Auxiliary iPod Dock in stock Delco HU!?!? YES!
10-10-2006, 12:37 PM
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That is a really nice piece of work you did there! Kudos! 
I just wanted to mention that there are a number of aftermarket products that can accomplish most of what you did (except for the Ipod charging function). For those that are not very electronicaly capable or have other reasons not to do your mod. It would not be as sweet or nearly as satisfying, plus they're more expensive, but it'* an option.
http://www.installer.com/item/display_item.php?it=pxgm9
OR
http://www.installer.com/item/displa...php?it=gm9-aux
I just wanted to mention that there are a number of aftermarket products that can accomplish most of what you did (except for the Ipod charging function). For those that are not very electronicaly capable or have other reasons not to do your mod. It would not be as sweet or nearly as satisfying, plus they're more expensive, but it'* an option.
http://www.installer.com/item/display_item.php?it=pxgm9
OR
http://www.installer.com/item/displa...php?it=gm9-aux
GM
1996-2000 GM Vehicles with Class-2 Data-bus (RDS) radios.
Connects to 9 pin auxiliary input port on the back of the factory radio.
Provides two pairs of stereo inputs. Inputs selectable via included toggle switch. Note: Requires factory auxiliary source such as; console or dash mounted cassette, CD player or console mounted CD changer.
1996-2000 GM Vehicles with Class-2 Data-bus (RDS) radios.
Connects to 9 pin auxiliary input port on the back of the factory radio.
Provides two pairs of stereo inputs. Inputs selectable via included toggle switch. Note: Requires factory auxiliary source such as; console or dash mounted cassette, CD player or console mounted CD changer.
10-10-2006, 10:43 PM
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lol, where was someone with that answer when I asked if this could be done in the first place!!!??!
But you're right, I had much more fun, gained more experience, and it'* way cooler doing it my way.
But you're right, I had much more fun, gained more experience, and it'* way cooler doing it my way.
10-11-2006, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by BonneAlien
Looks great!
Do we have an electrical engineer on our hands??
Do we have an electrical engineer on our hands??
10-11-2006, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by lash
That is a really nice piece of work you did there! Kudos!
I just wanted to mention that there are a number of aftermarket products that can accomplish most of what you did (except for the Ipod charging function). For those that are not very electronicaly capable or have other reasons not to do your mod. It would not be as sweet or nearly as satisfying, plus they're more expensive, but it'* an option.
http://www.installer.com/item/display_item.php?it=pxgm9
OR
http://www.installer.com/item/displa...php?it=gm9-aux
I just wanted to mention that there are a number of aftermarket products that can accomplish most of what you did (except for the Ipod charging function). For those that are not very electronicaly capable or have other reasons not to do your mod. It would not be as sweet or nearly as satisfying, plus they're more expensive, but it'* an option.
http://www.installer.com/item/display_item.php?it=pxgm9
OR
http://www.installer.com/item/displa...php?it=gm9-aux
GM
1996-2000 GM Vehicles with Class-2 Data-bus (RDS) radios.
Connects to 9 pin auxiliary input port on the back of the factory radio.
Provides two pairs of stereo inputs. Inputs selectable via included toggle switch. Note: Requires factory auxiliary source such as; console or dash mounted cassette, CD player or console mounted CD changer.
1996-2000 GM Vehicles with Class-2 Data-bus (RDS) radios.
Connects to 9 pin auxiliary input port on the back of the factory radio.
Provides two pairs of stereo inputs. Inputs selectable via included toggle switch. Note: Requires factory auxiliary source such as; console or dash mounted cassette, CD player or console mounted CD changer.
According to that company (I called them today) neither of those items will work with the AM/FM/CD player that is in my 97 Bonne. They only work on the ones that have a CD changer input, which mine doesn't. The only thing they have is a hard wired FM Modulator. Not the way I want to go.
10-11-2006, 01:44 PM
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I don't think they are accurate there. The only thing you really need is the 9-pin input. I know someone here at my work put one in his Corvette. He originally bought the GM9-AUX, but that wasn't good, 'cause he had the internal CD changer. So he bought the other one for his.
Using the right kit, you are doing the same thing that ACiD did.
