Best way to connect ipod
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Best way to connect ipod
I have a 06 1500 sport with just the 6 disc and i want to be able to run my ipod through the factory stereo. I dont want to change anything else and I still want to be able to use the factory sirius satellite radio. I found the iSimple ISCH73 from http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...le-ISCH73.html has anyone used it or which is the best way?
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I can't speak for the iSimple unit, but I put in a USA-Spec CHrysler interface, and I really like it.
It has the input for the iPOd, plus one additional line-level input for a portable DVD unit (or what have you).
It will also charge the iPod and allow HU control for playback so the iPod can stay hidden in the glovebox.
On my OEM HU I Don't get title/artist info, just track numbers, but IIRC, the more advanced HU's may allow artist text as well.
It has the input for the iPOd, plus one additional line-level input for a portable DVD unit (or what have you).
It will also charge the iPod and allow HU control for playback so the iPod can stay hidden in the glovebox.
On my OEM HU I Don't get title/artist info, just track numbers, but IIRC, the more advanced HU's may allow artist text as well.
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with these adapters, yes - all stock radio functions remain the same.
On my USA-Spec unit, it plugs into the 6-disk changer port at the back of the HU, and allows HU control of the track selection on the iPOD (you select the iPOD with the mode button, and selecting disk 5 allows iPOd control, disk 6 select the additional RCA input.
THere is no FM modulator, so no problem asociated with that - and it bypasses the analog (earphone) output of the iPOD and uses the big connector for both audio as well as charging, so you don't have to worry about competing volume controls.
On my USA-Spec unit, it plugs into the 6-disk changer port at the back of the HU, and allows HU control of the track selection on the iPOD (you select the iPOD with the mode button, and selecting disk 5 allows iPOd control, disk 6 select the additional RCA input.
THere is no FM modulator, so no problem asociated with that - and it bypasses the analog (earphone) output of the iPOD and uses the big connector for both audio as well as charging, so you don't have to worry about competing volume controls.