Master MP3/Wiring Thread

[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.

[grnhybrid]

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]

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]

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]

mine allows the in-dash cd changer to work.

[greenhybrider]

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]

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