iPhone to C5
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From: Are you fat because you're lazy or lazy because you're fat? San Jose, CA
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St. Jude Donor '09
iPhone to C5
OK, I've done a search and think I have an idea of what I need.
I have an iPhone, and it works find on a Kenwood adapter I have in my Suburban with an aftermart Kenwood head unit. It does not allow me to use the iPod controls when plugged in. When I plug it in, it says "this device is not made to work..., would you like to go to airplane mode." I just say no and continue on. I can leave it plugged in and still use the other functions of the iPhone, but to change tracks etc it must be done with the head unit.
Now, onto the C5...
I have the factory CD changer with the Bose head unit, and from what I've read, this makes things easier. I basically take the changer out, plug in an ipod2car, and then run the 12' cable under some carpet to the front of the car where the iPhone will be. I think I need the PXHGM2 cable to connect the ipod2car into the CD changer cable, or does this cable come with the ipod2car? The nice things is, I won't have to get behind the head unit at all.
My main question is, has anyone tried this setup with the iPhone to confirm it works? And if it does, does it allow me to use the rest of the functions of the iphone while plugged in?
I have an iPhone, and it works find on a Kenwood adapter I have in my Suburban with an aftermart Kenwood head unit. It does not allow me to use the iPod controls when plugged in. When I plug it in, it says "this device is not made to work..., would you like to go to airplane mode." I just say no and continue on. I can leave it plugged in and still use the other functions of the iPhone, but to change tracks etc it must be done with the head unit.
Now, onto the C5...
I have the factory CD changer with the Bose head unit, and from what I've read, this makes things easier. I basically take the changer out, plug in an ipod2car, and then run the 12' cable under some carpet to the front of the car where the iPhone will be. I think I need the PXHGM2 cable to connect the ipod2car into the CD changer cable, or does this cable come with the ipod2car? The nice things is, I won't have to get behind the head unit at all.
My main question is, has anyone tried this setup with the iPhone to confirm it works? And if it does, does it allow me to use the rest of the functions of the iphone while plugged in?
Racer
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From: Mckinney TX
I have an iPhone, I use it through my pioneer avic d3. And it works fine from the head unit, but I can't view videos.
Try this message board for the iPhone:
www.everythingicafe.com
Then browse the iphone message boards.
Also, try emailing "ipod2car" to see if ipod cable works with the iPhone. Not all cables will work...
Good Luck,
Justin
Try this message board for the iPhone:
www.everythingicafe.com
Then browse the iphone message boards.
Also, try emailing "ipod2car" to see if ipod cable works with the iPhone. Not all cables will work...
Good Luck,
Justin
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Yes it works fine with the stock c5 stereo, it says just what you mentioned with your Kenwood, not made to work with this, do you want airplane mode..just hit no.
But why doesnt it work with my kenwood, are you using the usb on the front? or are you using an ipod cable from behind the hu?
But why doesnt it work with my kenwood, are you using the usb on the front? or are you using an ipod cable from behind the hu?
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From: Are you fat because you're lazy or lazy because you're fat? San Jose, CA
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Yeah, my Suburban has the aftermarket Kenwood deck and Kenwood ipod adapter that goes into the back of the deck. I have the cable running under the carpet and coming up right next to the center console.
