iPod/AUX in 03 non-NAV LS

[pagluy]

I'm pretty confused about if this works or not, and am hoping I can get clarification.

One thread says I can buy a PIE adapter, that will interface with my currently plugged-in adapter, and let me tap my CD button twice to get to the "DJ" option - but my car doesn't do that double press of the CD button thing, so I don't think it will work.

So my main question is this-

Can I completely disconnect the 6-disc in-dash changer, and use something like http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piefrdnaux100.html to hook up my iPod? If this isn't the correct piece, is there a better one?

I am not looking to control the iPod through the radio or anything like that (I will mount it on the dash).

I hope this hasn't been covered, because I did a search and looked through every iPod thread. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[NYC LS8]

Couple of recent threads covering this:

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=38388&highlight=ipod+adapter

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=38457&highlight=ipod+adapter

 

[pagluy]

Thanks for the response.

I checked out both those threads before, and couldn't find a straight answer about disconnecting the 6-disc in-dash changer to hook up an iPod - this post is interesting http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showpost.php?p=344424&postcount=8

- but I guess I am confused about the wording "External cd changer controls -- ability to control a factory cd changer ." -does this mean if I swap out the 20 pin plug from the stock setup and replace it with one of these adapters it will work?

Also, the product page for that item says this- "Not compatible with 2003-04 (6-disc in-dash) Changer radios that are not CD Changer capable." so I am not sure if any items in those two threads will work for me.

 

[NYC LS8]

Factory CD changer means it's external to the head unit. The first gen LS had them in the glove compartment. I don't believe that there's anything out there that will work. I've looked into it myself having an '03 and just gave up.

 

[pagluy]

Definitely not the news I wanted to hear. Thanks a lot for your help NYC :headbang:

 

[pagluy]

So I've done more searching for a solution, and I found this product - http://www.theretailbridge.com/posts/view/?instance_id=41

It seems like it will work, I found all the parts I need (harness + rca cables to work with this device) here http://www.audiooutfitter.com/xiad01/axxess/p703889.html

I think I'm going to order the parts today. I will report back any success or failure.

Parts I'm buying:
Axxess - XIAD01 - IPOD INTERFACE FOR DOMES
Axxess - XIAHRCA - RCA TO AXXESS INTERFACE
METRA - XIAH-FD1 - 98-03 Select Ford Specific Harness for XIA-D01