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INSTALLATION
This operations manual has been prepared to provide a thorough description of how to interface and operate the
iPod with your factory radio. All vehicles require different PIE interfaces and installation techniques. The information
given is for guidance and each installer should make necessary decisions that are not covered by the guide. Precision
Interface Electronics strongly recommend professional installation of all aftermarket equipment. The terms of warranty
demand that professional assistance of an experienced installed be present, as the installation may require special
tools and knowledge.
WARNINGS:
1. Ensure that the vehicle’s battery terminal (-) is disconnected before installation. Disconnecting the battery terminal
before installation of this interface ensures proper synchronization and helps avoid possible synchronization errors.
2. Ensure that normal control and operation of the vehicle is not impaired by the installation, mounting all pieces
securely and preventing interference to necessary vehicle operation.
3. This interface is suitable for use only in vehicles with a 12-Volt negative ground. Use on other supply voltage or
alternative polarity will damage the equipment.
Please read the installation guide thoroughly, making special note to the warming section, before beginning
installation.
INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal
2. Remove the factory radio using Ford radio removal tools (sold separately)
3. Disconnect the factory 24-pin and 16-pin (if present) connectors from the rear of the radio.
4. Connect the 24-pin and 16-pin connector of the interface harness in the radio
5. Reconnect the factory 24-pin and 16-pin (if present) connectors into the mating connectors on the interface
harness.
6. Connect the 10-pin Molex connector of the interface harness to the mating connector on the interface black box.
7. Connect the male 13-pin DIN of the 4-foot dock cable to the female 13-pin DIN of the interface black box.
8. Route the 4-foot dock cable to iPod location (i.e. center console, or glove box) Do Not Connect iPod yet.
9. Re-install the factory radio back into dash
10. Reconnect the negative battery terminal
Note
: For best synchronization between iPod and radio, radio and iPod should both be ON.
11. Connect the routed 4-foot dock cable to the iPod. A symbol showing your battery is being charged will show next
to the battery indicator.
12. Wait a few seconds while the iPod interface searches for all the playlist(s). Searching time may vary depending on
the number of playlist (s)
13. After connecting the iPod to the interface, the iPod will show an “OK to disconnect” message. This message
means the iPod is in external control mode and proper synchronization is complete.
Note:
If the “OK to disconnect” message does not appear within 5-10 seconds, please disconnect the iPod and
recheck your connections.
