Can a 4th generation OEM deck fit in my 3rd generation?

[allstarmatt24]

So I want to hook up an ipod to my oem headunit for my 2003 Eddie Bauer. I don't want to go aftermarket cause I wanna keep my steering wheel controls and I'm happy with the sound I just want to hook up an ipod to it.

I have done some research and I see that if my deck had the aux (which it doesn't) that I could get an adapter to make it work.

My question is... I have access to a stock head unit out of 2006 explorer that has the aux button on it. Can I put the 2006 oem deck in my 2003?

Thanks

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

welcome

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the audio & navigation section.

 

[jrford]

it depends on the color of the plugs in back of the radio, they have to be both black or grey. Also check the 20-pin connector you should only find two wires (steering wheel). The rest of the 20-pin is for the Rear DVD but it will also take an iPod adapter, PIE makes one, it plugs between radio and oem harness. . someone did this not to long ago.