Ipod Adapters

[Y2kGoofball]

Just wondering what people are doing to hook their Ipod up to their cars?

Theres no genuine adapter for any LR with Ipod or Mp3 (as far as I know) but I continually have the question asked by customers, especially with new Disco 3's and Rangies. Manufacturers like Volvo (my other specialty :twisted: ) are now starting to produce add on modules which hard wire into the radio system and allow full control of the Ipod by the cars stereo/steering wheel controls (but their not yet availiable in Australia so we dont know the specifics)

Personally I use a battery operated FM modulator for my car which cost 50 bucks from DSE ... plug it in, tune to the station and away you go. Take it with you into another car.

Just wondering what other people are using and how well they work with Land Rover radios, any problems or suggestions. I am wanting to start suggesting a tried and tested brand or model FM modulator ... I think their all pretty much the same, but at least if I know a few people are using them I'd feel more comfortable recommending them to customers, especially customers who've never owned a Land Rover before and we're trying to keep happy with their purchase (until the service!!)

[CraigE]

If the new head units have a cd changer output plug on the back it is possible to get a splitter unit so an auxillary input can be hooked up. Pioneer have a unit I think is called an RBCD20 or similar. I do not know if it is compatable with LR head units. What brand are they using, used to be Eurovox. The unit I am talking about allows a cd changer to be added and another audio input device say from an MP3 or dvd player. I would assume the head unit will have to have an auxillary select.

[MickG]

I use the iTrip FM transmitter but would love to be able to hard wire it to the unit as occasionally the reception is bad in built up areas even with changing to find a clear frequency and I find I have to have the volume 3 times higher than normal to hear the music.....definition is much worse also.
I was actually going to speak to a guy tomorrow about how to hard wire my i Pod in so if he has anything useful to say I will get back.

Aye, Mick

[Maggot4x4]

Look here

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5852638407&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1)

[Tusker]

I gave up on the FM transmitter, just too much interference. Couldn't find a frequency that would do the whole trip home to work.

I'ver changed the radio for an Alpine, with the ipod adapter. Works vert well once you get used to it.

Regards
Max P

[Outlaw]

i've got an iTrip that was halfway useless, so pulled the aerial (copper wire) out of the enclosure and that helped about 15% but now have a thin wire sticking out of the enclosure to get bent all the time.

There was another topic on this subject in the tech section about 6 months back and someone said that the Roadtrip (as the ebay link above) works great and the people in the convoy around them could also tune in to the station.

From what i've read with the FM transmitters... the more power they can output the better they are...

Does anyone here have the knowledge of how to tap into the CD changer cable to be able to transmit through it??? I'm sure if you could work out the correct wires https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ any thoughts Drivesafe?

[JamesH]

I have a Griffin Road Trip and have never had any problems with it. In fact people driving in convoy can tune in. It is not a small unit but a relatively big meaty thing. It is meant to plug into the lighter socket but in the Defender it interfers with 5th gear because it sticks out so far.

It's true I have to turn the volume up a bit but I would not say overly much - the sound system itself is not reall powerful enough for Defenders.

Funny thing is I saw a UK magazine (CAR?) and was looking at the back for the index of cars and features, price output etc. They have a little symbol that indicates in the sound system was iPod compatible and I saw it on Rangie and Rangie Sport. Can't be certain if I saw it on Disco 3 or not. Thought I did.

[Quiggers]

A transmitter from DSE, which I think, will go back.

Doesn't work for the purposes of which it's intended, sometimes real good, sometimes hopeless, which is annoying.

In my pile of stuff is a Altec car radio/cassette which has a 'CD' input. (A cheapie). This female connection on the front of the device is ideal for a direct connection. The (expensive) VDO unit in the Disco is soooo complicated I haven't bothered....yet, but there's supposed to be a fitting somewhere, one day.....

GQ

[matbor]

Have seen a FM transmitter, that plugs in line with the antenna cable !! means you have to find the antenna plug on the back of the stereo, easy for some of the older cars, bit harder for the new ones https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Will try and find it.

Matt.

[matbor]

Thank god for google https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

http://www.brightonnet.co.jp/english/produ...bi-fmmo-bk.html (http://www.brightonnet.co.jp/english/product/ipod/bi-fmmo-bk.html)

and

http://www.techjapan.com/Article1068.html

Don't know if you can get it here, but I'm sure you can get it on ebay https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Should say it will be much better because it is feeding the signal directly into the antenna.

Matt.

[Y2kGoofball]

hmm interesting replies!

I didnt realise the FM transmitters havent lived up to expectations for alot of you guys. Admittidly mine also cops interfearance and I feel doesnt broadcast the songs at a high enough quality.

I'd love to find out about hardwiring them into the radios though, not that I'd suggest that to a customer (especially when he comes back and tells me he blew up a $1500 D3 stereo) but it'd be good to know how to do it, and that it can be done

[matbor]

I know for example there are guys out there that know how to do mods like that, for example I have been looking with interest at a mod that can be done to a mazda3 (my girlfriends car) to make the factory stereo play ipods. All it is, is a card that someone has made that plugs into the stereos expansion slot and then you run the cable to the ipod.

I guess all you need is the time, knowledge and wiliness to experiment !

Matt.

