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Old 11-29-2006, 09:36 AM
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Default Re: Master MP3/Wiring Thread

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Originally Posted by omatzyo View Post
Hello all,

We have a 2007 FEHB with the nav system and cd changer. I want to tie an ipod in, as well as some other av stuff for the road... the best option seems to be the PIE X3. Ordered from logjam, with the X3-FRDW T-Harness. A technician at PIE told me this would work on the 2007. There is a cd in the changer; however when I press the CD button on the console it tells me there is no CD (it works with this cd when the original nomal wiring is intact). None of the lights on the source selector come on, and even more strange is that the gas consumption button nor the battery/motor/engine usage button work when the patch is in place (but does work when original wiring is in place). By the way, in both configurations the cd-chagner has power.

I've tried installing the patch both at the cd-changer (pins appear to line up correctly) under the seat, and behind the head-console (where the pins don't seem to line up correctly).

This is very unusual I think. Any ideas where I can go from here? REALLY appreciate your help!

It sounds like you have unplugged the 12 pin plug at the back of the head unit. The FE information is re-sent from the CAN bus to the ACP bus by the gateway module and disconnecting the CD player at the head unit will also disconnect the gateway module.

That said, if you unplug the CD player at the 12 pin plug under the passenger seat and connect your PIE interface there, it should work fine.

Mike

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