05 Optima LX 5Spd Head Unit Questions

[jstarwt]

Hi: I have a 2005 Optima LX 5 Speed, with the basic AM/FM Cd player.
(No Cassette). Under the head Unit is a flip down storage bin.

My questions are as follows.
- Can I somehow connect an aux input to this head unit. ie, I would like to patch in an MP3 player.

- If the above is possible, can you point me to free instructions on how to do this, and free pictures showing the removal instructions?


- If this is not possible can you reccomend a replacement deck? I would like one that has both an AUX input for plugging in an analog jack for an MP3, and perhaps a USB input that would accept an IPOD and/or just a memory stick.

- In any event I still need clear directions/pictures on how to remove
the head unit.

Thanks! BT

PS I scoured this forum, and I did not find these answers or instructions... Any help is much appreciated!!!

[ron1004]

Unfortunatly you cant add an Aux input to the standard audio set.

You can get reasonably priced sets with better audio quality than the original.
I installed one that plays MP3 CD's.

Try this site for a large selection of in-dash stereos.
Serach for those with Aux or USB input - there are a few.
They also have good installation guide.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-C2bWe08...sp?g=300&avf=N

You can also select the "iPod ready" ones.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-C2bWe08...d%5FCompatible

[jstarwt]

Originally Posted by ron1004

Unfortunatly you cant add an Aux input to the standard audio set.

You can get reasonably priced sets with better audio quality than the original.
I installed one that plays MP3 CD's.

Try this site for a large selection of in-dash stereos.
Serach for those with Aux or USB input - there are a few.
They also have good installation guide.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-C2bWe08...sp?g=300&avf=N

You can also select the "iPod ready" ones.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-C2bWe08...d%5FCompatible

I ended up buying a Sony Head Unit, this went in rather easily with a remapped apapter wire. Now I have an MP3 jack (Analog) on the front face as well as an MP3 CDR/CDRW player. The Player works very well.
(ie bettor than the analog in...) I will probably just make some CDRW's and use these... The radio also comes with a remote that works well. The only think I dislaike are the small sony controls...