connecting iPod

Titan04rules · 01-01-2005, 01:14 AM

How do i connect my iPod to the auxiliary input of the stereo??? ipod's wesbite has accessories to connect ipod to the stereo of an automobil but it's not direct. Can i just use a basic audio cable to connect it??

Thanx guys

TITAN MAN · 01-01-2005, 01:51 AM

I use a stereo mini plug(male on both ends) and plug it into the headphone jack and the aux on the dash

lamo762 · 01-01-2005, 08:58 AM

I got a kit from Best buy . You plug it in to the lighter hole & it sends out a raido sig . works good

Titan04rules · 01-01-2005, 09:40 AM

yeah i dont want it through the radio...i wanna use the aux on the dash... thanx

lamo762 · 01-01-2005, 09:53 AM

ok let my know if you find somthing that works.

ltitan · 01-01-2005, 10:08 AM

To connect to the AUX input you just need a cable with minijacks on both ends. It's basically just headphone jacks on both ends.

Or, for those with the DVD player, do what I did and buy a Monster cable that splits minijack to two audio outputs and plug those into the auxiliary inputs of the DVD player - the sound quality is really good that way.

KTMKEV · 01-01-2005, 10:16 AM

Try this http://www.mindspring.com/~pmbenn/iPod/cable.htm
Then read this Hardwired MP3 Player
This is how i wired my ipod.
Kevin

ruauman2 · 01-01-2005, 10:44 AM

Radio Shack has a 6 foot mini to mini cable that works great, gold plated jacks on each end. I think it is around $17. I thought this may be expensive but I wasn't up for shopping around.

Fatfreeone · 01-01-2005, 01:53 PM

just get an ipod charger for the lighter socket and then get a super cheap AUX cord to plug into the top of iPod...works better than the wireless

oktex88 · 01-01-2005, 02:14 PM

I got 6ft 1/8 Stereo to 1/8 Stereo from Radioshack for about $5. Make sure you get the Stereo one and not the mono, I made that mistake

logicjunky · 01-01-2005, 02:27 PM

I use my dock/cradle w/ the mini cable to the AUX port on my stereo. It works just like the headphone out jack. It's up to you...

ruauman2 · 01-01-2005, 05:22 PM

Damn oktex88...did you have to rub my nose in it! Maybe I didn't look hard enough at Radio Shack. All I saw was the $17 cable. Oh well, live and learn.

nizel · 01-01-2005, 06:15 PM

its the same cable that you are using for your computer speakers.

Titan04rules · 01-02-2005, 04:12 PM

bought the audio cable from radioshack..works fine..
thanx guys

Jaimster · 01-02-2005, 10:20 PM

Where are you guys placing your ipod in your Trucks? I'm using a short 1 foot mini cable and my ipod is in my cub holder next to the shifter. I want a better holder or place where I can have it where it's easy to get to and change the songs easily....any recommendations?