Another Ipod ? (PXHGM2)
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Another Ipod ? (PXHGM2)
Hey Guys,
I was doing some research on the forums and the one thread I found was very informative, but I just want to be sure before I make a purchase. I currently have the Monster FM transmitter, but the attenna looks so stupid when it's up and the sound quality can vary a little at times.
So I just wanted to know if I went with the "Ipod2car GM-specific" (PXHGM2) is this all I would need?
I saw in a thread I did some research on that another wire may be needed? It is the "GMH20T". I DON'T have a 12 disc changer, I just have the factory headunit that allows ONE CD. So I would need this additional harness right?
Or is this all I need?
http://www.icarkits.com/advanced_sea...icle=1&sort=4d
And one other question. The Ipod2car kit is the one that will let you control the Ipod thru the GM factory headunit correct?
Thanks!
I was doing some research on the forums and the one thread I found was very informative, but I just want to be sure before I make a purchase. I currently have the Monster FM transmitter, but the attenna looks so stupid when it's up and the sound quality can vary a little at times.
So I just wanted to know if I went with the "Ipod2car GM-specific" (PXHGM2) is this all I would need?
I saw in a thread I did some research on that another wire may be needed? It is the "GMH20T". I DON'T have a 12 disc changer, I just have the factory headunit that allows ONE CD. So I would need this additional harness right?
Or is this all I need?
http://www.icarkits.com/advanced_sea...icle=1&sort=4d
And one other question. The Ipod2car kit is the one that will let you control the Ipod thru the GM factory headunit correct?
Thanks!
Last edited by Meebix; Mar 6, 2007 at 11:43 PM.
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What stops the antenna from going up?
That is one of the reasons I want a direct connect, and not an FM transmitter, because all I really listen to is my Ipod anyway, the radio is obsolete for me these days.
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OK I understand now. You are going to disconnect the power to the antenna motor and never use the FM radio. My question was What stops the antenna from going up? The antenna goes up anytime you turn on the HU regardless of whether or not you are using FM radio. When I read your first post I was thinking that using an Ipod won't stop your antenna from going up unless you cut power to the antenna or install a switch.
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I just bought the Ipod2car basic unit and the PXHGM4 adapter.
I have a Z06 (no 12 disk changer). The PXHGM4 adapter plugs directly into the back of your headunit.
That is all you need.
Rick
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I have a Z06 (no 12 disk changer). The PXHGM4 adapter plugs directly into the back of your headunit.
That is all you need.
Rick
rickgrebner@comcast.net
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I just bought the Ipod2car basic unit and the PXHGM4 adapter.
I have a Z06 (no 12 disk changer). The PXHGM4 adapter plugs directly into the back of your headunit.
That is all you need.
Rick
rickgrebner@comcast.net
I have a Z06 (no 12 disk changer). The PXHGM4 adapter plugs directly into the back of your headunit.
That is all you need.
Rick
rickgrebner@comcast.net
Did installing this Ipod2car with the PXHGM4 adapter stop the antenna from going up when you turn on the stock HU?
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The AUX box is a good way to go. Direct connection, NO FM mod.
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piegm10aux.html
http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piegm10aux.html
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OK I understand now. You are going to disconnect the power to the antenna motor and never use the FM radio. My question was What stops the antenna from going up? The antenna goes up anytime you turn on the HU regardless of whether or not you are using FM radio. When I read your first post I was thinking that using an Ipod won't stop your antenna from going up unless you cut power to the antenna or install a switch.
Edit: Actually now that I think of it, I think it does only come up with the radio. Because I remember putting a CD in sometimes to keep the stupid thing down haha.
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I just bought the Ipod2car basic unit and the PXHGM4 adapter.
I have a Z06 (no 12 disk changer). The PXHGM4 adapter plugs directly into the back of your headunit.
That is all you need.
Rick
rickgrebner@comcast.net
I have a Z06 (no 12 disk changer). The PXHGM4 adapter plugs directly into the back of your headunit.
That is all you need.
Rick
rickgrebner@comcast.net
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"The PXHGM4 adapter allows you to connect the iPod2car universal adapter directly to the CD changer input on your Chevrolet Corvette factory stereo for a clean, clutter-free installation."
