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CD changer pinout for 98 Ford Explorer?

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Topic: CD changer pinout for 98 Ford Explorer?

Posted By: jcloving
Subject: CD changer pinout for 98 Ford Explorer?
Date Posted: May 08, 2002 at 5:11 PM

Does anyone know the pinouts for the the CD changer input to on a 98 Ford Explorer radio w/CD/Tape?

The pins are in a simple 2x4 pin arrangement, but I have no idea what is what.

Please help

jcloving@hotmail.com

John

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john



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Posted By: Big Dog
Date Posted: May 10, 2002 at 10:53 AM

Hey John,

According to the plug you are describing, looking at the the rear of the radio with the plug on the top left you should have two rows of four pins each.  The top row isn`t used.  In the lower pins, the first pin on to the left is numbered 4, this is SW E/CLD.  The second is numbered 3 and is SW AUDIO SHLD.  Then comes number 2 this is SW AUDIO (+).  And finally number 1 is SW Audio (-). This plug feeds the rear amp.

If you get the specific changer for your SUV,  it`ll be a breeze to interconnect..if you`re going aftermarket well that`s another can of worms.........



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