Ipod hook up.....
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Ipod hook up.....
I have a stock CD Player in my truck from the factory and I was wondering if there was a way to plug something into the back to run an Ipod through the radio or if I would have to buy the radio tuner kit thing.
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From: Vale, NC
I got one of the radio tuner types recently and I would caution you a little on them if you aren't familiar. First, you really have to be out of the city environment or else it is really hard to get a decent station to patch in to. Second, no matter what you find, you are essentially listening through a station with static - in mine I can always vaguely hear the static - sometimes more than others.
On the plus side, if travelling in the rural areas it gives you access to your iPod. But, if I was more inclined, I think I would have saved the $60 I spent and put it toward a radio with an Aux port.
Just my .02
On the plus side, if travelling in the rural areas it gives you access to your iPod. But, if I was more inclined, I think I would have saved the $60 I spent and put it toward a radio with an Aux port.
Just my .02
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I bought one of these but haven't had the chance to install it yet.
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I don't have an iPod but my daughter does. That thing has made me say more than 1 bad word trying to add music to it!
Before I changed my cassette out for a CD radio I used one of these for several different players.
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I don't have an iPod but my daughter does. That thing has made me say more than 1 bad word trying to add music to it!
Before I changed my cassette out for a CD radio I used one of these for several different players.
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From: SE Wyoming
If you just want an Ipod hookup look into a Roadtrip FM transmitter:
RoadTrip FM Transmitter and iPod Car Charger : Audio & Video from Overstock.com
Or one like it. I never get static on it although it is a bit quiet when I listen to podcasts, music it is fine.
If you are set on an Aux. port they can be had in a aftermarket CD headunit for around $100.
RoadTrip FM Transmitter and iPod Car Charger : Audio & Video from Overstock.com
Or one like it. I never get static on it although it is a bit quiet when I listen to podcasts, music it is fine.
If you are set on an Aux. port they can be had in a aftermarket CD headunit for around $100.
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im not sure if i had the same thing as posted above, but they sell a kit, it wires in to the factory CD player, the CD player thinks its a 6cd changer, so it works off of the CD button, it worked good BUTTT i had a ton of other stereo/sub equipment all tied in with mine so it came down to the bottom line and the smart choice was to just pick up a 200buck aftermarket mp3/ CD deck and scrap the 120dollar mess of wiring harnesses...
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hey i was just wondering is it possible to get an aftermarket head unit and still use the stock cd changer?
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I know that many people are able to buy kits to hook into an OEM stereo's CD changer port if they don't have a CD changer to plug into an ipod etc with a 3.5mm headphone type plug. much better sound quality than an FM modulator anyway - just couldn't have a CD changer hooked up in that case is all. I'm not sure of the availability for Ford stereos though but I know they exist for other makes.
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From: Georgia
I had a stock deck in my 97 with a tape deck and 6cd changer. Borrowed sister in laws cigarette lighter thing for my ipod and it sucked in san antonio. Interference like crazy so i bought a tape deck adapter for $15 and it worked great. Recently however I re-installed my Alpine and just bought the ipod wire. Now i can flip through songs, folders via my remote so no more squinting at the screen while driving.....sorry if i ever swerved at anyone
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I use a MONSTER wireless transmitter for my Ipod. it works beautifully, of course, it has to be tuned to the proper station. I started out with it when I was living in the Houston area - no problems. I've recently moved to San Antonio - still no problems. as a matter of fact, I only have to change frequencies once for the 188 mile trip between these 2 cities. the only time I get static is when I get too far from the frequency, like when driving between San Antonio and Corpus Christi - the station will start to fade once I'm in the downtown area of Corpus. I didn't want to invest any monies in a "new" radio for my '99. however, the MONSTER is about $90. but well worth it.
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