Adding AUX-Input to 2003 Toyota Matrix CD/Radio (again)

I would like to add an AUX-Input to my 2003 Toyota Matrix's stock single-
CD/Radio, and I cannot seem to find anything -- DYI or commercial -- to do
it.

I see that the topic has been covered at least once in another thread;
however, all the AUX Input 3rd-Party ads I see seem to indicate an
exception for the 2003 Toyota Matrix, so I was wondering if there is even a
reasonably-priced (or any) solution for that model, which I own?

I have the stock single CD player/AM/FM radio (the car's handbook says
AN17019 near its picture), that has a CD/AUX switch, but no apparent AUX
input.

Does anyone know if an AUX input already exists in this particular radio,
and if so, where might I find it?

If not, is there a 3rd-party solution available? And what's the CD/AUX
switch all about, then?

Any help is much appreciated.

JeffH

On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 12:21:26 -0600, JemH wrote:
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> I would like to add an AUX-Input to my 2003 Toyota Matrix's stock single-
> CD/Radio, and I cannot seem to find anything -- DYI or commercial -- to do
> it.
>
> I see that the topic has been covered at least once in another thread;
> however, all the AUX Input 3rd-Party ads I see seem to indicate an
> exception for the 2003 Toyota Matrix, so I was wondering if there is even a
> reasonably-priced (or any) solution for that model, which I own?
>
> I have the stock single CD player/AM/FM radio (the car's handbook says
> AN17019 near its picture), that has a CD/AUX switch, but no apparent AUX
> input.
>
> Does anyone know if an AUX input already exists in this particular radio,
> and if so, where might I find it?
>
> If not, is there a 3rd-party solution available? And what's the CD/AUX
> switch all about, then?
>
> Any help is much appreciated.
>
> JeffH[/color]

I believe on this model there is an option for a CD OR an Aux, but I have
been wrong once before.
I think if you have the CD plugged in, that's it. The best thing to do
would be to remove the radio and have a look. There may be another input
back there.

I believe this is a Delco unit; a lot of the Matrixes ("Matrices"?) have
Delco sound systems since they are built in Canada. Try contacting a
Pontiac dealer and approach it as though it were a Vibe and see if it
makes a difference.

This may also be the reason WHY the Matrix is the exception.

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"JemH" <JemH@aol.com> wrote in message
news:Xns978369AC111F0JeffHOrg@216.196.97.136...[color=blue]
>I would like to add an AUX-Input to my 2003 Toyota Matrix's stock single-
> CD/Radio, and I cannot seem to find anything -- DYI or commercial -- to do
> it.
>
> I see that the topic has been covered at least once in another thread;
> however, all the AUX Input 3rd-Party ads I see seem to indicate an
> exception for the 2003 Toyota Matrix, so I was wondering if there is even
> a
> reasonably-priced (or any) solution for that model, which I own?
>
> I have the stock single CD player/AM/FM radio (the car's handbook says
> AN17019 near its picture), that has a CD/AUX switch, but no apparent AUX
> input.
>
> Does anyone know if an AUX input already exists in this particular radio,
> and if so, where might I find it?
>[/color]

You might find it in the back. Just a thought ...

Have you bothered to pull the radio to see what is on the back?

"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:q7KdnWivxKxVxonZnZ2dnUVZ_tOdnZ2d@ez2.net:

Thanks for the replies. No, I haven't opened it up, yet, primarily
because it looks like a real chore, plus I've seen cautions about being
extremely careful working around the airbags (one of which is just above
and to the right of the radio).

I haven't yet found instructions on disassembling the dashboard around
the radio, but was going to check for a shop manual that might show how
to access that area. (I don't see any obvious screws holding the front
in place.)

I wanted to make sure I had a reason to take it all apart, before I
sallied forth.

