Jeep WJ Grand Cherokee How To Upgrade/Modify The Factory Sound System

1999-2001:
Aftermarket head unit to manufacturing unit harness connector. Direct plug-in to manufacturing unit harness plug on one finish, naked wires on the opposite. Allows you to take away the manufacturing unit radio and set up an aftermarket head unit with out slicing any manufacturing unit wiring.
Scosche P/N CR-01 or Metra P/N 70-1817

Scosche CR-01 (Male)

1999-2001:
Replacing the unique wire harness that plugs into the manufacturing unit radio. Scosche additionally makes a reverse adaptor of the CR-01, mannequin CR-01R. This harness plugs straight in to the again of 1999-2001 manufacturing unit head models and has naked wires on the opposite finish to splice into the car radio harness wiring. This could be helpful in instances the place the manufacturing unit wiring close to the radio has been broken or the connector has been minimize off. Scosche CR-01R

1999-2001:
“Connector-to-connector” wiring harness. Aftermarket head unit 16-pin connector to manufacturing unit harness, “Plug and Play”. This permits the direct plug-in from aftermarket radios utilizing the common 16-pin plug connector, to the manufacturing unit radio harness connector. No slicing or splicing of manufacturing unit wiring is required. Manufactured by Scosche.

Scosche Plug and Play adaptors

2002-2004:
Aftermarket head unit to manufacturing unit harness connector. Direct plug-in to manufacturing unit wiring harness on one finish, naked wires on the opposite to hook as much as aftermarket deck wiring. You will even want an antenna adaptor to transform from the brand new (and distinctive) model to the usual plug-in on the aftermarket unit. Scosche CR02 (Male)

Scosche CR02 (Male)

2002-2004:
Replacing the unique wire harness that plugs into the manufacturing unit radio. Scosche additionally makes a reverse adaptor of the CR-02, mannequin CR-02R. This harness plugs straight in to the again of 2002-2004 manufacturing unit head models and has naked wires on the opposite finish to splice into the car radio harness wiring. This could be helpful in instances the place the manufacturing unit wiring close to the radio has been broken or the connector has been minimize off. Scosche CR02R (Female).

Scosche CR02R (Female)

7. Radio: Auxiliary Audio Input adaptors for manufacturing unit Head Units (for hooking up MP3 and iPOD gamers and so on.)
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7a. For methods with a manufacturing unit or aftermarket CD changer:

P.I.E. Multi-source auxiliary enter converter. The new PIE X-3 Auxiliary Input Converter system permits the person so as to add as much as three auxiliary enter sources and have them related straight between the CD changer and manufacturing unit radio. You can join your MP3 transportable participant, an XM radio, an iPod, or any mixture of three separate audio sources, all on the identical time AND nonetheless use your OEM or aftermarket CD Changer! The X-3 system interrupts the audio of the CD changer, switching between the three user-selectable RCA stage auxiliary audio sources, and defaults again to the CD changer if desired. The X-3 system consists of two elements, the Selector Brain Module or X-3, and the vehicle-specific T-harness offered individually.

NOTE: Must have a functioning OEM CD-Changer, or aftermarket CD-Changer utilizing a PIE protocol converter. An X3 car particular harness can be required

P.I.E. X3 Multi-source enter converter (MSRP $89.95)

Adaptor cable for 1999-2001 Grand Cherokee: X3-CHRY98 (MSRP: $39.95)
Adaptor cable for 2002-2004 Grand Cherokee: X3-CHRY02 (MSRP: $39.95)
Remote management 15′ extension cable: X3-EXT/15 (MSRP: $29.95)

Available from PIE retailers

Soundgate AUXCHRY auxillary single enter converter. The Soundgate AUXCHRY converts the CD Changer port of your OEM manufacturing unit radio into an auxiliary enter. With this converter put in, now you can join any gadget that has RCA outputs on to your automotive or truck radio with out utilizing an FM modulator. The AUXCHRY makes use of refined microprocessor management, ultra-relable surface-mount development and superior software program design to flawlessly match the exterior audio supply to the manufacturing unit audio system. This interface, together with both the Soundgate CRCBLDIN or CRCBLSQ Interface cable (bought individually) supplies a splice-free, direct plug-in to your manufacturing unit radio (see cable descriptions under for particular utility particulars).

Soundgate AUXCHRY auxillary single enter converter (MSRP $99.95)

Adaptor cable for 99-01 Grand Cherokee: CRCBLDIN (MSRP $21.95)
Adaptor cable for 02-04 Grand Cherokee: CRCBLSQ (MSRP $21.95)

Available from PIE retailers

Soundgate SDS1 Docking Station Multiple Auxillary Input Converter. The Soundgate SDS1 permits you to add not one, however two audio sources on to the CD Changer knowledge port of just about any manufacturing unit or aftermarket radio, and you’ll nonetheless hold your manufacturing unit CD Changer related! The SDS1 is able to working with most manufacturing unit or aftermarket radios with CD changer controls. A easy momentary change with LED indicator, which mounts within the passenger compartment, will permit you to change between CD Changer, Aux Input “A” and Aux Input “B” merely and simply. Each SDS1 requires a vehicle-specific cable, offered individually, with a purpose to adapt to your specific car. The cable connects on the radio.

