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Post by justjosh on Mar 1, 2006 14:04:18 GMT -3
Has anyone here wired an ipod into a stock TJ stereo? If so, what type of mount did you use for the ipod and where did you put it?
I remember finding something online that will convert the CD changer input on the back of the stereo over to RCA type plugs and then something else that will plug into that and then into the bottom of the ipod to play through and charge the ipod at the same time.
Just wondering who did something like this and how it came out.
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Post by jps4jeep on Mar 1, 2006 14:22:18 GMT -3
they make a RF interface for chrysler vehicles, not bad, not as good as a hard wire. I don't believe you can hard wire to a factory CD player....
Let me re-phrase that, I don't think you want me to hard wire it to a factory deck, I am sure I could do it, but won't be pretty.
Steve, Chime in...
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Post by bchcky on Mar 1, 2006 18:24:20 GMT -3
i hard wired mine into my aftermarket alpine deck. i'm sure it could be done. check wherever you would (dealership, website, manual etc) what would plug into the AUX input on the back of your factory deck, assuming it has cd changer capability. for mine, it was a $20 alpine cable that plugged into the AUX input on the back of the deck, came out from there to RCA jacks, then i just got a cable of RCA to headphone and ran it out from behind my dash. it is nice having it hardwired, but i also know plenty of people that use the itrip, even in the city, and rarely get interference problems.
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Post by justjosh on Mar 1, 2006 22:18:57 GMT -3
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Post by njhcx4xlife on Mar 2, 2006 1:18:35 GMT -3
I am actually debating on buying the same thing...I've heard they work well...vince
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Post by crazik on Mar 3, 2006 21:10:56 GMT -3
Go onto www.crutchfield.comenter your vehicle info and follow the links for ipods. I bought this cool interface that plugs into the cd changer input in the back of the stock radio. Its basically a small box (about 4"x4"x2") that you hide behind the glove box, that has a wire going to the radio and then an input for left/right speakers. You then just plug into the top of the ipod where the head phones would go and run the wire to the interface box. This thing does not power the ipod and you can't control the ipod, but for 60 bucks its alot better than an FM transmitter. KEV |
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Post by chrometj on Mar 4, 2006 21:03:18 GMT -3
crutchfield rules!
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Post by slab42 on Mar 7, 2006 12:57:41 GMT -3
If your factory radio says "cd" on the #1 key, than you can use the peripheral ipod interface to control your ipod with your factory radio. then you just keep your ipod in your glove box plugged in. If you don't wanna do that, then the monster cable FM modulators work great. the itrip sucks a**, as do most FM modulators, but I can vouch for the monster cable one's quality. If you wanna mount the ipod where it is visible, go to bracketron and use the drop down menu on the top right corner to find your jeep. they make a bracket that you can use to mount satellite radios, ipods, etc. or try pro fit and search their VSMs. you can used coupon code "bostonbb" to get 30% off the pro fit site. HTH ~steve |
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Post by justjosh on Mar 7, 2006 14:07:32 GMT -3
Sweet! Thanks for the links.
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Post by fixins13 on Mar 13, 2006 15:26:03 GMT -3
I've got a similar setup in m YJ. I have a Tuffy console so it's all in the center compartment. If what Slab is talking about is the same thing I have for my Kenwood, it's a little box that basically tricks the factory stereo (or Kenwood stereo in my case) into thinking that the iPod is an external CD changer. I drilled a hole in the bottom of the big compartment of my Tuffy and ran the wire to a connector on the back of the head unit. Then all you do is plug in your iPod (it charges it at the same time) and everything else is controlled on your actual head unit. I just leave my Ipod locked in the center console most of the time now except when it's time to load new songs or remove stuff I'm sick of. Real slick.
Adam
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