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Originally Posted by Rukee
Are there any other inputs in that radio plug beside the phone?
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There are no pin accommodations for an aux. That may not mean that the board itself wouldn't be capable of supporting one. Board-sharing, like platform sharing is pretty common in radio's from a given mfg., and the top most bar usually has 3 pin sections. The first, going left to right looking at the back of the deck, is a CD Changer section, usually accomodating a power source, and data pin. That one can't be used for an aux, or rather is beyond my abilities (Minor in Engineering, Major in Philosophy, Doctorate in pissing off the competition). I'm sure you could make some interface that communicates properly with the unit, converting an audio feed into the proper data signal, but it seems excessively difficult considering the other options available. It is theoretically possible to have control over the mobile device from the radio if the interface could communicate both ways. It is after all a 2-way data system, as the Changer would take commands from the deck, the deck then receiving audio data.
The middle plug/cluster of the top row, is the phone pin cluster, it has a AF+, AF- and Remote ground. I'm not sure whether the remote ground wire could trigger voice in mode, or is a ground for the unit attached to it when in voice-in mode.... similar to an armed ground on a alarm. I didn't check when I did my install. I was too excited to get it going and yank the Drive and Play. I do know that it's not a resting/constant ground, meaning it reads a low voltage when the radio is on/plugged in.
The Right plug/cluster of the top row is a direct aux in. It's a 3 pin in, L+, R+ and a shared -. Now there are no pins for the left, or right section on the back of the radio, but that may not mean that the AUX board/soldering points aren't there.
I don't know if I'd want to take it apart though. It would defeat the purpose of this install being a DIY. As is, I can still pull the radio and bring it to the dealer without any issues if it were to fail, or need service. I wouldn't have that option if I pulled/modified the board. These other options would be worth exploring on vehicles that have the pins readily available. My neighbor owns a porsche clinic/shop. Maybe I can get him to let me look at some of the decks. I know he's really interested in this aux-in mod, as many of his customers ask about something like this. I'll also look for some BP radio's at my old shop. I might be able to borrow one for a few days and see/check out the other pins. For now... we'll just say " to be continued...."