MP3 CD's -- 2003 VS 2004

[Cordoba1]

Hi guys... After reading that colossal "we got the wrong radios thread", I sincerely hope this thread doesn't break down like that.. But I have a simple question -- Here goes:

2003 MM's do not play MP3 CD's... I remember reading Ford literature indicating that all 2004 FordMoCo vehicles will play MP3 CD's.

Question: Do 2004 Mercury Marauder sound-systems recognize and play MP3 CD's?

[fastblackmerc]

No. not in the radio or the CD changer.

[RF Overlord]

I did a search for "wrong radios" and couldn't find it...do you have a link?

[Pops]

PM Rich ( magindat) and I am sure he will no the answer ti this.

[Cordoba1]

I did a search for "wrong radios" and couldn't find it...do you have a link?

Here's the link.. Have fun! :) http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3002&highlight=mp3

[Raudermaster]

No, they don't play MP3's. Both my parents have '04's and they don't play MP3's.

[shodude]

mine does.. but then i don't have the stocker in the car.. bought the ford audiophile unit for it. 6 disk indash changer with mp3 support and satalite capable.

[racorcey]

Here's the link.. Have fun! :) http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3002&highlight=mp3

Reading this closed set of postings, it peaked my interest. I looked at my 2004 MM radio, window sticker, and owner's manual.

Original sticker says it's equipped with a "Audiofile" sound system.

Owner's manual clearly shows two pictorials - the first one, an Audiofile radio, shows "Alpine" on the tape door; the second one, a "Premium" radio, doesn't have the "Alpine" on the tape door.

My radio has no "Alpine" on the tape door.

Reading the posts from 4.5 years ago, all the conversation was about 2003's, since the 2004's were not in production yet.

Doing some searching did provide some interesting info, but not what I was looking for.

I "assume" I have the Alpine radio, if only because the sub-woofer system is there. I assume that the Premium version did not have a sub-woofer system. I can be wrong, of course.

So what say you more radio experienced 2004 MM people out there? Does "Alpine" have to be clearly marked on the tape door for it to be an Alpine/Audifile system? Or is there another way to tell?

Thanks!

[PRCARGUY]

Reading this closed set of postings, it peaked my interest. I looked at my 2004 MM radio, window sticker, and owner's manual.

Original sticker says it's equipped with a "Audiofile" sound system.

Owner's manual clearly shows two pictorials - the first one, an Audiofile radio, shows "Alpine" on the tape door; the second one, a "Premium" radio, doesn't have the "Alpine" on the tape door.

My radio has no "Alpine" on the tape door.

Reading the posts from 4.5 years ago, all the conversation was about 2003's, since the 2004's were not in production yet.

Doing some searching did provide some interesting info, but not what I was looking for.

I "assume" I have the Alpine radio, if only because the sub-woofer system is there. I assume that the Premium version did not have a sub-woofer system. I can be wrong, of course.

So what say you more radio experienced 2004 MM people out there? Does "Alpine" have to be clearly marked on the tape door for it to be an Alpine/Audifile system? Or is there another way to tell?

Thanks!
Anybody...somebody...can someone answer this?:confused:

[Aren Jay]

I don't have any MP3's.

Found some made a CD popped it in, it just says CR-Rom Mute. Plays but no sound.

I bet it doesn't work.

Tape deck says Dolby and then something to small to read.