Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 09:29:04 +0100 From: "性rbnospam" <1nospamcommmode> Subject: Re: Aux stereo input
"Dan" <dannospamam.com> wrote in message news:HnDse.15$zF5.2898nospam.uswest.net... > On 6/17/2005 6:38 AM, 性rbnospam wrote: >> Hi all >> >> I want to add an auxiliary input to my 9-3's stereo so I can plug in my >> MP3 player. I tried a couple of FM modulators, but the quality is >> rubbish, either poor signal or electrical interference, plus there's >> never enough gain. >> >> Is there a way of plugging straight into the OEM unit for an Aux input? >> It must be able to deal with one, as these head units can be used with a >> CD changer. And will it need to be zapped with the main dealer's tech >> tool thing? >> >> I'd rather not ditch the original stereo, but I may have to just bite the >> bullet and put in an after-market MP3 head unit. Trouble then is I'll >> need the faceplate adapter, wiring harness and the steering wheel control >> adapter. More expense! >> >> My car's a 1999 model SE T >> >> Thanks in advance! >> >> Dan :-) >> >> >> > > You should peruse www.nospam.com forums. I know there is a > workaround for the 2003/2004 9-3... I found some suitable links on the nospam forums so I'm part-way through the modification to my existing head unit to use the telephone input to accept a stereo signal. Nearly there - I've got right channel, left is a bit fuzzy but I'll be delving in there later! Then all I need is a switch to fool the system into thinking it's on phone mute. If anyone's interested, the links are (probably among others): http://www.sethevans.com/auxinput.html http://gatoalfa.calipso.com.co/radioMod/saabRadioMod.html D :-)