Master MP3/Wiring Thread - Page 10 - GreenHybrid

Eric91780 · #91 (**permalink**) 07-08-2008, 10:10 PM

Do I have to use one of these interfaces or a fm modulator to listen to my ipod through my stereo system?

I have a 2007 Escape with a cd changer.

Is there a way I could just splice into the audio in lines from the cd changer and put a simple multi wire switch in from radio shack to switch from cd changer to ipod.

I dont mind having to control my ipod from the actual ipod.

Is this system realy that complicated that I must use a $120 interface?

Sorry if I missed something in all pages on this thread.

grnhybrid · #92 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric91780

Do I have to use one of these interfaces or a fm modulator to listen to my ipod through my stereo system?

I have a 2007 Escape with a cd changer.

Is there a way I could just splice into the audio in lines from the cd changer and put a simple multi wire switch in from radio shack to switch from cd changer to ipod.

I dont mind having to control my ipod from the actual ipod.

Is this system realy that complicated that I must use a $120 interface?

Sorry if I missed something in all pages on this thread.

Well, not sure if its worth the trouble of trying to kludge into the harness.
For $150 from LogJam I was able to do a nice clean install with the harnesses they supply. Mine had the 16pin connector. Use the SAT button and the radio thinks your ipod is a satellite receiver. Displays text, scans, search, etc. Sounds is excellent too, true line-level sound, sooo much better than an FM modulator.
I think it was well worth it.
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piefrd03pods.html

greenhybrider · #93 (**permalink**) 07-31-2008, 03:45 AM

Has anyone used the PIE FRDW/PC-POD2 iPOD® interface to hook up to a iphone 3G?

I am curious to try out the iPhone on this!

greenhybrider · #94 (**permalink**) 07-31-2008, 04:47 AM

So even after two years, no manufacturer has come out with a harness that will allow the simultaneous use of IPOD (with headunit control) + CD changer (without disconnecting it)????

grnhybrid · #95 (**permalink**) 07-31-2008, 07:19 AM

mine allows the in-dash cd changer to work.

greenhybrider · #96 (**permalink**) 07-31-2008, 11:55 AM

It doesn't seem like the Escape models with navigational radio are able to work with the harnesses to have both ipod and CD changer, am I right?

It seems only Escape models with Sat capability are able to take advantage of the interface.

deezwho · #97 (**permalink**) 08-30-2008, 05:59 AM

has anyone figured out all the various pins on the back of the radio?

ranger01 · #98 (**permalink**) 09-08-2008, 07:49 PM

The non nav system, has an 'aux' button but no input. So, is there a way to direct connect an ipod to this system?

fehy06 · #99 (**permalink**) 10-21-2009, 06:15 PM

Would any of the solutions described for an external mp3 player also work for a Sirius radio without the Visteon adapter? Has anyone tried it? Can you feed the Sirius display into the Visteon radio display?

-Dave

cooperk851 · #**100** (**permalink**) 11-06-2009, 05:12 PM

is there anyway to just AUX cable an ipod into the system? Because When you use an AUX cable it is generally much clearer than FM transmitter. The second thing i would like to know is if anyone has put systems in their FEH's. I don't want to go with a huge sub in the back, i just want to wire tweaters in.