I bought the GM20T, as I had already purchased the GM-spedific kit.
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I used the PXHGM1 & GMH20T cables with the iPod2Car . Complete pictures & writeup is here : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1553872918
I also added a button to disconnect the FM antenna motor signal, so the antenna remains down when listening the ipod or cd, as it should. The switch simply interrupts the signal from the radio to the power antenna.
I also added a button to disconnect the FM antenna motor signal, so the antenna remains down when listening the ipod or cd, as it should. The switch simply interrupts the signal from the radio to the power antenna.
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Here is what I did, I did have a 12 disc changer, but after removing my buddies ZO6 radio, there was nothing different, but I can tell you this...my setup works great.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...highlight=ipod
Micah
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...highlight=ipod
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I used the PXHGM1 & GMH20T cables with the iPod2Car . Complete pictures & writeup is here : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...8&highlight=ip od2car#post1553872918
I am under the impression that you would need a harness for the HU and something to play the ipod such as: ipod2car or the GMAUX-10
Here is what I did, I did have a 12 disc changer, but after removing my buddies ZO6 radio, there was nothing different, but I can tell you this...my setup works great.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...highlight=ipod
Micah
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...highlight=ipod
Micah
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I'm getting a lot of responses here, which is good. Great information, but it is starting to confuse me a little.
Please post the equipment I would need to:
Hardwire the Ipod to the HU, so that I can CONTROL the Ipod FROM the HU and not have to go to the Ipod to change songs!
Please post the equipment I would need to:
Hardwire the Ipod to the HU, so that I can CONTROL the Ipod FROM the HU and not have to go to the Ipod to change songs!
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I'm getting a lot of responses here, which is good. Great information, but it is starting to confuse me a little.
Please post the equipment I would need to:
Hardwire the Ipod to the HU, so that I can CONTROL the Ipod FROM the HU and not have to go to the Ipod to change songs!
Please post the equipment I would need to:
Hardwire the Ipod to the HU, so that I can CONTROL the Ipod FROM the HU and not have to go to the Ipod to change songs!
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Micah I did read your post. However, this is the part I was confused about...
This to me means that you are leaving slack in order to change the music from the Ipod?
I want to be able to change the music from the HU and see the track titles and such...
If you noticed I allowed enough cord to be available to be able to remvoe the ipod while connected so I can do as I want with my music.
I want to be able to change the music from the HU and see the track titles and such...
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I just went through this and got my ipod2car working yesterday.
The PXHGM2 cable requires you to have a CORHAR cable for the 12 disc changer. You would disconnect it from your 12 disc changer and connect it to the PXHGM2 which connects to the ipod2car which connects to the ipod.
Or, for those of us who don't have the CORHAR cd changer cable, use the PXHGM4 cable directly to the back of the Bose head unit. That's what I did. Works great!
Either way, you'll have some basic control of ff/rew next/prev from the stereo controls. You'll still have to use your ipod to select the playlist, etc.
The PXHGM2 cable requires you to have a CORHAR cable for the 12 disc changer. You would disconnect it from your 12 disc changer and connect it to the PXHGM2 which connects to the ipod2car which connects to the ipod.
Or, for those of us who don't have the CORHAR cd changer cable, use the PXHGM4 cable directly to the back of the Bose head unit. That's what I did. Works great!
Either way, you'll have some basic control of ff/rew next/prev from the stereo controls. You'll still have to use your ipod to select the playlist, etc.
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I'm getting a lot of responses here, which is good. Great information, but it is starting to confuse me a little.
Please post the equipment I would need to:
Hardwire the Ipod to the HU, so that I can CONTROL the Ipod FROM the HU and not have to go to the Ipod to change songs!
Please post the equipment I would need to:
Hardwire the Ipod to the HU, so that I can CONTROL the Ipod FROM the HU and not have to go to the Ipod to change songs!
here, but the link I gave you at http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1553872918 shows the IPOD2CAR unit, the PHXGM1 & GMH20T cables with cable ends labelled, installation instructions, and my comment that controlling the ipod with the headunit is often finicky.Yes, the IPOD2CAR is supposed to control the ipod; sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. Others have had similar success.
The above instructions are a year old, there may be newer cables that supersede PHXGM1 & GMH20T.
Good luck!