Ipod adapter for C5?
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Ipod adapter for C5?
I'm sure this question has been asked before..but...here goes..
I just bought an Ipod . I have a 98 C5 and really want to make it work with the factory stereo system. Does anyone know if the adapters that plug directly into the antennae port will work with the factory system? (Harmon Kardon has one). I don't want to use the wirelss FM deal, I hear they sound like crap with all Chevy factory systems.
Anyone else have any other ideas or knows what actually works well??
Any help is greatly appreciated.
I just bought an Ipod . I have a 98 C5 and really want to make it work with the factory stereo system. Does anyone know if the adapters that plug directly into the antennae port will work with the factory system? (Harmon Kardon has one). I don't want to use the wirelss FM deal, I hear they sound like crap with all Chevy factory systems.
Anyone else have any other ideas or knows what actually works well??
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
do you have a cd changer?
if you dont... the ipod 2 car connector GM specific from best buy, and the COR HAR haress from a chevy dealer or other resource.
if you dont... the ipod 2 car connector GM specific from best buy, and the COR HAR haress from a chevy dealer or other resource.
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Yeah, I've been researching that ipod2car adapter from peripheral (the one you mentioned you could get at Best Buy) seems like it's the only way to go. But I need the harness too I guess? Ok....is that something most Chevy dealers would carry?
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I had a 12 disk changer, but opted for www.mp3yourcar.com. It's seems to be very similar to what NAVY08 seems to be showing. The option I gave was a fairly expensive one, but it's one that offered the best sound option with an ipod. This appears to be a major criteria for you. As I said, the price of admission was high, but I would however go the same route, if I had to start over again.
Easy deal. Virtually, plug and play.
cheers.
Easy deal. Virtually, plug and play.
cheers.
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This my solution. Everything hides away nicely, iPod's in the glove box. The controls work just like the iPod. Excellent system... Harman Kardon Drive 'n Play. With the cup holder and ashtray covers closed, no one knows you have an iPod in the car. The HK is hardwired, NOT FM.
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That Harmon Kardon system looks pretty neat. It's very compact, and hides away nicely. I've been using the old RF trans that plugs into the cig lighter and set it on an unused frequency. It actually works OK for me, but you have the wires hanging out. How much was this HK system, and was it difficult to install?
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That Harmon Kardon system looks pretty neat. It's very compact, and hides away nicely. I've been using the old RF trans that plugs into the cig lighter and set it on an unused frequency. It actually works OK for me, but you have the wires hanging out. How much was this HK system, and was it difficult to install?
I would also like to know
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That system is $99 at Best Buy...however I believe you need the $29.00 cable to go with it. I tried to PM him, but he hasn't responded yet...still would like to know if he needed that extra wired adapter (the one I was talking about in the original post that plugs directly into your antennae port from the back of the HU.
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Cable going into the antenna port almost makes me think its a FM transmission type of adapter versus a direct connect to the changer connection.
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Ok. But....I'm still confused. That Harman Kardon system that he's showing....they ALSO sell a $29.00 WIRED Fm transmitter for..I just spoke with a Best Buy guy and he's saying that extra part is to make the Drive and Play system sound even better. So, I want to know if the guy who posted above bought both these parts or just the drive and play.
Ugh, I guess I'll just have to go to Best Buy, start spending money and hope that they work..
Ugh, I guess I'll just have to go to Best Buy, start spending money and hope that they work..
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I used the GMAUX-10 to connect it to the AUX input (normally used for the 12 disk CD PLAYER). This provides a hardwired interface to the head unit. If you don't have a 12 disk player, you also need the COR-HAR. When installed this way, the AUX button on the stereo, switches between the single CD and the iPod.
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
The peripheral I have here is all conceled. It plugs into the CD Changer of the HU and you route the connector for the Ipod to where ever you want the Ipod.
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The GMAUX-10 and the COR-HAR? I don't have the slightest idea of what you are mentioning.
If I have CD changer hook ups (I don't have a factory CD changer) where would they be in the car? or the connection for the CD changer is on the back of the head unit?
sorry if this seems basic to others, but this has me confused to the nth degree....
If I have CD changer hook ups (I don't have a factory CD changer) where would they be in the car? or the connection for the CD changer is on the back of the head unit?
sorry if this seems basic to others, but this has me confused to the nth degree....
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
From what I understand the HU has the connection for the changer. If the car was ordered with a changer the wiring harness for the changer would be connected to the HU and run back to the middle compartment in the rear of the car. The changer would be installed back there.
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If you don't have a 12 disk, there is no CD changer connection. Therefore you need the COR-HAR. The GMAUX-10 allows you to use a stereo jack output (like on the iPod) as the input signal to the head. The COR-HAR allows you to plug the GMAUX into the head unit. I got both at logjamelectronics.com. Probably available at a ton of other electroic websites.
This set up allows you hide the iPod (instead of sitting in open view), and it connects to the aux input on the head unit (instead of going through an FM frequency).
This set up allows you hide the iPod (instead of sitting in open view), and it connects to the aux input on the head unit (instead of going through an FM frequency).
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
OK now I'm really confused. Looking at the owners manual for my wifes 99 there are two radios that came with it, Cassette and CD versions. Both have an Aux Button, Tape/Aux or CD/Aux. It states in the manual to switch to a changer press that switch to accept input from the Aux Source. That would lead me to believe that there is a Changer connection on the back of the HU. I could be wrong but it makes sense.