Jump to content

Aux Plug On Radio

wlvrn1215

Recommended Posts

thecraft Senior Enthusiast

thecraft

Posted
Posted

 

 

so anything for an audio device.....like a gps
Yea, if it has a Headphone or Line Out jack, you can use it.
Nytemare Senior Enthusiast

Nytemare

Posted
Posted

It is about the biggest advancement in factory audio history....I loved it when I had the NBS rented while the truck was in the shop. I almost traded the 03 in just for that feature.

fmulder21 Enthusiast

fmulder21

Posted
Posted
It is about the biggest advancement in factory audio history....I loved it when I had the NBS rented while the truck was in the shop. I almost traded the 03 in just for that feature.

 

I got a cable at frys for $2 i wish they'd put USB plugs on already!, I could play music on the fly from my flash drive.

thecraft Senior Enthusiast

thecraft

Posted
Posted
I almost traded the 03 in just for that feature.
I'm not trying to bash you, but I hate it when automakers and buyers get hung up on trivial things like that. I remember that Toyota Yaris commercial from not to long ago, basically it only pointed out the MP3 input jack. Wow. Big f'in deal. It didn't mention anything else about the car. If you really want an auxiliary input so bad, you could just get an aftermarket head unit, not buy a whole new car.

 

I'm sorry, this isn't a personal attack on you Nytemare. And if you really want an input, I know there is an adapter that can add one to your factory radio.

unit731 Senior Enthusiast

unit731

Posted
Posted

I think it IS the little things that do count.

 

Not to ruffle anyone's feathers here but the main reason I did not purchase a Ford was that GMC/Chevrolet has satellite radio standard on the model I needed/wanted. Not a big deal for most city slickers - but where I come from - there ain't no radio stations. And no, I don't want aftermarket with wires all over the place and some 18-80 year old ripping apart my nice new factory dash. Ford offers satellite radio across the board except the XL. Bad marketing decision on Ford's part.

 

And I do love that temperature thingy on the rearview mirror - although not available on the WT.

Nytemare Senior Enthusiast

Nytemare

Posted
Posted
I almost traded the 03 in just for that feature.
I'm not trying to bash you, but I hate it when automakers and buyers get hung up on trivial things like that. I remember that Toyota Yaris commercial from not to long ago, basically it only pointed out the MP3 input jack. Wow. Big f'in deal. It didn't mention anything else about the car. If you really want an auxiliary input so bad, you could just get an aftermarket head unit, not buy a whole new car.

 

I'm sorry, this isn't a personal attack on you Nytemare. And if you really want an input, I know there is an adapter that can add one to your factory radio.

 

 

No need to appoligize man...we all have our opinions.

 

I just like the convenience of having everything integrated. If I get the aux input (the one that hooks up to the stock stereo) I have to go cutting holes or have dangling cords under the dash. I like a clean stock look, and having something I want built-in already cleans everything up. I like the NBS trucks for more than the aux jack, but I have 4 more years of payments..maybe 2 if I get an Afghanistan tour, than I'll upgrade.

I also don't like putting a 1-din stereo in a place where a 1.5 din is now..I hate having that stupid pocket, or gaps all around the stereo...plus I cant find anything to match with the stock trim color, or lighting scheme. I'll probably just end up drilling a hole in one of the blanking plates where the airbag switch is and placing an input jack there when I get the aux input.

 

I would never just go buy a vehicle for just the iPod input...but its one of those things that pushes you over the top when your already close.

wlvrn1215 Senior Enthusiast

wlvrn1215

Posted
  • Author
Posted

so where can you get the cables to hook stuff up like your ipod and gps....0h and will the gps play through the speakers in the stereo?

hubbycap Senior Enthusiast

hubbycap

Posted
Posted
so where can you get the cables to hook stuff up like your ipod and gps....0h and will the gps play through the speakers in the stereo?

 

Radio Shack, Best Buy, Walmart just about any electronic dept. It's just a 1/8" stereo male/male jumper. Some MP3s need the micro-size on the MP3 end.

  • 3 weeks later...
ricko2 Enthusiast

ricko2

Posted
Posted

Call me stupid if you want. Do some of the stock radios have an aux jack on the back of the unit?

mine does not have one on the front. How do you tell if it does have one without pulling the radio out of the dash? Or, how do you pull the radio?

fmulder21 Enthusiast

fmulder21

Posted
Posted
Call me stupid if you want. Do some of the stock radios have an aux jack on the back of the unit?

mine does not have one on the front. How do you tell if it does have one without pulling the radio out of the dash? Or, how do you pull the radio?

