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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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Hey all,

Just wondering if there is a good solution out there to replace the factory changer with an iPod? Googling seems to just come up with lots of C6 solutions, but nothing specific to the C5.


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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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I used the ipod2car

Just removed the changer, plugged the ipod2car into that plug that was previously used for the changer, and ran the cable up to the front.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Yes, get the ipod2car PXDP with the PXHGM2 harness. It plugs in where the changer did and you're good to go. I just ordered both for $103 shipped but you can find them used sometimes or on that auction site if you look.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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I just ordered the ipod2car PXDP complete with harness and shipping for $57 on the big auction site.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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very nice mod
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Can this be used if you do not have a CD changer? Can it be plugged into the dashboard factory receiver head unit?
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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Can this be used if you do not have a CD changer? Can it be plugged into the dashboard factory receiver head unit?
I think I remember reading something on the audio forum pages, that talks about a harness (near the passager side trans hump) that comes towards the back of the car from the radio. This would connect to the longer stock cable to the cd changer. If the cd changer option was not installed then everything stops there. With that, there is a harness that attaches/adapts to this connector to go to a aux2car or maybe even the ipod2car converter. Check out peripherals.com or discountautostereo.com.

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Yes you can use the Ipod2Car if you don't have the rear changer. It plugs into the back of the radio where the changer would be plugged into. That's how mine is hocked up. bill
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Originally Posted by Smokester
Hey all,

Just wondering if there is a good solution out there to replace the factory changer with an iPod? Googling seems to just come up with lots of C6 solutions, but nothing specific to the C5.


Eric
Here is a tutorial I found that I plan on using this winter when I add it to my car. Great photos and a good, detailed explanation. It is for a C5 that does not have a changer though. You didn't specify so I don't know if this helps or not. If you have a changer it should be super easy, but if you don't...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...d-changer.html
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Originally Posted by McRCN
Can this be used if you do not have a CD changer? Can it be plugged into the dashboard factory receiver head unit?
Yes If you have a front load CD. get adapter cable for aux2car harness part # PXHGM4 made by peripheral
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I just ordered the ipod2car PXDP complete with harness and shipping for $57 on the big auction site.
Are you referring to ebay?

I want to get one of these
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Originally Posted by DJLAW202
Are you referring to ebay?

I want to get one of these
Yes.....
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Originally Posted by DJLAW202
Are you referring to ebay?

I want to get one of these
That is correct
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I am alittle confused . I have a stock deck and in my aux channel i have the 12 disc changer. But i would like to add the ipod player. How can i connect it and if i do connect it ho do it play it? what i mean by that is in what channel in my deck will it be played? Thank you. also where again can i pick it up for $57
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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Your ipod will play in the aux mode just as your 12 disc did before.
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Great mod. I also have an iPod2Car cable.
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I am alittle confused . I have a stock deck and in my aux channel i have the 12 disc changer. But i would like to add the ipod player. How can i connect it and if i do connect it ho do it play it? what i mean by that is in what channel in my deck will it be played? Thank you. also where again can i pick it up for $57
If you want to ADD and not replace the CD player these is a post over in the Audio section it may even be in a sticky. Anyway you can rig up a relay that will switch between the CD audio (only) and the iPOD/MP3 player's audio (only). You will not have any control over the iPOD as far as changing songs etc. through the radio buttons and no charging current for the iPOD/MP3. I have a copy of the schematic I got off the posts over on the audio section. I don't quite know how to post a link here, PM me with your email address and I'll send it to you. I can help you pick out a relay and switch to make this work. I have not tried this so I'm not so sure if the wiring color code is correct. It is the low dollar fix to have selectable audio from both.
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great info, thanks
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Originally Posted by DJLAW202
Are you referring to ebay?

I want to get one of these
The trouble with the 45.00 ones on ebay is that they are older stock and will not charge the 4th or 5th gen nano's. ipod2car changed the pxdp about 6 months ago and added the 5 volt charge wire for the newer ipods and iphones.
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