Best ipod adapter for C5?
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Best ipod adapter for C5?
Looking to put an Ipod adapter in my C5 with stock stereo, wondering which is the best model to use?
One of my concerns is that I've been told that I should get one that shuts the Ipod off when the ignition is turned off and will keep the settings such as last song played when it's turned back on so I don't have to reset everything each time. Are these two features possible with the kits out there?
Thanks in advance for any help!!!
One of my concerns is that I've been told that I should get one that shuts the Ipod off when the ignition is turned off and will keep the settings such as last song played when it's turned back on so I don't have to reset everything each time. Are these two features possible with the kits out there?
Thanks in advance for any help!!!
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From: Fremont (Livin' On The Fault Line!) CA
This is what I'm using in my 04 C5 Z:
mp3yourcar
It's been working out very well for me the past 6 months or so.
And yes, it will power off your iPod if you turn off the ignition (or power off the factory head unit or switch from the iPod to CD or AM/FM). If you leave your iPod physically connected, the iPod will continue to draw power from the stereo system IF the iPod battery needs recharging (if the iPod is fully charged, no power draw); once the iPod battery is fully charged, it will not draw any more power and will display Fully Charged on the iPod display panel. I don't believe the power draw is that big; I've had my iPod connected for several days at a time and have yet to encounter the infamous C5 battery issue...yet!
If I'm listening to a particular song and I shut off the ignition, when I restart the car and power up the head unit, my iPod picks up where I last left it.
This setup has been worth every penny that I spent on it
mp3yourcar
It's been working out very well for me the past 6 months or so.
And yes, it will power off your iPod if you turn off the ignition (or power off the factory head unit or switch from the iPod to CD or AM/FM). If you leave your iPod physically connected, the iPod will continue to draw power from the stereo system IF the iPod battery needs recharging (if the iPod is fully charged, no power draw); once the iPod battery is fully charged, it will not draw any more power and will display Fully Charged on the iPod display panel. I don't believe the power draw is that big; I've had my iPod connected for several days at a time and have yet to encounter the infamous C5 battery issue...yet!
If I'm listening to a particular song and I shut off the ignition, when I restart the car and power up the head unit, my iPod picks up where I last left it.
This setup has been worth every penny that I spent on it
Le Mans Master
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From: Los Angeles Ca
Originally Posted by NJSGREYC5
I got the Monster I Play for $79.99 and it works just fine..
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From: Pismo Beach CA
Originally Posted by LarryW
This is what I'm using in my 04 C5 Z:
mp3yourcar
It's been working out very well for me the past 6 months or so.
And yes, it will power off your iPod if you turn off the ignition (or power off the factory head unit or switch from the iPod to CD or AM/FM). If you leave your iPod physically connected, the iPod will continue to draw power from the stereo system IF the iPod battery needs recharging (if the iPod is fully charged, no power draw); once the iPod battery is fully charged, it will not draw any more power and will display Fully Charged on the iPod display panel. I don't believe the power draw is that big; I've had my iPod connected for several days at a time and have yet to encounter the infamous C5 battery issue...yet!
If I'm listening to a particular song and I shut off the ignition, when I restart the car and power up the head unit, my iPod picks up where I last left it.
This setup has been worth every penny that I spent on it
mp3yourcar
It's been working out very well for me the past 6 months or so.
And yes, it will power off your iPod if you turn off the ignition (or power off the factory head unit or switch from the iPod to CD or AM/FM). If you leave your iPod physically connected, the iPod will continue to draw power from the stereo system IF the iPod battery needs recharging (if the iPod is fully charged, no power draw); once the iPod battery is fully charged, it will not draw any more power and will display Fully Charged on the iPod display panel. I don't believe the power draw is that big; I've had my iPod connected for several days at a time and have yet to encounter the infamous C5 battery issue...yet!
If I'm listening to a particular song and I shut off the ignition, when I restart the car and power up the head unit, my iPod picks up where I last left it.
This setup has been worth every penny that I spent on it
I close to making the iPod jump!
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From: Fremont (Livin' On The Fault Line!) CA
Originally Posted by Ventanaman
Do you have the CD changer still connected - if so, how easy was it to install??
I close to making the iPod jump!
I close to making the iPod jump!
No, my C5 did not come with the factory CD changer.
That's why I chose to go the iPod route instead...good luck!!