[richaur]

Any body chasing an Ipod interface that plugs into the back of Discovery11 2000 to 2003 and some 2004 models stereo head units. I have one for sale. Cost $135 but my mistake your gain, $100 posted.
If you have the head unit with tape deck and has at the rear plugs that look like the bottom connector for Grundig here (http://www.tehnomagazin.com/Auto-radio-car-connector/GRUNDIG-Car-Radio-Wiring-Connector.htm) then this unit will fit. It charges the Ipod as well.
I purchased it from here (http://www.installer.com/item/display_item.php?it=LROV-MLINK1-V1)

PM me.

[dmdigital]

Just a word of caution: Both iPod Touch and iPhone - Gen II have a different charging pin in the connector to previous iPods.

[warren9981]

I changed the radio in my Discovery1 to a JVC CD unit which has an auxiliary input in the front. Plug a cable directly to the headphone jack. Works great.

[Bushie]

Not the latest gear I know but do some hunting around on Google.

I found this site when looking for a way of hooking up the iPod in the defender to a pioneer CD unit, the CD player is now 9 years old so there would have to be a better way for newer stuff

gutterslide.com (http://www.stereophonik.com/gutterslide/IP-BUS_Hack/)

The only trick then was to find the menu item to turn on the aux select.



Martyn

[2 rocks]

I have now had 3 Alpine iPod comaptible head units - and they've all been brilliant, just plug n play. I've just had to get an iPhone adaptor for my CDA9884E to resolve the iPhone charging issue but it will work without it.
Awesome!
Cheers
Mike

[hoadie72]

Just a word of caution: Both iPod Touch and iPhone - Gen II have a different charging pin in the connector to previous iPods.

Yes and further to this, generic 12v-USB chargers won't work with the USB charging cable. Massive pain in the bum if you have a few lying around from a phone etc. Relatively easy to fix if you don't mind hacking the charger or making up your own cable, which is what I've done so I can charge my iPhone and iPod Touch in the car at the same time from one outlet.

[PaulP38a]

I just purchased this kit to hardwire the iPod in to the Blaupunkt stereo in my VZ Holden Crewman. The iPod is hidden and the factory stereo controls the music selection :cool:
iPod interface: Holden VY/VZ GTO stereo/radio/CD player - eBay Other Car Audio, Video, Audio, Video, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 01-Feb-10 10:44:53 AEDST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260546338065&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT)

I know it's not for a Landy stereo... my point is, this guy Vlad is in Melbourne and obviously a very smart cookie. He developed the Blaupunkt interface from scratch for his son and then started selling it, so I hear.

Maybe, if a group of like-minded individuals were to approach him with a couple of donor head-units for testing and development, and a supply of alcohol (or whatever he likes), perhaps he might consider doing something similar for the Land Rover community?

I don't need such a thing in my P38A Rangie or Freelander as I've already swapped the original stereo over for an iPod integrated unit.

Cheers, Paul.

[Craig]

I ended up Installing one of these....

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/07/1112.jpg

Ipod input, Bluetooth and Reversing camera.. It also plays CD's, DVD's USB flash drive with movies/mp3 and the wireless.

Craig

[PaulP38a]

Nice looking unit Craig. I like JVC head deck a lot.

Not my favourite U2 album playing though ;) "The Joshua Tree" if memory serves?... "streets have no name" and "with or without you"...

Cheers, Paul.

[Wil2k]

I also went down the path of looking at iPod solution for my D2. Controllers, converters etc to use with the CD changer loom. Gave up in the end. Too expensive, or to few head units to fit the D2. Didnt like the control interface for the CD changer loom>ipod units. etc etc.

Ended up buying a $50 FM modulator from supercr@p, installing that in behind the glove box, and modded my ASHTRAY with an old iPod dock. Now i have GREAT ipod sound. (the FM modulator is WAY better than any FM transmitter i've used). and still retain my CD changer, and original casette / radio unit.

I'll get around to posting the pics of the surgery I performed. (when I do the final tidy up) :)

Wil.

[juddy]

Land Rover do supply a ipod cable for the current Defender, however at 650 bucks fitted, its a bit steep, for 300 bucks alpine do a nice unit with fly away ipod wire, etc....





Just wondering what people are doing to hook their Ipod up to their cars?

Theres no genuine adapter for any LR with Ipod or Mp3 (as far as I know) but I continually have the question asked by customers, especially with new Disco 3's and Rangies. Manufacturers like Volvo (my other specialty :twisted: ) are now starting to produce add on modules which hard wire into the radio system and allow full control of the Ipod by the cars stereo/steering wheel controls (but their not yet availiable in Australia so we dont know the specifics)

Personally I use a battery operated FM modulator for my car which cost 50 bucks from DSE ... plug it in, tune to the station and away you go. Take it with you into another car.

Just wondering what other people are using and how well they work with Land Rover radios, any problems or suggestions. I am wanting to start suggesting a tried and tested brand or model FM modulator ... I think their all pretty much the same, but at least if I know a few people are using them I'd feel more comfortable recommending them to customers, especially customers who've never owned a Land Rover before and we're trying to keep happy with their purchase (until the service!!)

[Tombie]

I also went down the path of looking at iPod solution for my D2. Controllers, converters etc to use with the CD changer loom. Gave up in the end. Too expensive, or to few head units to fit the D2. Didnt like the control interface for the CD changer loom>ipod units. etc etc.

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Wil.

What do you mean by this?

Any single DIN head unit will fit :cool: