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`very difficult to integrate aftermarket head units into some vehicles because they would flip
`i wires onhamessestomakethem incompatiblewith the aftermarket. BltzSafecreated In-linecir-
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`i effectiveoption. BlitSafemanufacturesunitsforMercedes,Volvo,Jaguar,Chrysler,and Honda
`| Accord vehicles (with CD changercontrols), However, theywill work in allVolvos, Jaguars, and
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