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rm11.16.04
Aux2Car
Interface
Instruction Manual
Peripheral Electronics®,
a division of AAMP of America™
13160 56th Court Clearwater, Florida 33760
727-572-9255 or interface@peripheral-aamp.com
©2005 AAMP™ of Florida, Inc.
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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Pages Installation Preparation (All Vehicles) 1-2 CHAPTER 2 Dip-Switch Overview (REQUIRED) 3 Acura 4 Audi 5 Ford (Ford, Lincoln, Mercury) 6-7 GM (Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn) 8-10 Chrysler (Jeep, Dodge, Plymouth, Eagle) 11 Honda 12 Toyota 13 Volkswagen 14 CHAPTER 3 Troubleshooting 15 Warranty/Warnings 16 FCC and Legal Information 17 Ford Appendix 18 GM Appendix 1 19 GM Appendix
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VEHICLE INSTALLATION CHAPTER 1 Intro Thank you for purchasing the Aux2Car interface. This interface will allow you to connect a line level audio input to you vehicle’s factory radio without the use of a noisy RF modulator. The Aux2Car interface is the best way to add mobile video, satellite radio, MP3 players or other hand held media devices to your factory radio. Installation Preparation This chapter provides information required for the installation of the Aux2Car adaptor, it must be rea
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VEHICLE INSTALLATION CHAPTER 2 Vehicle Installation In this chapter you will learn how to install the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car adaptor in specifi adaptor in specifi c vehicles. c vehicles. The Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car adaptor connects to your car radio using a vehicle specifi adaptor connects to your car radio using a vehicle specifi c cable harness. c cable harness. Browse to the specifi c section for your vehicle to learn what cable you need and how to set up the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car and inst
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VEHICLE INSTALLATION Acura Before connecting any cables to the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car you must set the dip switches to the you must set the dip switches to the correct position. If you set the dip-switches after you have connected cables to the interface, you must disconnect and reconnect them for the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car to operate. to operate. DIP SWITCHES MUST BE SET BEFORE YOU PLUG IN THE Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car !!! !!! SETTINGS FOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ALL ACURAS on off off on off off off
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VEHICLE INSTALLATION Audi Before connecting any cables to the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car you must set the dip switches to the you must set the dip switches to the correct position. If you set the dip-switches after you have connected cables to the interface, you must disconnect and reconnect them for the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car to operate. to operate. Before connecting any cables to the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car you must set the dip switchs to the you must set the dip switchs to the correct posi
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VEHICLE INSTALLATION Ford (Ford, Lincoln, Mercury) Before connecting any cables to the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car you must set the dip switches to the you must set the dip switches to the correct position. If you set the dip-switches after you have connected cables to the interface, you must disconnect and reconnect them for the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car to operate. to operate. if you use PXHFD1, PXHFD2 make sure that you connect the Black wire to ground and the Yellow wire to constant 12V+. *If
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Model Year(s) IPOD Location and Notes Model Year(s) IPOD Location and notes Ford Lincoln Aviator 2002-2004 PXHFD3 connector behind Radio. PXHFD2 connector behind Radio. PXHFD2 connector behind Radio. Crown Victoria 1995-1997 Premium Audio System Continental 1995-1997 Premium Audio System PXHFD1 (Rear Control Unit) in the trunk. PXHFD1 (Rear Control Unit) in the trunk Crown Victoria 1995-1997 JBL / Luxury System Continental 1995-1997 JBL / Luxury System Crown 1998-2003 PXHFD3 connector behind
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VEHICLE INSTALLATION GM (Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC, Pontiac, Saturn) *PLEASE READ* *1995-1999 Radios with built in CD player (Except Corvette) are NOT compatible with the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car ADAPTER. ADAPTER. *2000-2004 Radios with built in CD player ARE compatible. Separate OEM CD (1995-2000) must be disconnected to use the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car adaptor adaptor.. 2003 – 2005: If XM mode is used, the you must not have GM factory original XM tuner installed. If installed you must
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Model Year(s) IPOD Location and Notes Chevrolet - continue Notes for Buick:Requires GM factory Equinox 2005 PXHGM3 Cable Buick CD data cable part # 12344003 if not behind HeadunitPro- pre-wired in trunk. tocol: XM / Class 2 Century 1997-2003 PXHGM2 Cable in trunk.Protocol: E&C Impala 2000-2005 PXHGM3 Cable behind HeadunitPro- Le Sabre 2000- 2002 PXHGM2 Cable in trunk.Protocol: tocol: Class 2 Class 2 Impala 1995-1999 PXHGM1 Cable Le Sabre 1995-1999 PXHGM2 Cable in trunk.Protocol: E&C behind H
