Ford Freestyle Audio MP3 iPod CD NAV

I recently had a third party aux adapter installed to accommodate my sirius satellite radio. Initially, I had no problems. However, after a week the radio would display "No Audio Aux Input" and would not recognize my sirius. I was able to identify a solution by changing from Aux to Radio or CD prior to turning the radio off. I did have another issue with the Air bag light coming on. I took my Freestyle to the dealer who indicated that it may have been disconnected during installation (11 days earlier to the problem). The service manager indicated that some of my codes (including A/C) in the computer system were off and they reset them. I asked if the Aux adapter may have caused the problem and he indicated that he has not heard of such problems. Does anyone know if an Aux adapter for a device such as a sirius raio can disrupt the computer system or was this due to an installation flute? Thanks for any feedback.

#13 of 29 Whats an installation flute? by mschmal

Jan 16, 2007 (5:13 pm)

Blink Blink.

Mark.

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Stever@Edmunds (Jan 16, 2007 5:22 pm)

#14 of 29 Re: Whats an installation flute? [mschmal] by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Jan 16, 2007 (5:22 pm)

Replying to: mschmal (Jan 16, 2007 5:13 pm)

Flute, fluke - you've been here ~3 years and you still stumble over a little chat typo? Gotta get with the program.

#15 of 29 Hey, this is the audio thread by mschmal

Jan 16, 2007 (5:29 pm)

I wasn't sure if his Flute was a Fluke

Mark.

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Stever@Edmunds (Jan 16, 2007 5:59 pm)
jmusselman (Jan 17, 2007 6:47 am)

#16 of 29 Re: Hey, this is the audio thread [mschmal] by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Jan 16, 2007 (5:59 pm)

Replying to: mschmal (Jan 16, 2007 5:29 pm)

Actually I think it was an iFlute.

#17 of 29 Re: Hey, this is the audio thread [mschmal] by jmusselman

Jan 17, 2007 (6:47 am)

Replying to: mschmal (Jan 16, 2007 5:29 pm)

For argument sake as well as kicks and giggles let's say it was a flukey flute! Seriously, I am quite frustrated and would appreciate any feedback regarding this scenario - the aux input adapter inconsistently identifying the sirius radio. Does anyone know if it is possible for this adapter to throw off the programming of the internal computer or is it more likely due to poor installation? Thanks, in advance, for your feedback.

#18 of 29 Sounds like an installation screw up. by mschmal

Jan 17, 2007 (9:20 am)

Also, how are you sure you are not using too strong a signal into the radio?

I am assuming that you did not install the Ford kit to add Sirius radio. I know at almost $500 it is cost prohibitive but it is probably the best solution.

Mark.

#19 of 29 TripTunes by lamamills

Feb 17, 2007 (5:37 pm)

Just bought an '06 Freestyle today. I saw the TripTunes accessory on the Ford site for $50. Does anyone know if I can plug my Sirius plug and play unit into this and use the aux input on my radio to listen to it instead on being forced to use the FM transmitter on the unit, which is awful(Starmate Replay)?

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