 

 

Mine has it under the music symbol on the radio(08) i think.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • txab
      Wow I'm in a pickle. (Broke down truck) and a story.

      By txab · Posted

      Doing the right thing, replacing both valves is the way to go. The valves with the ball leak far more often than the schrader. Never cared for them. The accumulator really should be replaced if the system has had no pressure in it and it was a keeper, but since you're looking to sell it, bet you can get by. Did you pull the orifice screen and see what was there?   Shame you can't get 134a. Hopefully the previous repairs included dye.   Some of the R4s I messed with developed leaks where the line sets connected or the front seal. Had one where the HPCO was leaking. Front seal would only leak under pressure. See any obvious oily spots?   I've got nitrogen I use to test pressure and to help dry the system prior to evacuation.   Keep up the good work
    • richard wysong
      Wow I'm in a pickle. (Broke down truck) and a story.

      By richard wysong · Posted

      Next time you're on a road trip to a state where you can still buy it stock up on 12oz cans, you might look into getting certified so you can buy it where you are as well. When they switched from R12 to R134a the test for certification was easy, they basically just wanted the $25
    • Atlas
      Wow I'm in a pickle. (Broke down truck) and a story.

      By Atlas · Posted

      Getting greedy...   The AC pump has been replaced at least once per service records, and it's been recharged twice since 2018 or so, in approximately 2 year intervals between those charges.   It was done at the same shop...clearly they were enjoying the revenue of recharging the system periodically versus actually tracking down and fixing the leak. I learned that the owner was 88 years old when she passed in 2023, so maybe they assumed only a temporary fix was needed anyway.   The system is basically empty now, the compressor spins freely, so I'm guessing it "just needs a recharge".   I vacuumed it down, and it has basically held overnight. Doesn't appear to leak under vacuum, check! So it must leak under pressure. I don't have a way to pressurize the system and pressurizing it with shop air wouldn't be great for the air dryer (which is probably toast anyway?)   The dryer (accumulator? I'm not an AC expert) has a Schrader valve, but the high side has an old ball-type valve, which are notorious for leaking. It's clearly had schmutz blown out of it at one point because the line/area next to the valve is coated old black crud, which I assume is AC refrigerant residue/oil, or maybe even dirty dye. I think I'll roll the dice and replace the valves. I have a black light around here somewhere so I'll find it and shine it around the engine bay in the dark to see if there's any dye.   I can't think of another way to track down the leak other than injecting some dye (if it doesn't have any) and having it charged up. We can't buy R134a off the shelf here anymore, so I'll run it up to Jiffy Lube and have them do it. I think I have a coupon. At the very least, the charge should last long enough for a year or two, according to history. I think this truck will be long gone by then. But cold AC is a selling point.    
    • clowe1243
      6.2L L87 Powertrain Engine Noise (Lifter Failure) Question

      By clowe1243 · Posted

      Got the truck back today.  Called them yesterday to get an update, and miraculously my truck is finished?!?! The $13k out the door was complete bullshit!  Ended up being over $14k.  They added some bullshit service bulletin that I cant even find, where they replaced my radiator without telling me or asking me, and charging me for it.  Need to do more research into it, cause they leaked the first delivered radiator was ran over by FedEX.  Sounds like bullshit to me. 2.5 Months for an engine swap, which ended up being remanufactured, not new; ****ing ridiculous.  Brakes are squishy as hell, not sure if its from sitting.  Will give a couple days to see it that figures it self out.  GAVE IT BACK TO ME WITH 1 GALLON OF GAS!  Just filled the tank the day before drop off, more bullshit.  My dash cam SD card was formatted, not really much I can do about that. 3 year, 100k GM warranty at least.  Time to sell it and say **** off to GM.  Bad experience.  Cant wait for the survey email to come through.  Overpriced Raptor R, here I come!
    • haoleboyZ71
      Radio Update

      By haoleboyZ71 · Posted

      If I forget the phone in the truck, and forget the truck in the phone, and reconnect.  It works great for the day.  Truck sits overnight, and the next day is a no go.  It will connect Android Auto via usb cable, but not bluetooth.   Ive tried Everything in this thread so far, and nothing works for more than a day.   I think I might have to go to the dealer and have them flash the pcm.   thanks for all the suggestions guys. 👍

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...