Aux Input/iPod Problem
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From: Scarborough ME
Aux Input/iPod Problem
Some time ago I added an iPod/iPhone adapter to the auxiliary input on the back of the Bose radio in my 2001 Z06. It worked fine for months. I stopped using it for a while and now when I try the radio indicates the auxiliary input is already in use (has the CD icon on the screen). It won't read from the iPod. Is there anyway to reset this or does the radio need to go to the dealer for repair or to be replaced? Thanks for any help you can provide.
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The C5 radio has a tendancy to 'forget' when aftermarket gizmos are attached that should be simulating the oem CD changer. I wrote up this procedure for the GM10-Aux, maybe it will work for yours.
Sometimes if you loose power to the radio (dead/disconnected battery), or unplug the GM10-Aux converter, your stock head unit may not want to go to or stay on "Disc 1 Track 1" like it should. After getting some advice from other forum members I put thogther this little procedure that has worked for me every time so far:
-unplug GM10-Aux from Cor-Har changer cable
-let it sit overnight (a few hours at least)
-with car still off, plug in GM10-Aux
-let it sit for at least 10 minutes
-turn on car & radio, select changer on radio
-if it works (Disc 1 Track 1) you're done
-if it doesn't work, leave car running but turn off radio
-unplug GM10-Aux, then reconnect it
-turn on radio, it should work
-unplug GM10-Aux from Cor-Har changer cable
-let it sit overnight (a few hours at least)
-with car still off, plug in GM10-Aux
-let it sit for at least 10 minutes
-turn on car & radio, select changer on radio
-if it works (Disc 1 Track 1) you're done
-if it doesn't work, leave car running but turn off radio
-unplug GM10-Aux, then reconnect it
-turn on radio, it should work
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Thanks. Unfortunately that doesn't seem to have worked (or I didn't do it properly). AM/FM radio and CD player all work as intended. When I switch to CD/Aux I get a constant tick tick tick but no music. The iPod will control the radio (forward/reverse) and vice versa. Everything seems to work properly except the sound, that's just the tick tick tick. Any other suggestions?
