Questions about iPhone/Aux connecting
Thread Starter
Navigator
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Austin TX
Questions about iPhone/Aux connecting
2001 C5 Convertible, no CD changer, stock everything
Hey there! I've recently been looking for solutions on how to hook my iPhone 3GS up to play on my radio. I've been reading up on here, and went to a local car audio place in my area.
I had a few questions that I'd appreciate if I could get some people's feedback on.
First of all, I was curious what kind of connector people were using. Looking around, the two major ones I've found have been:
Pac Audio's ISGM73
http://www.pac-audio.com/productDeta...&CategoryID=36
and
Peripheral PXDP PXHGM4
http://www.doubledmods.com/Periphera...ter-ipodc5.htm
What are people's thoughts on these? Will they work for the iPhone 3GS? Do they charge well? Is one better than the other? Are there other options?
Second, these seem to be solutions specifically for iPhone/iPod devices. Are there any options for generalized AUX devices (that can hook up to other audio players or laptops), with a converter for iPhones?
I found this which seems similar, although I don't know if it works for iPhone 3GS
http://www.pac-audio.com/productDeta...&CategoryID=36
Is there a reason I wouldn't want to go that route + a docking converter for the iPhone, rather than a specific iPod/iPhone connector?
Thanks for any advice!
Hey there! I've recently been looking for solutions on how to hook my iPhone 3GS up to play on my radio. I've been reading up on here, and went to a local car audio place in my area.
I had a few questions that I'd appreciate if I could get some people's feedback on.
First of all, I was curious what kind of connector people were using. Looking around, the two major ones I've found have been:
Pac Audio's ISGM73
http://www.pac-audio.com/productDeta...&CategoryID=36
and
Peripheral PXDP PXHGM4
http://www.doubledmods.com/Periphera...ter-ipodc5.htm
What are people's thoughts on these? Will they work for the iPhone 3GS? Do they charge well? Is one better than the other? Are there other options?
Second, these seem to be solutions specifically for iPhone/iPod devices. Are there any options for generalized AUX devices (that can hook up to other audio players or laptops), with a converter for iPhones?
I found this which seems similar, although I don't know if it works for iPhone 3GS
http://www.pac-audio.com/productDeta...&CategoryID=36
Is there a reason I wouldn't want to go that route + a docking converter for the iPhone, rather than a specific iPod/iPhone connector?
Thanks for any advice!
Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 277
Likes: 14
From: South Hill Puyallup WA
good grief, no replies in over 4 months to this post?! 
wow.... did you at least get an PM's from anyone?
well, I am considering the same thing.... but I thought I read somewhere that to be able to run iPOD’s & iPhones (easily) from the C5 stock radio the radio has to be one that has the CD Changer option in it… it doesn’t have to actually have the changer, but at least the option...sooo, I had my VIN checked and it told me that I have the plain Jane stock radio without CD Changer option built into it.... so the radio would need to be replaced with a new non-stock one or the stock radio hacked etc and I don’t wanna do that really.
Since finding that out, I have considered replacing the current stock radio with another stock radio that has the CD Changer option built into it though... that way the iPOD/IPhone adapters would work quite easily.... but then the cost of the replacement radio plus the adapter plus install was sounding pretty expensive… I’m kinda bummed about it all…
anyone else out there?
-Mark
wow.... did you at least get an PM's from anyone?well, I am considering the same thing.... but I thought I read somewhere that to be able to run iPOD’s & iPhones (easily) from the C5 stock radio the radio has to be one that has the CD Changer option in it… it doesn’t have to actually have the changer, but at least the option...sooo, I had my VIN checked and it told me that I have the plain Jane stock radio without CD Changer option built into it.... so the radio would need to be replaced with a new non-stock one or the stock radio hacked etc and I don’t wanna do that really.
Since finding that out, I have considered replacing the current stock radio with another stock radio that has the CD Changer option built into it though... that way the iPOD/IPhone adapters would work quite easily.... but then the cost of the replacement radio plus the adapter plus install was sounding pretty expensive… I’m kinda bummed about it all…
anyone else out there?
-Mark
2001 C5 Convertible, no CD changer, stock everything
Hey there! I've recently been looking for solutions on how to hook my iPhone 3GS up to play on my radio. I've been reading up on here, and went to a local car audio place in my area.
I had a few questions that I'd appreciate if I could get some people's feedback on.