Using the right kit, you are doing the same thing that ACiD did.
10-11-2006, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by lash
I don't think they are accurate there. The only thing you really need is the 9-pin input. I know someone here at my work put one in his Corvette. He originally bought the GM9-AUX, but that wasn't good, 'cause he had the internal CD changer. So he bought the other one for his.
Using the right kit, you are doing the same thing that ACiD did.
Using the right kit, you are doing the same thing that ACiD did.
So, will one of these work for me or not?
Thanks
Gary
10-12-2006, 02:19 PM
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OK, now your reaching my limit of knowledge on these items. I know that the GM9-Aux says it doesn't work specifically with the AM/FM/CD player, so that sucks for your particular situation. I do know that each of these products are "inline" connectors, meaning that they have both a 9-pin Male connector and a 9-pin Female connector. You connect them in between your HU and the factory 9-pin Male connector.
So your single wire would indeed be reconnected.
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OK, so I looked further on that particular site and found a more expensive item that should work for sure, called IPOD2CAR: at http://www.installer.com/ipod/
So your single wire would indeed be reconnected.
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OK, so I looked further on that particular site and found a more expensive item that should work for sure, called IPOD2CAR: at http://www.installer.com/ipod/
IPOD2CAR - $180.00
Apple iPod Auxiliary Audio
The hottest MP3 player just got hotter!
iPod fans will love this interface!
The IPOD2CAR is an Auxiliary Audio Input and Controller for your iPod, that connects directly to 18 different manufacturers factory radios.
- No FM modulators
- Change tracks using the radio or steering wheel audio controls
- Charges the iPod battery
- Turns off the iPod when vehicle turns off.
- Works with iPod mini and 2nd generation iPods with touch pads up to and including 4th gen ipods.
The IPOD2CAR pictured at the right, must be used with an interface cable (BELOW) for the car which is listed in the following chart - car cable purchased separately (under $10)
Apple iPod Auxiliary Audio
The hottest MP3 player just got hotter!
iPod fans will love this interface!
The IPOD2CAR is an Auxiliary Audio Input and Controller for your iPod, that connects directly to 18 different manufacturers factory radios.
- No FM modulators
- Change tracks using the radio or steering wheel audio controls
- Charges the iPod battery
- Turns off the iPod when vehicle turns off.
- Works with iPod mini and 2nd generation iPods with touch pads up to and including 4th gen ipods.
The IPOD2CAR pictured at the right, must be used with an interface cable (BELOW) for the car which is listed in the following chart - car cable purchased separately (under $10)
10-13-2006, 11:06 AM
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Lash:
That one won't work either. If you look at the compatibility list, down at the bottom you find the following language:
"1995-1999 Radios with built in CD player (Except Corvette) are NOT compatible with the iPod2car interface because they do not have CD changer control functions."
So, that isn't going to work either. Bad deal.
That one won't work either. If you look at the compatibility list, down at the bottom you find the following language:
"1995-1999 Radios with built in CD player (Except Corvette) are NOT compatible with the iPod2car interface because they do not have CD changer control functions."
So, that isn't going to work either. Bad deal.
10-13-2006, 11:46 AM
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Lol!
OK, I give...
Jes' tryin' to help out a fellow BCer...
If it'* true that there are no current aftermarket patches for the AM/FM/CD player, then I challenge ACiD or someone else to get to work and find a patch and switch method that will work for the electronically stunted masses. I'll be happy to finance and coordinate production of a working product (after the proper patent application, that is). We'll sell it to these distributors. It wouldn't be a huge market, but certainly worth development, IMO.
It'* essentially a matter of providing direct input, it shouldn't have to be rocket science...
OK, I give...
Jes' tryin' to help out a fellow BCer... If it'* true that there are no current aftermarket patches for the AM/FM/CD player, then I challenge ACiD or someone else to get to work and find a patch and switch method that will work for the electronically stunted masses. I'll be happy to finance and coordinate production of a working product (after the proper patent application, that is). We'll sell it to these distributors. It wouldn't be a huge market, but certainly worth development, IMO.
It'* essentially a matter of providing direct input, it shouldn't have to be rocket science...
