2006 Ford Mustang mp3 = ?

thepit56 · 02-17-2008, 03:57 PM

I just bought my first car, a 2006 ford mustang with a shaker 500 sound system. the stereo says mp3 on it, that means it can play mp3 cds, but why would I bother burning an mp3 cd, why can't I just burn a regular cd and play it on the stereo.

also there is an aux button, is there somewhere to plug in an ipod or something.

thanks for the help I'm sure I'll get

Jack.Sparrow · 02-17-2008, 08:44 PM

What it means by an MP3 CD is that you can make a data CD full of MP3's and the radio will be able to read and play the songs. A regular audio CD is burnt according to how many minutes the total songs are, with a maximum of 70 minutes per CD, where as the 'MP3' CD goes by storage, i.e. 700 MB.

The AUX jack is where you plug your iPod into, provided you have the right cable.
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thepit56 · 02-18-2008, 04:53 AM

thanks for the cd thing, but about the aux, how do you get the cable and where do you plug it in, do you have to pay someone to install it.

Jack.Sparrow · 02-18-2008, 05:07 AM

Oh, Sorry, I misread your post, I thought you said there was an AUX socket.

For your situation, I guess you'll need something like this
http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-192-8...2004-2008.aspx

which probably will have to be installed by a professional.

jaggerwild · 02-20-2008, 09:35 AM

Aux on a factory radio is used for a CD changer that can be purchased from most places, but the plug for the head unit must be correct as the factory head unit uses a monster cable to plug it in. Do a goggle for the proper plug, it's on the backside of the head unit.
Ipod has a special plug for any head unit as it is universal, again goggle is your friend

02-17-2008, 03:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
thepit56 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 262 OS: windows XP Professional Edition sp2	2006 Ford Mustang mp3 = ? I just bought my first car, a 2006 ford mustang with a shaker 500 sound system. the stereo says mp3 on it, that means it can play mp3 cds, but why would I bother burning an mp3 cd, why can't I just burn a regular cd and play it on the stereo. also there is an aux button, is there somewhere to plug in an ipod or something. thanks for the help I'm sure I'll get

02-17-2008, 08:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 16,717 OS: XP SP2/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	Re: 2006 Ford Mustang mp3 = ? What it means by an MP3 CD is that you can make a data CD full of MP3's and the radio will be able to read and play the songs. A regular audio CD is burnt according to how many minutes the total songs are, with a maximum of 70 minutes per CD, where as the 'MP3' CD goes by storage, i.e. 700 MB. The AUX jack is where you plug your iPod into, provided you have the right cable. http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?...C=SO&U=Strat15 __________________ //PC Wizard//Speedfan//Can you run it?//Tweak Guides//Rules//Donations//

02-18-2008, 04:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
thepit56 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 262 OS: windows XP Professional Edition sp2	Re: 2006 Ford Mustang mp3 = ? thanks for the cd thing, but about the aux, how do you get the cable and where do you plug it in, do you have to pay someone to install it.

02-18-2008, 05:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 16,717 OS: XP SP2/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	Re: 2006 Ford Mustang mp3 = ? Oh, Sorry, I misread your post, I thought you said there was an AUX socket. For your situation, I guess you'll need something like this http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-192-8...2004-2008.aspx which probably will have to be installed by a professional. __________________ //PC Wizard//Speedfan//Can you run it?//Tweak Guides//Rules//Donations//

02-20-2008, 09:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
jaggerwild Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: NY Posts: 463 OS: Windows XP My System	Re: 2006 Ford Mustang mp3 = ? Aux on a factory radio is used for a CD changer that can be purchased from most places, but the plug for the head unit must be correct as the factory head unit uses a monster cable to plug it in. Do a goggle for the proper plug, it's on the backside of the head unit. Ipod has a special plug for any head unit as it is universal, again goggle is your friend __________________ JAGGERWILD