First of all, I was curious what kind of connector people were using. Looking around, the two major ones I've found have been:
Pac Audio's ISGM73
http://www.pac-audio.com/productDeta...&CategoryID=36
and
Peripheral PXDP PXHGM4
http://www.doubledmods.com/Periphera...ter-ipodc5.htm
What are people's thoughts on these? Will they work for the iPhone 3GS? Do they charge well? Is one better than the other? Are there other options?
Second, these seem to be solutions specifically for iPhone/iPod devices. Are there any options for generalized AUX devices (that can hook up to other audio players or laptops), with a converter for iPhones?
I found this which seems similar, although I don't know if it works for iPhone 3GS
http://www.pac-audio.com/productDeta...&CategoryID=36
Is there a reason I wouldn't want to go that route + a docking converter for the iPhone, rather than a specific iPod/iPhone connector?
Thanks for any advice!
Hey there! I've recently been looking for solutions on how to hook my iPhone 3GS up to play on my radio. I've been reading up on here, and went to a local car audio place in my area.
I had a few questions that I'd appreciate if I could get some people's feedback on.
First of all, I was curious what kind of connector people were using. Looking around, the two major ones I've found have been:
Pac Audio's ISGM73
http://www.pac-audio.com/productDeta...&CategoryID=36
and
Peripheral PXDP PXHGM4
http://www.doubledmods.com/Periphera...ter-ipodc5.htm
What are people's thoughts on these? Will they work for the iPhone 3GS? Do they charge well? Is one better than the other? Are there other options?
Second, these seem to be solutions specifically for iPhone/iPod devices. Are there any options for generalized AUX devices (that can hook up to other audio players or laptops), with a converter for iPhones?
I found this which seems similar, although I don't know if it works for iPhone 3GS
http://www.pac-audio.com/productDeta...&CategoryID=36
Is there a reason I wouldn't want to go that route + a docking converter for the iPhone, rather than a specific iPod/iPhone connector?
Thanks for any advice!
Former Vendor
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 18,293
Likes: 137
From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
I dont know who told you to replace the radio but they didnt have a clue what was going on.
You do not need to change radios. You either have the cd changer and need the pxdp.pxhgm2 option or you dont have the cd changer and need the pxdp/pxhgm4 options
all laid out here for you.
I ahve sold hundreds of these and ther eis plenty of info on searching the subject.
will work just fine with the 3g phone as well as the new iphone 4
You do not need to change radios. You either have the cd changer and need the pxdp.pxhgm2 option or you dont have the cd changer and need the pxdp/pxhgm4 options
all laid out here for you.
I ahve sold hundreds of these and ther eis plenty of info on searching the subject.
will work just fine with the 3g phone as well as the new iphone 4
ALL DAY EVERYDAY
PAC Audio
IPOD and Zune
Installation kits
IPOD and Zune
Installation kits
Add an Ipod/Iphone or Zune/MP3 player to your C5
We have both versions for you to select from
We have both versions for you to select from
IPOD KITS
$89.99 shipped
to 48 continental states only
$89.99 shipped
to 48 continental states only
Add an Ipod or Itouch to your factory stereo with one of the two options listed below. Simple plug and play and listen to tunes all day!
This interface allows you to control an iPod directly from the factory radio or the iPod controls/clickwheel.
Delivers CD quality sound directly into the factory sound system via the CD changer port and eliminates the use of noisy RF modulators.
The factory radio enables track selection and FFWD / RRWD just like using a CD changer.
Keeps the batteries in the iPod charged and ready for on the go use.
Easy Operation - controls iPod through factory radio and steering wheel
Compatible with all iPods with bottom dock connector including iPhone/Touch.
Delivers CD quality sound directly into the factory sound system via the CD changer port and eliminates the use of noisy RF modulators.
The factory radio enables track selection and FFWD / RRWD just like using a CD changer.
Keeps the batteries in the iPod charged and ready for on the go use.
Easy Operation - controls iPod through factory radio and steering wheel
Compatible with all iPods with bottom dock connector including iPhone/Touch.
TO CONNECT TO CD CHANGER HARNESS IN BACK OF CAR
The PXDP and PXHGM2 combo will allow you to plug into the cd changer harness and run the cable to the center console.
order here PXHGM2
The PXDP and PXHGM2 combo will allow you to plug into the cd changer harness and run the cable to the center console.
order here PXHGM2
TO CONNECT TO THE BACK OF THE FACTORY RADIO
The PXDP and PXHGM4 option will allow you to pull radio bezel, remove head unit and simply plug in the new harness. Run cable to desired location, reinstall head unit and bezel and your done.
order here PXHGM4
www.doubledmods.com
The PXDP and PXHGM4 option will allow you to pull radio bezel, remove head unit and simply plug in the new harness. Run cable to desired location, reinstall head unit and bezel and your done.
order here PXHGM4
www.doubledmods.com
ZUNE OR MP3 PLAYER
Add one of these to your factory stereo!