IMPORTANT: The car should have a direct-connect CD changer put in and repeatedly operating for the docking station to work.

Adaptor cable for 99-01 Grand Cherokee: DOCKCHRY1U (MSRP $89.95)
Adaptor cable for 02-04 Grand Cherokee: DOCKCHRY2S (MSRP $89.95)

Available from PIE retailers

7b. For methods with out a CD changer (requires radio with CD changer jack):

The Auxiliary Input Converters convert the CD Changer port of your OEM manufacturing unit radio into an auxiliary enter. With this converter put in, you may join any gadget that has RCA outputs on to your radio with out utilizing an FM modulator. For plugging in MP3 gamers and different audio units. PIE has 3 totally different fashions out there for the WJ Grand Cherokee, as proven under. These adaptors can’t be used if a manufacturing unit CD changer is plugged in to the radio, as they make the most of the identical jack.

Available from PIE retailers.

7b1. 1999-2000 (for Radios with “Disc” or “Mode” buttons):

7b1. CHRY-AUX

Single-source auxiliary enter converter. Plugs into the 8-pin CD changer DIN connector on the again of the manufacturing unit premium radio, permitting Left and Right channel audio indicators to be enter into manufacturing unit head unit. PIE CHRY-AUX hookup diagram.

7b2. CHRY98-AUX

Note: For Radios with 5-preset radio with 5-band EQ, “DISC^” and “DISCv” on preset 1 & 5, and “MODE” button; OR Radios with 6-preset radio with Bass and Treble slider controls, “DIRECT DISC SELECT 1-6” printed above radio presets, and “MODE/EJECT” button.)

7b2. 1999-2001 (for Radios with a “CD-C” button):
Single-source auxiliary enter converter. Plugs into the 8-pin CD changer DIN connector on the again of the manufacturing unit premium radio, permitting Left and Right channel audio indicators to be enter into manufacturing unit head unit. PIE CHRY98-AUX hookup diagram

7b3. CHRY02-AUX

7b3. 2002-2004 (all fashions with CD changer controls besides RB1 Navigation radio):
Single-source auxiliary enter converter. Plugs into the 10-pin CD changer connector on the again of the manufacturing unit premium radio, permitting Left and Right channel audio indicators to be enter into manufacturing unit head unit. PIE CHRY02-AUX hookup diagram.

7c. iPOD interfaces:

7c1. 1999-2001 fashions

P.I.E. mannequin CHRY98/PC-POD. The solely iPODŽ interface that permits DIRECT PLAYLIST ACCESS, in addition to monitor up/down, fast-forward, rewind, and shuffle features to be managed out of your manufacturing unit radio.

This interface additionally permits ‘quick monitor’ which is a speedy monitor up / down operate, and ‘financial institution choose’ which is able to permit you to choose banks of 99 songs, for extra speedy navigation by your iPod music assortment. This gadget will even cost your iPOD whereas it’s related to your car.

With this single interface, you may take heed to, cost, and management your Apple iPod (3G, 4G, and Mini) by the CD changer controls of your OEM radio. Simply plug the i-Pod into the offered dock cable, stow your iPod out of sight, and luxuriate in your iPod music library. Control of the I-Pod interface is now achieved by the CD changer/steering wheel controls of your OEM radio eliminating the necessity to fumble with the iPod whereas driving. Simply configure your favourite iPod music into 6 or 10 identifiable playlists (variety of playlists depends upon the OEM radio). You can then choose these playlists utilizing the disc choose features of your OEM radio. Each playlist is seen as a disc to the OEM radio and has the capability to carry as much as 9,999 songs!

• Compatible with all automobiles which have a “rounded face” radio and have a “CD-C” button. Installs straight into the CD changer knowledge port within the rear of the manufacturing unit radio.
• If you’ve got a manufacturing unit put in CD changer, it should must be disconnected with a purpose to use the CHRY98/PC-POD.
• IMPORTANT: the controls on the iPOD are disabled when the iPOD is related to the P.I.E. iPOD interface

c1. CHRY98/PC-POD

7c2. 2002-2004 fashions (appropriate with RB1 navigation radio)

P.I.E. mannequin CHRY02/PC-POD. The solely iPODŽ interface that permits DIRECT PLAYLIST ACCESS, in addition to monitor up/down, fast-forward, rewind, and shuffle features to be managed out of your manufacturing unit radio.

