Moved AUX port to rear of Radio HU
03-16-2015, 12:33 PM
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I have checked twice, apparently my original confirmation wasn't posted (not sure why).
Anyways, this is correct.
If you feel that this is an incomplete writeup, please tell me what is missing. I'll go undo and redo the whole thing this weekend. I believe I should still have pictures available from my first posting.
Anyways, this is correct.
If you feel that this is an incomplete writeup, please tell me what is missing. I'll go undo and redo the whole thing this weekend. I believe I should still have pictures available from my first posting.
03-17-2015, 08:01 AM
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10-23-2017, 07:05 AM
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Does anyone still have the pics for bridge the two points for device not detected?
I am writing this how to, as a demonstration on moving the AUX jack from the front of the radio to the back of the radio. This may not be something that you are interested in, but if you are, this may be of some help.
The reason I've done this, is because I have an iPod that I keep locked away, and use the Harmon Kardon iPod remote. For the past few months, I've had a cable plugged into the front, and then tucked away into the plastic molding. It works, but doesn't look great. I acquired a single disc HU with Sirius from another forum member to work on, because I didn't want to try it on mine and fail. Luckily, I didn't fail, as I'm writing this how-to now. Thanks, LidLess07X for your HU. [I had to remove the existing AUX jack on this radio, because there was something broken inside of it. This should not be the case for most situations, so I will not be including it in the directions. There will be a slight difference in your results than mine because of this though (and I will point it out at the right place).]
I won’t explain how to remove the radio from the vehicle, as that has been covered several times in other threads. Just search on how to remove it.
Start with the radio fully removed from the Jeep, on a good size work area.
1) On the top of the radio, gently remove the three tabs and lean the front plastic of the radio away from the body.
2) On the back of the control screen, find the solder points for the AUX input jack.
3) Bridge the two points below. The reason for this, is it disables the "Device Not Detected" message. This tricks the radio into thinking that there is something connected in the front port.
4) On each side of the radio, remove the Torx screws. You will be able to gently pry apart the top half and the bottom half of the radio. On the bottom, there is also a panel that will separate off, for a total of three pieces. Be careful when pulling them apart, as there is a cable that attaches to the two halves.
5) Drill a hole in the metal above the antenna connectors. The hole needs to be the correct size for the outside diameter of the new jack you are installing.
6) Solder the wires to the new jack to be installed, and then mount the jack in the hole you just drilled above the antenna connectors.
7) Feed the wires through one of the holes in the front of the radio. Be sure to choose the correct side, so that it lines up with the front panel. I added a zip tie to the wire to prevent me from pulling too hard on the cable.
8) After feeding the wire through the front of the radio, solder the wires to the faceplate.
9) As I mentioned earlier, I had to remove the front AUX port because there was a tip broken off inside of it. This would have caused a short. Unless this is the case for you, you should not have to remove the AUX port. Be thankful, its not fun or easy. Here is a picture of the front with the AUX port removed. You can tell its the front, because of the dial. I had to remove the plastic housing in order to get to the front.
10) Ready for reassembly. Piece the box back together, and screw the Torx screws back in each side.
11) Gently slide the excess slack back into the radio as you close the face back onto the radio.
12) All done, here is your AUX jack moved to the rear of the radio.
The reason I've done this, is because I have an iPod that I keep locked away, and use the Harmon Kardon iPod remote. For the past few months, I've had a cable plugged into the front, and then tucked away into the plastic molding. It works, but doesn't look great. I acquired a single disc HU with Sirius from another forum member to work on, because I didn't want to try it on mine and fail. Luckily, I didn't fail, as I'm writing this how-to now. Thanks, LidLess07X for your HU. [I had to remove the existing AUX jack on this radio, because there was something broken inside of it. This should not be the case for most situations, so I will not be including it in the directions. There will be a slight difference in your results than mine because of this though (and I will point it out at the right place).]
I won’t explain how to remove the radio from the vehicle, as that has been covered several times in other threads. Just search on how to remove it.
Start with the radio fully removed from the Jeep, on a good size work area.
1) On the top of the radio, gently remove the three tabs and lean the front plastic of the radio away from the body.
2) On the back of the control screen, find the solder points for the AUX input jack.
3) Bridge the two points below. The reason for this, is it disables the "Device Not Detected" message. This tricks the radio into thinking that there is something connected in the front port.
4) On each side of the radio, remove the Torx screws. You will be able to gently pry apart the top half and the bottom half of the radio. On the bottom, there is also a panel that will separate off, for a total of three pieces. Be careful when pulling them apart, as there is a cable that attaches to the two halves.
5) Drill a hole in the metal above the antenna connectors. The hole needs to be the correct size for the outside diameter of the new jack you are installing.
6) Solder the wires to the new jack to be installed, and then mount the jack in the hole you just drilled above the antenna connectors.
7) Feed the wires through one of the holes in the front of the radio. Be sure to choose the correct side, so that it lines up with the front panel. I added a zip tie to the wire to prevent me from pulling too hard on the cable.
8) After feeding the wire through the front of the radio, solder the wires to the faceplate.
9) As I mentioned earlier, I had to remove the front AUX port because there was a tip broken off inside of it. This would have caused a short. Unless this is the case for you, you should not have to remove the AUX port. Be thankful, its not fun or easy. Here is a picture of the front with the AUX port removed. You can tell its the front, because of the dial. I had to remove the plastic housing in order to get to the front.
10) Ready for reassembly. Piece the box back together, and screw the Torx screws back in each side.
11) Gently slide the excess slack back into the radio as you close the face back onto the radio.
12) All done, here is your AUX jack moved to the rear of the radio.
I am trying to get the pics or where I can find the two points for the device not detected so I can bridge them.
10-23-2017, 07:50 AM
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[QUOTE=jhartin78;4306689]Pics...[/QUO
any way to get the pics for the whole install of the new aux jack to the board? my jack is messed up and would love to run another one to it but could never see the pics on where and how to install the wires to the board for the new jack?
jhartin78 you in montgomery? right up 65 north of you myself.
any way to get the pics for the whole install of the new aux jack to the board? my jack is messed up and would love to run another one to it but could never see the pics on where and how to install the wires to the board for the new jack?
jhartin78 you in montgomery? right up 65 north of you myself.
10-23-2017, 09:05 AM
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[QUOTE=bamasteeler;4306699]
Yes, I work in Montgomery but live about 45 miles south. I am going to put one of these https://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-CSR8645...19.m1438.l2649 in for Bluetooth but still let the aux jack function if you want. Pretty cool little module... I am also adding a mic jack on the back of the radio so you can answer calls, google asst, or siri. If you are in mgm sometime give me a shout and maybe we can fix your input jack.
Josh
Pics...[/QUO
any way to get the pics for the whole install of the new aux jack to the board? my jack is messed up and would love to run another one to it but could never see the pics on where and how to install the wires to the board for the new jack?
jhartin78 you in montgomery? right up 65 north of you myself.
any way to get the pics for the whole install of the new aux jack to the board? my jack is messed up and would love to run another one to it but could never see the pics on where and how to install the wires to the board for the new jack?
jhartin78 you in montgomery? right up 65 north of you myself.
Yes, I work in Montgomery but live about 45 miles south. I am going to put one of these https://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-CSR8645...19.m1438.l2649 in for Bluetooth but still let the aux jack function if you want. Pretty cool little module... I am also adding a mic jack on the back of the radio so you can answer calls, google asst, or siri. If you are in mgm sometime give me a shout and maybe we can fix your input jack.
Josh
10-23-2017, 01:09 PM
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