Miata Mailing List: April 1993, Message #126
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   From: (none)
Subject: Miata stereo shorting plug (DIN)
   Date: (none)

	I am replacing my factory CD player on my Miata with a Sony DAT deck
with CD changer controls.  I ordered a smart switch from Crutchfield that 
can switch on and off the radio when the DAT/CD turns on (it is controlled
by the amplifier control lead from the DAT/CD deck).  The problem is that 
the smart switcher needs a shorting plug.  This plug is supposed to be plugged
into the back of the factory radio when you don't have a factory CD player. 
Without this plug, the amp doesn't turn on.  Does anyone out there have a 
plug they don't need?  I called up Mazda parts and they told me that I had
to buy a radio or factory CD changer to get this plug :(  Or if someone has 
this plug handy, show me how it is wired so I can make one myself.
 
Thanks,

Allen