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T able of Contents C H A P T E R Installation Preparation (All Vehicles) Dip-Switch Overview (REQUIRED) C H A P T E R Acura Audi Ford (Ford, Lincoln, Mercury) GM (Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn) Chrysler (Jeep, Dodge, Plymouth, Eagle) 10 Honda Toyota Volkswagen...
D E S I G N C U S T O M I Z A T I O N Installation Preparation This chapter provides information required for the installation of the Neo iON, it must be read by all users. Thank you for purchasing the Neo iON.
First Step (For All Vehicles) The first and most important step in using the Neo iON is setting the dip-switches on the black box; this makes the iON compatible with the vehicle it is being installed in. The iON will not work if this step is not followed correctly. The dip switches can be found on the side of the black plastic box which connects to the iON.
Chapter V E H I C L E I N S T A L L A T I O N Vehicle Installation In this chapter you will learn how to install the Neo iON in specific vehicles. Acura Before connecting any cables to the black box you must set the dip switch to the Chrysler New / Honda / Acura position.
V E H I C L E I N S T A L L A T I O N Audi Make sure you have your radio’s theft protection code before you attempt installation. When you reconnect power to the battery, you will need to enter this code. Information about the theft protection code can be found in your vehicle’s audio operation manual.
V E H I C L E Ford (Ford, Lincoln, Mercury) Before connecting any cables to the black box you must set the dip switch to the “Ford 1” position. If you set the dip-switches after you have connected cables to the box, you must disconnect and reconnect them for the iON to operate.
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V E H I C L E Model Year(s) Ford 16-Pin connector at headunit. Crown Victoria 1995-1997 Premium Audio System RCU (Rear Control Unit) in the trunk. Crown Victoria 1995-1997 Premium Audio System Crown Victoria 1998-2003 20-Pin connector at headunit. Escape 2001-2004 20-Pin connector at headunit.
GM (Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC, Pontiac, Saturn) *1995-1999 Radios with built in CD player (Except Corvette) are NOT compatible with the Neo ION. *2000-2004 Radios with built in CD player ARE compatible. Separate OEM CD (1995-2004) or OEM Cassette (2000-2004) must be disconnected to use the Neo ION. 2003 –...
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V E H I C L E Model Year(s) Changer Location and Notes Notes for Buick: Buick Requires GM factory CD data cable part # 12344003 if not pre-wired in trunk. GM-B Cable in trunk. Protocol: E&C Century 1997-2003 GM-B Cable in trunk. Protocol: Class 2 Le Sabre 2000- 2002...
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V E H I C L E Model Year(s) Pontiac GM-C Cable behind Headunit Protocol: XM Aztek 2003-2005 Bonneville 1996-1999 GM-A Cable behind Headunit Protocol: E&C Bonneville 2000-2005 GM-B Cable in trunk. Protocol: Class 2 GM-A Cable behind Headunit Firebird 1996-2002 Protocol: E&C Grand Am...
V E H I C L E I N S T A L L A T I O N Chrysler (Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Plymouth, Eagle) Make sure the Neo iON is compatible with your vehicle, Check for “Disc ^” printed on preset button “1”.
Honda Before connecting any cables you must set the dip switch box to the position listed for your vehicle. If you set the dip-switches after you have connected cables to the box, you must disconnect and reconnect them for the iON to operate. S E T T I N G S F O R H O N D A...
V E H I C L E I N S T A L L A T I O N Volkswagen Make sure you have your radio’s theft protection code before you attempt installation. When you reconnect power to the battery, you will need to enter this code. Information about the theft protection code can be found in your vehicle’s audio operation manual.
Replace fuse with same amp. Rating. If the fuse blows again, call tech support. Check cable connection. Call tech support or ask a local car audio shop. Select the right protocol for you car. (See Page 2) Check connection and cables, push in firmly.
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FORD Appendix Neo ION Connection 2004 - Town Car, Grand Marquis, Marauder, LS and Ford Crown Vic. 1. Preparing the Neo Ford-12pin Cable Take the Neo Ford 12pin cable and cut off the black 12-pin harness. You will use only the cable and big White 22 pin connector (connects to the black box). 2.
GM – Corvette Appendix Neo ION Connection to Chevrolet Corvette Most Corvettes are pre-wired to the trunk. In case you can’t find the connector in the trunk, please do the following: 1. Preparing the Neo GM-A Cable Take the Neo GM-A cable and cut off the Black and Red harness, you will then have two cables in your hands.
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