Add one of these to your factory stereo!
PXDX/PXHGM2
This option works the same as the Ipod version but we replace the iPods pxdp with a pxdx piece to allow you to use your Zune or MP3 player in your 97-04 C5 Corvette.
This option if for those who have a factory cd changer and will connect to the cd chanegr harness. Simple 5 minute plug n play install.
This option works the same as the Ipod version but we replace the iPods pxdp with a pxdx piece to allow you to use your Zune or MP3 player in your 97-04 C5 Corvette.
This option if for those who have a factory cd changer and will connect to the cd chanegr harness. Simple 5 minute plug n play install.
$79.99
PXDX/PXHGM4
This option works the same as the Ipod version as well but this time we replace the iPods pxdp with a pxdx piece to allow you to use your Zune or MP3 player.
This option if for those who DO NOT have a factory cd changer and will connect to the back of your factory radio. Removal of bezel and head unit required in this install. Still pug n play as well.
This option works the same as the Ipod version as well but this time we replace the iPods pxdp with a pxdx piece to allow you to use your Zune or MP3 player.
This option if for those who DO NOT have a factory cd changer and will connect to the back of your factory radio. Removal of bezel and head unit required in this install. Still pug n play as well.
$79.99
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 2,301
Likes: 83
From: DFW, TX
I bought one of these from Dennis for my C5 last winter. Plugged into the CD changer harness. Five minute install and it has worked perfectly from Day 1. If I remember corretly it also plays other audio apps such as Pandora, maybe Dennis can confirm.
Edit: FWW I have since verified that it works with Pandora and the Sirius Radio app as well.
Barney
Edit: FWW I have since verified that it works with Pandora and the Sirius Radio app as well.
Barney
Last edited by BarneyZ; Aug 9, 2010 at 11:00 AM.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 277
Likes: 14
From: South Hill Puyallup WA
HI Dennis,
Wow, I sure hope I’ve been misinformed and this is going to turn out that I can do this… it’s just that from what I have been told and read a very-very little on (and maybe misunderstanding it all) that my stock radio doesn’t have the cd changer option on the back…. and even reading the description on the web site for the Peripheral PXDP PXHGM4 Chevrolet Corvette 97-04 iPod Adapter:
http://www.doubledmods.com/Periphera...ter-ipodc5.htm
It says… “Delivers CD quality sound directly into the factory sound system via the CD changer port….”
I realize that your site says the following but remember, my confusion is that I don’t believe I have the necessary CD Changer port to connect the PXHGM4 too…and to drop just shy of a $100 on a ‘chance’ is where I get hung up, sorry
“This option if for those who DO NOT have a factory cd changer and will connect to the back of your factory radio”
Please help me to understand… what does it connect to if I don't have the CD Changer port? heck, I just drive the car and electronics are a foreign language to me
-Mark
Wow, I sure hope I’ve been misinformed and this is going to turn out that I can do this… it’s just that from what I have been told and read a very-very little on (and maybe misunderstanding it all) that my stock radio doesn’t have the cd changer option on the back…. and even reading the description on the web site for the Peripheral PXDP PXHGM4 Chevrolet Corvette 97-04 iPod Adapter:
http://www.doubledmods.com/Periphera...ter-ipodc5.htm
It says… “Delivers CD quality sound directly into the factory sound system via the CD changer port….”
I realize that your site says the following but remember, my confusion is that I don’t believe I have the necessary CD Changer port to connect the PXHGM4 too…and to drop just shy of a $100 on a ‘chance’ is where I get hung up, sorry
“This option if for those who DO NOT have a factory cd changer and will connect to the back of your factory radio”
Please help me to understand… what does it connect to if I don't have the CD Changer port? heck, I just drive the car and electronics are a foreign language to me
-Mark
Last edited by Lil Blue Coupe; Aug 9, 2010 at 01:49 AM.
Former Vendor
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 18,293
Likes: 137
From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
HI Dennis,
Wow, I sure hope I’ve been misinformed and this is going to turn out that I can do this… it’s just that from what I have been told and read a very-very little on (and maybe misunderstanding it all) that my stock radio doesn’t have the cd changer option on the back…. and even reading the description on the web site for the Peripheral PXDP PXHGM4 Chevrolet Corvette 97-04 iPod Adapter:
http://www.doubledmods.com/Periphera...ter-ipodc5.htm
It says… “Delivers CD quality sound directly into the factory sound system via the CD changer port….”
