iPOD installs? Anyone done it?

BenettonVW · 2006-01-02T01:40:29+00:00

Just looking at the options of installing an iPOD in the NB, but want to run it through the CD changer. I have done a bit of reading about it, but has anyone installed an iPOD into their VW on here?

Golde60 Fahrvergnugen

858 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Feb 2006, 10:13 am

#458114

jim

i ve just installed a 'black box' unit to work with my aftermarket sony head unit.

i didnt want to run the stereo off the headphone output of the ipod cos the quality of sound was going to be compromised

other benefits are charging oof the ipod while connected and controlling from the head unit/remote/steering wheel (depending on what car/stereo you have)

installation was a breeze, was costly though. i had to import from us and airfreight.

do a google on how to install ipod into car, which i m sure you have already done.

i got mine from mp3yourcar.com (or something similar)

installation is:
-connect 3 cords (2 rcas, 1 controller input) to head unit
-connect the other end of the above to 'black box'
-connect black to ipod
-secure black box

all i got to do know is figure out how to operate the thing

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Golde60 Fahrvergnugen

858 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Feb 2006, 10:16 am

#458115

BenettonVW wrote:From my readings in the US NB forums, there was such a unit to 'hardwire' the ipod in through the stacker cable, and this unit would confuse the HU, thinking it was a stacker, and therefore working accordingly; that is, song selection, volume, you name it, rather than just an amplifier that the signal is converted to sound through.
Thanks for your help!

just had another read after my last post

this is what i have got.

if you ve got any queries give me a u2u

or i ll see u at the jambouree

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Feb 2006, 8:49 pm

#458255

Kim, got the OEM unit, made by VW for VW.. Now the install.. 😉

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Liam_81 Officially Full-On Dubber

288 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 11 Jan 2007, 11:29 am

#563595

Bumping up an old thread.

There is now an amp made from blaupunkt (spelling) that has a headphone jack in it. You will just need a headphone/headphone to connect the ipod to the amp... this means no headunit needed. The RRP on the 4 channel amp is $299

Sounds to me that headunits could become things of the past if ipods and mp3 players keep progressing the way they are, all they need to do is pick up radio frequencies.