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Model Year(s) IPOD Location and GMC Notes Jimmy 1998-2002 PXHGM1 Cable behind Headunit- Requires GM factory Protocol: E&C Oldsmobile data cable Part # 12344003 if not pre- Envoy 2004 PXHGM3 Cable behind Headunit- wired in trunk. Protocol: XM / Class 2 Envoy 1999-2001 PXHGM1 Cable behind Headunit- Achieva 1996-1998 PXHGM3 Cable in trunk.Protocol: E&C Protocol: E&C Alero 1999-2000 PXHGM2 Cable in Savana 1999-2000 PXHGM1 Cable behind Headunit- Protocol: E&C trunk.Protocol: E&C Alero 2003-2004
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VEHICLE INSTALLATION Chrysler (Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Plym- outh, Eagle) Make sure the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car adaptor adaptor is is compatible compatible with with your your vehicle, vehicle, Check Check for for “Disc “Disc ^” ^” printed printed on on preset button “1”. If you see it, it means that your radio can control the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car adaptor adaptor.. Before connecting any cables to the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car you must set the dip switches to the you must set the dip switches
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VEHICLE INSTALLATION Honda – All Honda except Passport Before connecting any cables to the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car you must set the dip switches to the you must set the dip switches to the correct position. If you set the dip-switches after you have connected cables to the interface, you must disconnect and reconnect them for the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car to operate. to operate. DIP SWITCHES MUST BE SET BEFORE YOU PLUG IN THE Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car !!! !!! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SETTINGS FOR
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VEHICLE INSTALLATION Toyota / Scion / Isuzu / Honda-Passport Before connecting any cables to the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car you must set the dip switches to the you must set the dip switches to the correct position. If you set the dip-switches after you have connected cables to the interface, you must disconnect and reconnect them for the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car to operate. to operate. DIP SWITCHES MUST BE SET BEFORE YOU PLUG IN THE Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car !!! !!! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SETTING
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TROUBLE SHOOTING Volkswagen Make sure you have your radio’s theft protection code before you attempt installation. When you reconnect power to the battery, you will need to enter this code. Information about the theft protection code can be found in your vehicle’s audio operation manual. Before connecting any cables to the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car you must set the dip switches to the you must set the dip switches to the correct position. If you set the dip-switches after you have connected ca
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHAPTER 3 Symptom Cause Remedy No Power Blown fuse Replace fuse with same amp. Rating. If the fuse blows again, call tech support. No Power Bad connection Check cable connection. Alternator noise is heard Wrong wiring creates Call tech support or ask a (Changes with gas) ground loop. local car audio shop. Radio can’t recognize Bad cables or cables are Check connection and Aux2car adaptor not connected properly cables, push in fi rmly. between converter box and car radio Au
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Warranty and Warning One Year Limited Warranty The quality controls used in the manufacture of this product will ensure your satisfaction. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product from an authorized dealer. This warranty covers any supplied or manufactured parts of this product that, upon inspec- tion by Peripheral Electronics authorized personnel, is found to have failed in normal use due to defects in material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to insta
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Caution 1. Use of headphones while operating an automobile or moving vehicle is not recommend- ed and is unlawful in some countries and areas. 2. Be careful and attentive on the road. Stop operation of the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car adaptor if you fi adaptor if you fi nd it nd it disruptive or distracting while driving. The driver of a motor vehicle should not operate the Aux2Car Aux2Car Aux2Car ADAPTER while driving. ADAPTER while driving. FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This
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FORD Appendix Aux2Car Car Car Adaptor Connection Adaptor Connection 2004 - Town Car, Grand Marquis, Marauder, LS and Ford Crown Vic. 1. Preparing the Ford-12pin Cable Take the PXHFD4 cable and cut off the black 12-pin plug. You will use only the cable and big White 22 pin connector (connects to the iPod2car). 2. Connection to the Vehicle There are two connectors located behind the radio, a 16 pin connector and a 24 pin con- nector. We will fi rst work with the 16 pin connector. 16pin Connecto
