hard wire ipod plug to OEM radio?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by marx404, Sep 29, 2006.

  1. marx404

    marx404 Guest

    My 02 SC2 has the optional CD/cassette deck which allows you to upgrade to a
    dealer-installed center inatlled 6 CD changer. I dont have the CD changer. I
    do have an Delphi XM roady 2 with the cassette adapter. I was wondering if
    there was any way to wire the radio to an ipod compatible jack so I can
    directly plug my roady 2 into my radio using what would be the connection
    for the 6 CD changer?
     
    marx404, Sep 29, 2006
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    Bob Shuman Guest

    Use an iPod FM modulator. Fairly cheap and no hacking required.

    Bob
     
    Bob Shuman, Sep 30, 2006
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  3. marx404

    marx404 Guest

    thanks anyways, but FM modulation provides the worst of the choices for
    sound as compared to direct connection, thats my goal, direct connection to
    radio. Per XM manual, hard wire is best, FM mod worst.

    marx404
     
    marx404, Sep 30, 2006
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    BläBlä Guest

    FM modulator isnt bad at all if it plugs in line with your antenna wire.
    Its not like MP3's are known for super sound quality.

    Found these with a quick glance in saturnfans.
    http://www.logjamelectronics.com/
    http://www.soundgate.com/
     
    BläBlä, Oct 1, 2006
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    Oppie Guest

    Check with Crutchfield or your local pro car audio installer. My son got a
    software mod on his GM truck radio to allow direct audio input on the stock
    radio. It even shows "ext audio" on the display of the radio when selected.
    Everything is software driven these days so all it takes is the right
    programs and sometimes the right 'dongle' to hack things together. The pros
    have figured it out already...
    Oppie
     
    Oppie, Oct 2, 2006
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