Thanks,

JeffH

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>
> "JemH" <JemH@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns978369AC111F0JeffHOrg@216.196.97.136...[color=green]
>>I would like to add an AUX-Input to my 2003 Toyota Matrix's stock
>>single-
>> CD/Radio, and I cannot seem to find anything -- DYI or commercial --
>> to do it.
>>
>> I see that the topic has been covered at least once in another
>> thread; however, all the AUX Input 3rd-Party ads I see seem to
>> indicate an exception for the 2003 Toyota Matrix, so I was wondering
>> if there is even a
>> reasonably-priced (or any) solution for that model, which I own?
>>
>> I have the stock single CD player/AM/FM radio (the car's handbook
>> says AN17019 near its picture), that has a CD/AUX switch, but no
>> apparent AUX input.
>>
>> Does anyone know if an AUX input already exists in this particular
>> radio, and if so, where might I find it?
>>[/color]
>
> You might find it in the back. Just a thought ...
>
> Have you bothered to pull the radio to see what is on the back?
>
>
>[/color]


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"JemH" <JemH@aol.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9785BE8135FE7JeffHOrg@66.250.146.184...[color=blue]
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:q7KdnWivxKxVxonZnZ2dnUVZ_tOdnZ2d@ez2.net:
>
> Thanks for the replies. No, I haven't opened it up, yet, primarily
> because it looks like a real chore, plus I've seen cautions about being
> extremely careful working around the airbags (one of which is just above
> and to the right of the radio).
>
> I haven't yet found instructions on disassembling the dashboard around
> the radio, but was going to check for a shop manual that might show how
> to access that area. (I don't see any obvious screws holding the front
> in place.)
>
> I wanted to make sure I had a reason to take it all apart, before I
> sallied forth.
>
> Thanks,
>
> JeffH
>[/color]

Here are instructions for removing the trim around the radio:
[url]http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/TY-55-02.pdf[/url]

I'm pretty sure that there is no aux input in the back of the radio.

Try crutchfield.com and see what they have. They are probably one of the
most complete aftermarket audio suppliers - if Crutchfield doesn't have what
you're looking for, it probably doesn't exist.

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Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)
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On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 12:21:26 -0600, JemH <JemH@aol.com> wrote:
[color=blue]
>I would like to add an AUX-Input to my 2003 Toyota Matrix's stock single-
>CD/Radio, and I cannot seem to find anything -- DYI or commercial -- to do
>it.
>
>I see that the topic has been covered at least once in another thread;
>however, all the AUX Input 3rd-Party ads I see seem to indicate an
>exception for the 2003 Toyota Matrix, so I was wondering if there is even a
>reasonably-priced (or any) solution for that model, which I own?
>
>I have the stock single CD player/AM/FM radio (the car's handbook says
>AN17019 near its picture), that has a CD/AUX switch, but no apparent AUX
>input.
>
>Does anyone know if an AUX input already exists in this particular radio,
>and if so, where might I find it?
>
>If not, is there a 3rd-party solution available? And what's the CD/AUX
>switch all about, then?
>
>Any help is much appreciated.
>
>JeffH[/color]

Here's a simple fix. Exchange with one from a Scion that has the AUX
input. You may also exchange with a newer Toyota radio with the AUX
input. Just make sure the plugs on the back of the radio are the
same.

"Ray O" <rokigawa@tristarassociatesDOTcomn> wrote in
news:44d1$441662b6$180fead6$4555@msgid.meganewsservers.com:

Thanks much, for both the document and URL.

JeffH

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>
> "JemH" <JemH@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns9785BE8135FE7JeffHOrg@66.250.146.184...[color=green]
>> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in
>> news:q7KdnWivxKxVxonZnZ2dnUVZ_tOdnZ2d@ez2.net:
>>
>> Thanks for the replies. No, I haven't opened it up, yet, primarily
>> because it looks like a real chore, plus I've seen cautions about
>> being extremely careful working around the airbags (one of which is
>> just above and to the right of the radio).
>>
>> I haven't yet found instructions on disassembling the dashboard
>> around the radio, but was going to check for a shop manual that might
>> show how to access that area. (I don't see any obvious screws
>> holding the front in place.)
>>
>> I wanted to make sure I had a reason to take it all apart, before I
>> sallied forth.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> JeffH
>>[/color]
>
> Here are instructions for removing the trim around the radio:
> [url]http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/Adobe/TY-55-02.pdf[/url]
>
> I'm pretty sure that there is no aux input in the back of the radio.
>
> Try crutchfield.com and see what they have. They are probably one of
> the most complete aftermarket audio suppliers - if Crutchfield doesn't
> have what you're looking for, it probably doesn't exist.
>[/color]




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"JemH" <JemH@aol.com> wrote in message
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> "Ray O" <rokigawa@tristarassociatesDOTcomn> wrote in
> news:44d1$441662b6$180fead6$4555@msgid.meganewsservers.com:
>
> Thanks much, for both the document and URL.
>
> JeffH
>
>[/color]

You're welcome!
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