MP 3 integration with factory radio
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MP 3 integration with factory radio
Help!
I’ve read though numerous posts and threads and find myself more confused than ever. He is what I’m trying to do:
I have a ’98 SE with a factory radio unit with a single CD changer, no cassette. I am thinking about purchasing an ITouch and I’ve read that you can integrate it to the factory radio, and can continue to use the steering wheel radio controls.
The one unit I read about appeared to suggest that it would only work with a factory CD and cassette player……….again, I only have the single CD player.
Also, based on the foregoing information, if anyone can suggest what I need to purchase to make this work, I’d appreciate it…..part number or website.
Thanks in advance.
I’ve read though numerous posts and threads and find myself more confused than ever. He is what I’m trying to do:
I have a ’98 SE with a factory radio unit with a single CD changer, no cassette. I am thinking about purchasing an ITouch and I’ve read that you can integrate it to the factory radio, and can continue to use the steering wheel radio controls.
The one unit I read about appeared to suggest that it would only work with a factory CD and cassette player……….again, I only have the single CD player.
Also, based on the foregoing information, if anyone can suggest what I need to purchase to make this work, I’d appreciate it…..part number or website.
Thanks in advance.
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My suggestion would be to go with an aftermarket radio. There really isn't a *cheap* way to get the audio into the factory radio unless you fm modulate it, which generally sounds horrible, or use a tape adapter. You can get an aftermarket radio fairly cheap that has an aux input, or even better, can control and charge your iPod. I've got an alpine with a steering wheel control module, so I can use my steering controls, and I just leave my iPod in the center console. It'* always charged and I can control it right on the radio.
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as far as i know, the only way you're going to be able to play your ipod with your stereo is through an FM transmitter. I agree with Tom, go buy an aftermarket headunit, they are cheap enuff these days.
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Although many audiophiles pooh-pooh them, there are some good quality inline FM transmitters that need to be hardwired in. The only issue is that they usually come in 1/4" antenna and GM used the mini-antenna, so you need to adapter-up to the transmitter box, then adapter-back-down to the radio. I have my van set up like this and it works very well. Maybe the audio quality isn't show-ready, but it'* there and it doesn't hiss or crackle. I got all the stuff from crutchfield.
OTOH there is no OEM radio quite like what'* available in the aftermarket these days. USB MP3, MP3-CD, built-in iPod controls, bluetooth handsfree through the car'* speakers, etc are available in most sub-$300 head units. I have a Pioneer FH-P800BT in my Riv, and a PAC-SWI(PS) to keep the steering wheel controls alive. I love the features and setup.
The wired antenna adapter is something like this from crutchfield:
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_142FMMO...02.html?tp=121
OTOH there is no OEM radio quite like what'* available in the aftermarket these days. USB MP3, MP3-CD, built-in iPod controls, bluetooth handsfree through the car'* speakers, etc are available in most sub-$300 head units. I have a Pioneer FH-P800BT in my Riv, and a PAC-SWI(PS) to keep the steering wheel controls alive. I love the features and setup.
The wired antenna adapter is something like this from crutchfield:
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_142FMMO...02.html?tp=121
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