I realize that your site says the following but remember, my confusion is that I don’t believe I have the necessary CD Changer port to connect the PXHGM4 too…and to drop just shy of a $100 on a ‘chance’ is where I get hung up, sorry
“This option if for those who DO NOT have a factory cd changer and will connect to the back of your factory radio”
Please help me to understand… what does it connect to if I don't have the CD Changer port? heck, I just drive the car and electronics are a foreign language to me
-Mark
Wow, I sure hope I’ve been misinformed and this is going to turn out that I can do this… it’s just that from what I have been told and read a very-very little on (and maybe misunderstanding it all) that my stock radio doesn’t have the cd changer option on the back…. and even reading the description on the web site for the Peripheral PXDP PXHGM4 Chevrolet Corvette 97-04 iPod Adapter:
http://www.doubledmods.com/Periphera...ter-ipodc5.htm
It says… “Delivers CD quality sound directly into the factory sound system via the CD changer port….”
I realize that your site says the following but remember, my confusion is that I don’t believe I have the necessary CD Changer port to connect the PXHGM4 too…and to drop just shy of a $100 on a ‘chance’ is where I get hung up, sorry
“This option if for those who DO NOT have a factory cd changer and will connect to the back of your factory radio”
Please help me to understand… what does it connect to if I don't have the CD Changer port? heck, I just drive the car and electronics are a foreign language to me
-Mark
You should be just fine Mark. WHat it means is you dont have the cd changer option in the back fo the car. MEaning the changer is not there. If you had the changer in the back center section, the PXHGM2 harness is what you could have used to connect the PXDP. EVEN if you had the changer in the back you would not be able to use it and the PXDP.
All Z06's dont have this option of a cd changer as well.
You will need the PXDP and PXHGM4 option.
This is a 100% gaurantee product or full refund. The PXDP and PXDX are interchangeable with many cars. You will need to set the dip switches to 3 and 8 to the on position for the C5 Corvette.This is a real simple install as well. Call me if you like. I will be at the shop form 9 on today
Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 277
Likes: 14
From: South Hill Puyallup WA
OK, I'm warming up to the idea 
... so the next question that comes to mind is the installation...are there any decent tutorials out there showing step-by-step pics/instructions I can be pointed too?
-M
... so the next question that comes to mind is the installation...are there any decent tutorials out there showing step-by-step pics/instructions I can be pointed too?-M
You should be just fine Mark. WHat it means is you dont have the cd changer option in the back fo the car. MEaning the changer is not there. If you had the changer in the back center section, the PXHGM2 harness is what you could have used to connect the PXDP. EVEN if you had the changer in the back you would not be able to use it and the PXDP.
All Z06's dont have this option of a cd changer as well.
You will need the PXDP and PXHGM4 option.
This is a 100% gaurantee product or full refund. The PXDP and PXDX are interchangeable with many cars. You will need to set the dip switches to 3 and 8 to the on position for the C5 Corvette.This is a real simple install as well. Call me if you like. I will be at the shop form 9 on today
All Z06's dont have this option of a cd changer as well.
You will need the PXDP and PXHGM4 option.
This is a 100% gaurantee product or full refund. The PXDP and PXDX are interchangeable with many cars. You will need to set the dip switches to 3 and 8 to the on position for the C5 Corvette.This is a real simple install as well. Call me if you like. I will be at the shop form 9 on today
Former Vendor
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 18,293
Likes: 137
From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Besides pulling the radio bezel. Its a matter of unpluggin the factory harness, pluggin in the new pxhgm4 to the factory harness and to the pxdp. Very very simple. Then just run the ipod cable.
The instruction for the PXDP are detailed and tell you what to do.
There is one torx screw behind sensor cover by ignition key to remove
there is one maybe two more in bottom ash tray section as well that need to be removed
pop traction control up unplug cig lighter and traction control
remove 2 nuts holding the front of the console down 10mm
there is 2 more at back of console
lift back of console and slide it back a couple inches
remove radio bezel
remove 2 screws that hold radio
unplug factory harness
plug in new harness
run ipod cable to desired location
reverse steps and put it all back together
will take you no more than an hour tops taking your time.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
aux, c5, connecting, corvette, factory, hook, instructions, iphone, isgm73, istallation, phone, pxdp, pxdxpxhgm4, pxhgm4, radio
