newer iPODs and PAL
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Drifting
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newer iPODs and PAL
Well, I guess Apple made good on their promise.
GM's PAL does not charge the newer versions of iPods. It's gotta have a USB connection.
GM PAL's owner manual, apparently written before 2008, talks about the possibility of later iPod versions not being able to be recharged with the 30-pin connection.
Ray, is it the same with your version?
I just can't believe Apple. That is WAY too proprietary.
GM's PAL does not charge the newer versions of iPods. It's gotta have a USB connection.
GM PAL's owner manual, apparently written before 2008, talks about the possibility of later iPod versions not being able to be recharged with the 30-pin connection.
Ray, is it the same with your version?
I just can't believe Apple. That is WAY too proprietary.
Racer
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You just need an adapter to convert the 12v charging line to the newer 5v standard. Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-passPO...ref=pd_sim_e_1
It has nothing to do with apple trying to be proprietary, they just switched to charging from 5v over USB instead of 12v over firewire.
It has nothing to do with apple trying to be proprietary, they just switched to charging from 5v over USB instead of 12v over firewire.
Racer
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it's just a little adapter that goes on the end of the cable from the PAL module. It has a 30 pin input and a 30 pin output, it converts the 12v charging line from the PAL to the 5v used by the newer devices.
Last edited by Thrillhouse; May 18, 2011 at 02:24 PM.
Melting Slicks
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Ray sells the cables that charge at the lower voltage on his site. I used one when I installed my PAL.
Lookie here: http://www.kawal.net/corvettemods.htm
Lookie here: http://www.kawal.net/corvettemods.htm
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Drifting
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U guys are all correct. It is a 12V vs. a 5V issue and Ray's kit does include a 5V cord. I just need to get the adapter ($17) if I wanna use my iPod.
Right now, I'm using my kid's older iPod classic. Lotta music from groups with names like Dead Mouse, etc. Now I know how my parents felt when I played my music back in the day.
God, they must have hated it.
Right now, I'm using my kid's older iPod classic. Lotta music from groups with names like Dead Mouse, etc. Now I know how my parents felt when I played my music back in the day.
God, they must have hated it.
