Scosche FM-MOD02 Universal Audio Input FM Modulator for iPod, Satellite Radio or Portable Music Player

Put this FM Mod into my 2007 Chevy Malibu. Wanted to keep the factory stereo because of the info panel that comes with GM vehicles. This FM Mod is a good solution!Pros: Sound quality is better than expected based on reviews, very clear - no background noise. Very reasonable cost for a solution like this.Cons: Not easy to install as a first-timer. Tapping into a power source was not straightforward since I don't know anything about electrical connections. Youtube helps, but having a buddy who knows about this stuff was indispensable. Included instructions are worthless.Part of the installation difficulty was my car - had to pull out big sections of the dash to get behind the radio. So you definitely want to check out what it takes to get your stereo out, and make sure you are comfortable with that part of it before buying this FM Mod. Or take it to someone to install for you. Make sure you purchase the antenna adapters if your radio needs them (GM does need them).Tips:- For the power source, I found that using a Fuse Tap (also known as "Add-a-Circuit") was far easier than using a T-tap into an existing wire. I bought the fuse tap at Auto Zone for 6 bucks.- Wire cutter/crimper for 8 bucks is necessary as well, if you don't have that.- Use electrical tape for your connections on all the metal connections of the antenna adapters (tip from my buddy) - otherwise you risk shorting out the unit.Another tip: Like others who posted pics with this item, I removed the power switch and port from the little housing box that comes with the unit (the think that has the double side tape) and mounted those directly into my console. This involved drilling into the console, so you have to decide whether you're comfortable with that as well. Doing this makes a much cleaner-looking install and you don't need to worry about the double-side tape coming loose. In order to get the power switch loose from the housing box, you have to push it from the back side pretty firmly until it pops out. Then you have to disconnect each wire from the blade that holds it. I was careful to label the wires and mount them back onto the exact same blade... not sure if that is strictly necessary, but seems like the right thing. In order to get the headphone port out of the housing, you unscrew the little silver piece counter-clockwise. You will notice that there area couple of notches on the front of the silver piece - slide a wide, flat-edged blade into those notches to turn it (I used a putty knife for this). It will be hard to turn, but you can do it. Once this is off, the headphone port slides easily out. Then you drill your matching holes in the dash/console, pop the power switch in place, insert the headphone port from the back side, then screw on the silver piece back on the front to hold it in place. Hope that makes sense and is helpful for others.It took several hours to get the whole unit connected, power source in place, grounding wire mounted, dash reassembled, etc., but I'm very happy with the results. I recommend this product with all the caveats listed above... make sure you are comfortable with this level of effort (and risk of messing up) if you are a first-timer / electrical novice / minimally-handy person like me.

All what you see in picture came in the box.This is a low-cost solution for cars with no AUX input. I use it with my garmin 660 GPS with MP3 player. No more CD burning.Few things:1. Sound Quality: is better than cassette adapters and MUCH better than wireless FM Transmitteres,but expect a lower sound quality comparing to Cds and clear local FM radio stations.2. installation:Depending on how easy to find a power source and to uninstall your car radio to get an access to the antena input.3. power button is great , it turns off the whole unit not only the outlet , to give a chance in case you want to switch to a local station with the same preset frequency. remember to stick the AUX input at a lower level of your dash to avoid the strong beam that comes from green power button( seen in picture) at night.4. it by pass other FM stations with or without turning the device off ( great advantage, I remember I had to turn my sirious radio off that worked on the same idea to cut the interruption) in other words you still can switch between your assigned station for this unit and your local FM radio stations without having to turn off the device.5. reasonable price comparing to my local audio store.6. the humming sound is not a big deal as I drive a compact car with some road noise.In my case I have a 2005 Suzuki Aerio SX with no AUX input. It took me an hour to:a. remove the two plastic covers on both sides of the radio. warm the car inerior first to make it easy to pull them out from the dash.b. un screw FOUR screws of the radio.c. three screws for the storage to get an access to the cigarette lighter outlet.d. unplug the radio harness, radio antena, hazard , and AC control unit.e. unplug the cigarette lighter plug and fit the red wire where the black and white wire , and of course fit the black with the black for negative, plug back the cigarette lighter wires. NOW you have the power. No wire cutting or slicing needed.f. pass the AUX oulet below the storage before you screw it back and stick it to the buttom of the drawer.g. plug the Antena adapter.h. test the unit before you put every thing back.i. return the the radio back in its place, and don't forget to plug back any thing you unpluged.now you can enjoy having an AUX input without sacrafising your factory system.I Hope you found my review usefull, Please vote and make a print out too if you have the same car, as there are NO MANUAL comes with this device.