ipod connection

[big_el]

i was just wondering if it possible to connect my ipod up to my cd player in my car.

Someone said the other day if it hasnt got 'mp3' above the cd slot then i have to get a newer edition.

is this right ?

[Upperoilcan]

Whatever you do,DO not get the VW IPOD connector fitted...absolute sh!te.......complete waste of £155.00....
 

[big_el]

ok, thanks. so it is possible to fit it ?

if it is, how does it work ? because there is only CD, FM and AM on the unit. doesnt it have to have AUX or something ?

[Lee_dub]

No no mate I think your confused slightly!

I said if you want to play mp3's on your cd player you need the one with the mp3 logo above the slot, I assumed you ment an mp3 CD!  Any of the cd players with the option of a cd changer can have a iPod interface connected.

Hope that's clearer mate?

[big_el]

yeah thats what i meant mate. on my previous post i actually put mp3 player. so how do i go about doing this and how does it work without its own button ?

[Colinv]

I don't know how much works involved whether you can get away with just ordering a loom, but I've got a brand new iPod housing and connection that comes fitted in the golf match in the armrest if it's any use to you? It's over £230 to buy new. It's still boxed brand new

[big_el]

i dont have an arm rest mate. im after a bit of info on how to get one fitted tho.

if i did get one fitted, is it a case of either ipod connection or cd changer ?

and will your thing only work with arm rest ?

[Colinv]

i dont have an arm rest mate. im after a bit of info on how to get one fitted tho.

if i did get one fitted, is it a case of either ipod connection or cd changer ?

and will your thing only work with arm rest ?

ah sorry I hadn't read the post right. As said earlier, vw do the cheaper iPod fitting kit that gets wired into the original cd player loom that goes to a small box that gets hidden behind the cd player then an iPod lead comes off that and into the glovebox usually. It's not the best of kits, I believe the one I mentioned is a bit better but can only be fitted inside an armrest as The connection comes fitted in a single DIN tray. As you also mentioned, a cd changer would be your only other option

[mick ov mids]

buy yourself a lead with a 3.5mm jack and 2 rca connector's on then feed the lead through to to the glove box, ipod lead costs £20 max for a good quality 1, obviously this option depends on if you have rca connectors on the back of your car stereo 

[big_el]

ah sorry I hadn't read the post right. As said earlier, vw do the cheaper iPod fitting kit that gets wired into the original cd player loom that goes to a small box that gets hidden behind the cd player then an iPod lead comes off that and into the glovebox usually. It's not the best of kits, I believe the one I mentioned is a bit better but can only be fitted inside an armrest as The connection comes fitted in a single DIN tray. As you also mentioned, a cd changer would be your only other option

how much am i looking at for the first one . that plugs into the back ?

buy yourself a lead with a 3.5mm jack and 2 rca connector's on then feed the lead through to to the glove box, ipod lead costs £20 max for a good quality 1, obviously this option depends on if you have rca connectors on the back of your car stereo 

this is one of the things i wanted to know, whether you could use a jack, im not too fussed about being able to use the headunit to control the ipod. just want better sound then through the FM transmitter