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In this video I will show you
How to turn the ash tray of your car
Into an auxiliary audio input
Let's say for an iPod, Zune
Or any other type of MP3 player
You may have
I will be using
The factory radio of a 2002 GM vehicle
That has no audio slave unit
Keep in mind audio slave unit
Is just a technical term
For external CD player
Or any other type of external device
That is controlled by your car's radio
The auxiliary interface
Is the heart and soul of this project
The interface I'm using
Was originally made by Peripheral Electronics
And it's called the PXGM24
Most likely you have a different
Make and model vehicle
And will require a different interface
Don't worry I will show you
How to find exactly what you need
It should also be noted that
Peripheral Electronics has either
Bought out or changed its name to
Pacific Accessory Corporation
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Alright first thing's first
Lets find out what type of interface you need
Head over to www.pac-audio.com
At the top of the page
You can select make, model and year
Of your vehicle
After you fill out that information
You will be directed to another page
Where you can see all the products
That are compatible with your specific vehicle
You'll have to pick a device
That works best for what you want to do
I went with a generic analog audio input
So that any MP3 player or audio source
Will work in my car
You can also pick iPod specific interfaces
Make sure you read the fine print
In the product description before you buy anything
Some devices are designed to work
With CD changers and some without
For anyone with a 2002 GM vehicle
It looks like they discontinued the PXGM24
And replaced it with
The AAI-GM12
It's not exactly the same interface
But this installation will be very similar
You will need a screw driver
Both a flathead and phillips
A socket set
A coat hanger or fishing tape
3.5mm stereo mini
To duel RCA audio adapter cable
An auxiliary input interface
MP3 player and proprietary USB charging cable
USB car adapter
Small piece of fabric
Zip ties
Electrical tape
Step 1: Remove the ash tray
From the sliding compartment
It should just snap out
Step 2: Remove the dashboard
You'll need to locate and remove
All the anchor points
With the screwdriver and socket set
This is the most time consuming part
Of the project
Step 3: Remove the factory radio
Locate the anchor points
There should be at least three
And remove the screws
It should slide out with a little finesse
Step 4: Unplug the wire harness and antenna
Step 5: Fish the audio cable
Use a coat hanger or a fishing tool
To run the cable from behind the radio
To the ash tray
Step 6: Connect the audio cable to the Aux interface
I like to insure a good connection
By using some electrical tape
On the RCA's
Step 7: Connect the auxiliary interface
First plug the interface into the wire harness
Next plug the other end of the interface
Into the back of the factory radio
It's a good idea to neaten up
The rat's nest of cabling
With some zip ties
Step 8: Don't forget to plug the antenna in
It can be a huge waste of time
And source of frustration
If you forget this step
I know this from experience
Step 9: Put the radio and the dashboard
Back in place
Secure some fabric with glue or velcro
To the inside of the compartment
This will add a more finished look
And keep the MP3 player in place
Now when you press the CD Aux button
On your factory radio
You can listen to your Aux input source