whats the aux button for?

[speedfreak1000]

ive just bought my 06 gt and it has the shaker 500. it has an auxilary button but i have no idea if there is a port somewhere i can plug my phone or some other device into or what. if thats not it then whats the aux button for?

on my other car i can plug my phone in with a 3.5mm cord and use the aux button to play through or i can use the usb.

 

[JimC]

The AUX isn't used on the 2006 Mustang. There isn't a connection - it is easier/cheaper for Ford to standardize the radio for all models and some had a need for the AUX and Sirius buttons.

There is an aftermarket connector you can get - can't think of what it is called now but I'm sure someone will chime in.

 

[bcb06gt]

There is an Ipod/IPhone adapter that connects to the rear of the stereo. It allows the Ipod/Iphone to charge and enables the AUX button to have the stereo interface to the Ipod/Iphone.

The manufacturer is USA Spec. There are two models: (1) PA15-Ford1 for cars without a Satellite tuner installed and (2) PA15-Ford2 for cars with a Satellite tuner installed. Most likely the Mustang has the no Satellite option - I know mine does not.

http://usaspec.com/product.php?ProductID=59

I have another model that can adapt to any device since it has RCA connectors. The RCA cable you use then determines the device (Iphone, mp3 player, etc). The downside is I have to control the music FROM the device and not the head unit.

 

[droptop07]

Whats build date? My 07 has the AUX option and have plug in center console, to hook up Ipod. Looks like a jack for headphones..

 

[speedfreak1000]

Whats build date? My 07 has the AUX option and have plug in center console, to hook up Ipod. Looks like a jack for headphones..

i actually opened the console hoping to see somekind of input the other day and no luck. the only thing i had was a charger port inside the console.

thanks for the replies guys i thought maybe i has overlooking an input in the glove box or something.

 

[JimC]

Model year '07 is when the connector was put in the console. Before then the button didn't hook up to anything in the Mustang.

 

[tjm73]

My 2005 had the Shaker 1000. It had the AUX button. There is a port with a specific plug receptacle on the rear of the head unit. I believe the AUX option was for dealer installed audio options. For example a CD changer in the trunk. Kinda dumb IMO since they came with 6 disc in dash setups.

 

[speedfreak1000]

guess i'll start looking for a touch screen unit with bluetooth, something that will fill the factory hole and still look kind of factory.

 

[bcb06gt]

I couldn't justify the touch screen with Bluetooth when my iPhone plays through the Aux fine.