Install an MP3 aux jack in a 2002 Ford Taurus w/ stock stereo

[trevorpowell]

I'd like to install a mini-stereo aux jack in my 2002 Ford Taurus SES so I can plug my iPod into the car. The stereo system is what came with the car -- single CD and radio. Right now I have an FM transmitter but it's pretty fuzzy. Does anyone have schematics or suggestions on how I could go about doing this?

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[honda08]

if the radio has a button for an auxilary input, then that means that there should be an RCA input on the back. if so, go to a radioshack or something and get a rca to mini stereo jack. i did that in my car and it works great. if your radio doesnt have that button it most likely doesnt have that input on the back in which case i would suggest getting a new radio if you really want it. im sure there is a way to get around a new radio but its most likely cheaper to just get a new radio

 

[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

FM Modulator

 

[canadapettit 10+ year member]

I know in the 2004 taurus you had to buy a box that pluged into the trunk that allowed you to hook up a pioneer changer so that might work.

 

[chandlerou]

I'd like to install a mini-stereo aux jack in my 2002 Ford Taurus SES so I can plug my iPod into the car. The stereo system is what came with the car -- single CD and radio. Right now I have an FM transmitter but it's pretty fuzzy. Does anyone have schematics or suggestions on how I could go about doing this?

I just Google'd this because I was curious about this too. Came across this site. I too am interested in this because my radio stations are so crappy around here. Let me know if you come across anything, Trevorpowell.

 

[meh 10+ year member]

I have a 2001 ford taurus. Just install a new headunit, the sound will be much worth the 50 bucks of crap it takes to install. if you know what your doing it wont take long.

 

[chandlerou]

Forgive me, but I'm about car & audio retarded. I did the research on some of it at Crutchfield.com

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=142F134030&tp=3486&tab=detailed_info

The only thing that makes me nervous about that is splicing wires //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

 

[meh 10+ year member]

it isnt tough. just take a saturday and do it yourself, save a good amount of money and follow all procedures.

 

[meh 10+ year member]

you wouldnt use that peice in a 2002 fyi!

 

[thejoker989 10+ year member]

if the radio has a button for an auxilary input, then that means that there should be an RCA input on the back. if so, go to a radioshack or something and get a rca to mini stereo jack. i did that in my car and it works great. if your radio doesnt have that button it most likely doesnt have that input on the back in which case i would suggest getting a new radio if you really want it. im sure there is a way to get around a new radio but its most likely cheaper to just get a new radio

I have never seen a factory radio that has an auxiliary input on the back, even if it has the aux button or not.

 

[chandlerou]

you wouldnt use that peice in a 2002 fyi!

What would you suggest?

 

[chandlerou]

Will that work with a Ford Taurus?

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[meh 10+ year member]

did some research.

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=50900&i=469FRDRAUX&tp=1672

this would be easy for you as you unhook and hook up the harnesses together. you would not be able to use the cd player though, of course without unhooking harnesses all the time.

if you want more detailed help go to http://www.taurusclub.com these people helped me out with my install tremendously.