97 Cherokee Country. I have the stock radio. Does anyone know if it has a provision for a rear auxiliary input?

I'm thinking if it does I can bring it out to the front instead of replacing the radio.


Anyone have a wiring diagram for the thing?

 

It does not

 

Thank you! Not the answer I was hoping for, but exactly the KIND of answer I was hoping for: short and definite.


Anybody got a diagram of the wiring? I have a radio that came with the Jeep which the PO "couldn't get to work". It's got an old-school front aux input. I found the wiring diagram for it online, so if I can find the Jeep side of the wiring diagram I may be good to go.


If not... off to Crutchfields....

 

I would highly recommend buying a connector for it. Don't hack the factory wiring just to save a few bucks.

 

Here; http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/...tail/1211.html

 

Just install a new deck, just as easy, just as cheap.

"I would highly recommend buying a connector for it. Don't hack the factory wiring just to save a few bucks."

What he said, its a cheap part called a "wiring harness" its a very universal part, costs the same everywhere (its the only thing I buy from Best Buy anymore).

 

I'm well aware of wiring harnesses, gents. I'm an experienced installer. I just need the wiring diagram so I can figure out why the PO couldn't get the new radio to work. I don't know what variety of stupid he might have committed until I check it out.

I could have metered it out, but it's much better to start with a diagram.

Thanks much for the diagram, SteveMongr!

 

No, the 1997 XJ radios DON'T have aux ports anywhere on them, but you have several options:

1.) There's a modification you can make to install a 3.5mm aux input jack on the front face of the factory radio, and will mute the currently-playing audio source when an aux cord is plugged into the jack (there's no physical button on the radio itself to activate the feature). The downside is that you have to take your factory radio apart or send it away to be modified, and it will cost some money. In many cases, you have to buy a factory radio that's already been modified. Here's an example of such a modification done to a newer Jeep factory radio: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1960517...m-fm-6-disc-cd

2.) Another kit is available that plugs into the wiring harness of the factory radio that then plugs into a Bluetooth kit that mounts on the dashboard and you can make and take calls, and with some models, stream music via a Bluetooth connection. When you get a call, or start streaming music, the currently-playing audio source mutes, much like the aux jack modification, and you can talk hands-free or play your music. This costs $200 or more, and you have to install a separate module (the Bluetooth kit) that sits on the dash. Here's what I'm talking about: http://www.parrot.com/catalog/produc...t-mki9100/#top

3.) The best option (that is, if you DON'T want to replace your factory radio) is to use a cassette adapter that looks like a regular cassette tape, and works like one, but has a 3.5mm aux cord coming out of one end of it so you can play music off of your device by using the cassette player... they're like $5 at pretty much anywhere, and you DON'T have to modify the factory radio in any way. Here's such a device: http://www.ionaudio.com/products/det...pter-bluetooth

What I DON'T recommend is purchasing one of those FM adapters that plugs into your cigarette lighter or power port, and then you tune your factory radio to an FM radio station indicated by the adapter, because the audio quality on those is VERY disappointing. Here's what you DON'T want to get: http://www.ebay.com/gds/Top-5-In-Car...57404186566946

Of course, you can replace your factory radio and get an aux port and/or USB port right on the front face of the radio, and detach the front face when you're away from your vehicle for extra security.

Good luck with whichever route you choose to take! (: