Recently, I removed my radio (long story lol). Anyway, in the back of the radio, there are other pin connections for, I assume, other applications Anyone know what they are for? I assume add-ons of some sort, but what?

Thanks!

 

Cissy; I don't honestly know - yet - I can tell you that according to multiple other threads on this forum that the common opinion is that the infinity-badged becker radio that we have is not changer compatible. There are other becker radios built on this format that are . The little investigating I have done shows what I believe to be an optic port that actually lights up when the unit first comes on??? Maybe some sort of leftovers from when they use this chassis in another application.

 

Thanks, Ben, for your reply! I was just curious as I can't figure what those extra ports can possibly be used for!

 

So... Why did you take your radio out in the first place?

 

My radio is the '04 with the dark screen...hard to see in the daylight. I switched it with a 2005 model. This gave me an opportunity to see what the rear-end looks like.

 

I heard my Email click so figured you were still on, I've been intrigued by another forum that I found recently - I've been spending every waking hour investigating this 'rfid' thing. So wasn't the 'dark backlight' part of a recall , or am I mistaken?

 

The '04 models came with a stereo that had a "reverse" LCD display, meaning that the background was black and the letters were white. DC issued a TSB on the radio because it was darn near impossible to read in bright sunlight. Someone has before and after pictures posted in a past thread on this subject...

 

Must be early '04's my late '04 has the normal screen...

 

Yes, part of a recall, however, since my dealership is so far away and I don't trust them to change out a radio without damaging the console (and, they just may do that), I opted to buy a new/used radio out of a 2005 (found one by way of this forum) and change it myself. The price was right, so I figured what the heck...I went for it and I am very happy I did.

What is "rfid"?

 

~ radio frequency identification.

 

Ohhhhh, I knew that LOL.

 

I think I remember reading in the manual something about a cell phone mute that can be wired into the radio.

 

Cissy, as Andrew stated, "RFID" stands for "radio frequency identification". It is the technology used in smart cards, pay pass, pet id chips, etc. The technology has been around for many years - but recently some people have been experimenting with using implanted chips in humans. Earlier this month I met a gentleman named Amal Graafstra, This guy has two chips already and has been making the radio and talk show rounds. He has used his I.D. to act as passwords for his computer and unlock his apartment and his car! I've been waiting for this connection of technologies. My area of expertise is aftermarket automotive electronics and specifically low and high current switching and relay systems as they relate to convenience and security applications. This is a really cool emerging technology.

 

Thanks, Ben...wow, wayyy over my head! Interesting technology, though.