This interface additionally permits ‘quick monitor’ which is a speedy monitor up / down operate, and ‘financial institution choose’ which is able to permit you to choose banks of 99 songs, for extra speedy navigation by your iPod music assortment. This gadget will even cost your iPOD whereas it’s related to your car.

With this single interface, you may take heed to, cost, and management your Apple iPod (3G, 4G, and Mini) by the CD changer controls of your OEM radio. Simply plug the i-Pod into the offered dock cable, stow your iPod out of sight, and luxuriate in your iPod music library. Control of the I-Pod interface is now achieved by the CD changer/steering wheel controls of your OEM radio eliminating the necessity to fumble with the iPod whereas driving. Simply configure your favourite iPod music into 6 or 10 identifiable playlists (variety of playlists depends upon the OEM radio). You can then choose these playlists utilizing the disc choose features of your OEM radio. Each playlist is seen as a disc to the OEM radio and has the capability to carry as much as 9,999 songs!

• The CHRY02/PC-POD is NOT appropriate with the RB4 manufacturing unit navigation radio
• The CHRY02/PC-POD IS appropriate with the RB1 manufacturing unit navigation radio
• The CHRY02/PC-POD is NOT appropriate with the in-dash 6-disc Radio (RBQ)
• Compatible with all automobiles which have the brand new, 10-pin sq. connector on the headunit and be a CD changer controlling radio.
• IMPORTANT: the controls on the iPOD are disabled when the iPOD is related to the P.I.E. iPOD interface

8. Radio: Bezel trim kits

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Aftermarket radio trim kits (1999-2004 WJ). Adaptor and brackets to suit aftermarket radio into WJ manufacturing unit radio opening.

9. Radio: Harness adaptor for putting in a 2002-2004 radio right into a 1999-2001 car

Factory head unit from 2002-2004 put in into earlier 1999-2001 fashions. This wiring harness adapter is required when putting in a manufacturing unit radio geared up with the newer 22-way connector right into a car geared up with the older model 7-way connectors. For the 2002 mannequin yr, Chrysler modified most of their radios over to a brand new 22-pin connector set-up. Some base WJ fashions for 2002 nonetheless featured the older model 7-pin connector. The harness equipment from Mopar additionally consists of an antenna adaptor to transform the brand new model antenna plug within the radio to the usual car antenna cable utilized in 1999-2001 fashions. Mopar P/N 82207541AC.

This adaptor harness was designed to permit 2002 radios with the 22-way connector to slot in identical mannequin yr automobiles with the 7-way connectors. Mopar doesn’t advocate putting in 2002-up radios in 1999-2001 WJ’s if you’re maintaining the manufacturing unit audio system and amp system. Due to preprogrammed audio equalization ranges which are within the car’s physique controller, if a sign from the radio shouldn’t be acknowledged by the physique controller, the unit will default to a flat curve. Combined with varied ranges of audio system used from mannequin yr to mannequin yr, the sound high quality of the audio could also be diminished. However, some 1999 and 2000 WJ homeowners have put in the newer radios (and RB1 Navigation unit) and reported constructive outcomes with the manufacturing unit sound system.

Note: If the radio has CD changer controls, a particular 10-pin to 8-pin cable will be bought to permit using a manufacturing unit changer.

10. Speakers: Aftermarket audio system to manufacturing unit speaker harness

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Adaptor to connects aftermarket audio system to manufacturing unit harness (1999-2004 WJ). Allows manufacturing unit wiring to stay intact with no slicing or splicing. Autotoys.com P/N “SC 4500 SPEAKER”. Note- we nonetheless must confirm this half as working with all fashions.

11. Speakers: Mounting templates

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Templates for mounting 6.5″ spherical audio system into 6×9 manufacturing unit entrance door openings (1999-2004 WJ). Several firms promote generic adaptor plates for becoming 6.5 inch audio system right into a 6×9 openings. If you might be planning to put in a part set of audio system, a few of these adaptors don’t present room for the separate tweeter and customized plates should be minimize. Scosche now makes an injection molded adaptor that may permit for each the 6.5″ speaker and a part tweeter – P/N 142 SA69. They additionally make one for the rear 6.5″ audio system – P/N 142 SAC656. Even although aftermarket audio system will match straight into the rear door holes, utilizing the adaptor is simpler and likewise a greater match for mounting the speaker. See Front door speaker installation and Rear door speaker installation.

12. Steering wheel management adaptors

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Adaptors to permit use of manufacturing unit steering wheel controls with aftermarket head models (1999-2004 WJ).

Pacific Accessory Corp. (PAC) mannequin SWI-X
The SWI-X will interface virtually all infrared head models with virtually all automobiles with steering wheel or rear seat controls. It converts the indicators generated by the manufacturing unit distant location controls into infrared indicators. Step by step programming with LED affirmation, micro sized infrared LED for an unobtrusive set up, fail secure reminiscence won’t lose programming.

See PAC Corporation SWI-X for extra data

Peripheral mannequin PESWIX

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