make sure that they contacts not touching each other. That is might be one of the problems. I usually put heatshrink tubing over contacts.


Here is the drawing:



I know, I cant draw with the touchpad to save my life.

Feel free to ask any questions.


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