Zune 2 Corvette??
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
From: Hampton Virginia
Zune 2 Corvette??
As a self proclaimed apple hater (way too over priced), has anyone hooked up a Zune to their stock Bose head unit? If anyone knows where an install guide or adapters can be found please let me know.
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 18,681
Likes: 47
From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
Pro
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 635
Likes: 14
From: Huntington Beach / Fountain Valley California
Has anyone ever had an auxiliary input jack installed into the factory bose head unit - This would be so cool if it can be done.
Is there Anyone in Southern California that can do this without ruining my head unit ?
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 221
Likes: 1
From: Gurnee IL
I'm going to crack mine open and have a closer look, the CD hack is simple and definitely a DIY version, but I'm looking for a more elegant hack, possibly reworking the AUX button into functional and interrupting the line just before the amp or what not...
I design and build electronics professionally, so I have a one up on the average DIYer to take it one step further... As it stands I'll probably take a look at my head unit later this week...
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 194
Likes: 2
From: The Villages FL
I did the hack where you tap into the CD head with a post-jack. When you plug your MP3 cable into the jack it disconnects the CD head and completes a circuit with your MP3 player. You have to have a CD in the player and press the CD button on your radio. It wasn't that difficult but was time consuming. I probably have the threads, pics, etc. if you're up for this mod. You have to tear apart the dash and console, remove the radio, open it up and tap into it with a cable (CAT5 works well). This you run to the post-jack from Radio Shack that you can mount in the console box or, as I did, just under the ashtray.
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
I have installed a Zune 16GB HD Touch in my 2004 Z06. It required an interface box along with a special adapter harness to connect to the back of the existing control head. I used a cigarrette lighter-to-USB adapter/charger to power the unit while in the center console.
You select Aux on the control head and the interface simulates a CD changer connection on Disk 1 Track 1. Unfortunately, you have to control the funtions from the Zune itself, but the music is flawless.
Check the following links for the adapters:
http://pac-audio.com/productDetails....&CategoryID=24 (adapter box)
http://pac-audio.com/productDetails....&CategoryID=37 (adapter harness)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00..._ya_oh_product (Zune sync cable to attaqch to the plug-in 5VDC/USB converter)
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Mini-Cha...2031691&sr=1-7 (Plug-in Charger/USB adapter)
I had to drill a hole in the forward end of the center console to route the wires into the area. I simply lift the lid and select what playlist I want to hear and hit the road!
Don't leave the USB charger plugged in when the car is not in use. It will slowly drain the battery if you do. Have fun.
You select Aux on the control head and the interface simulates a CD changer connection on Disk 1 Track 1. Unfortunately, you have to control the funtions from the Zune itself, but the music is flawless.
Check the following links for the adapters:
http://pac-audio.com/productDetails....&CategoryID=24 (adapter box)
http://pac-audio.com/productDetails....&CategoryID=37 (adapter harness)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00..._ya_oh_product (Zune sync cable to attaqch to the plug-in 5VDC/USB converter)
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Mini-Cha...2031691&sr=1-7 (Plug-in Charger/USB adapter)
I had to drill a hole in the forward end of the center console to route the wires into the area. I simply lift the lid and select what playlist I want to hear and hit the road!
Don't leave the USB charger plugged in when the car is not in use. It will slowly drain the battery if you do. Have fun.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
Racer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 328
Likes: 2
From: Placentia California
If you can make this work, please post or send me an message. I currently have an MP3 jack inplace of the CD Changer. I would like to be able to use the AUX and not the internal CD.
Thanks, Rich
Thanks, Rich
I will be doing this shortly, and yes it has been done... Most of the hacks I have seen (Google Search) interrupt the CD output, so the head unit thinks it's playing the CD, and thus you need a CD in the drive and be on the CD setting, you just block the CD output and inject the Mp3 players output instead...
I'm going to crack mine open and have a closer look, the CD hack is simple and definitely a DIY version, but I'm looking for a more elegant hack, possibly reworking the AUX button into functional and interrupting the line just before the amp or what not...
I design and build electronics professionally, so I have a one up on the average DIYer to take it one step further... As it stands I'll probably take a look at my head unit later this week...
I'm going to crack mine open and have a closer look, the CD hack is simple and definitely a DIY version, but I'm looking for a more elegant hack, possibly reworking the AUX button into functional and interrupting the line just before the amp or what not...
I design and build electronics professionally, so I have a one up on the average DIYer to take it one step further... As it stands I'll probably take a look at my head unit later this week...
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 221
Likes: 1
From: Gurnee IL
My goal is to use the aux button without the aux2car adapter by doing an internal mod to the unit...
More of a challenge to see if I can do it then anything as the aux2car adapters certainly work and are for the most part painless...
If I can get it done for a few bucks, a little tinkering and reverse engineering the radio internals, I'll give it a go...
More of a challenge to see if I can do it then anything as the aux2car adapters certainly work and are for the most part painless...
If I can get it done for a few bucks, a little tinkering and reverse engineering the radio internals, I'll give it a go...
Racer
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 483
Likes: 3
From: Woodstock Ga
I have the Aux2car setup w/ the wiring harness adapter mentioned above w/ my 02 Z06, plugged right into the back of the factory radio (didn't have a CD changer). Works awesome IMO.
I went the DIY route w/ my previous 99 TA and did the mod to override the CD output w/ the factory radio. Same procedure as it would be w/ the Vettes I believe. Worked OK, but the little jack I got from radio shack wasn't the best quality. When I would plug in the audio cable from the Zune I usually had to wiggle/twist the cable a bit to get a solid connection otherwise I'd have static. Little annoying compared to the flawless operation of the aux2car setup.
I went the DIY route w/ my previous 99 TA and did the mod to override the CD output w/ the factory radio. Same procedure as it would be w/ the Vettes I believe. Worked OK, but the little jack I got from radio shack wasn't the best quality. When I would plug in the audio cable from the Zune I usually had to wiggle/twist the cable a bit to get a solid connection otherwise I'd have static. Little annoying compared to the flawless operation of the aux2car setup.
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 54,204
Likes: 180
From: S.W. Ohio. . . . . . NRA Life Member
I have installed a Zune 16GB HD Touch in my 2004 Z06. It required an interface box along with a special adapter harness to connect to the back of the existing control head.
You select Aux on the control head and the interface simulates a CD changer connection on Disk 1 Track 1.
You select Aux on the control head and the interface simulates a CD changer connection on Disk 1 Track 1.
front mounted control head:
main chassis in the same location as the Delco CD changer:
With this adapter - you don't have to take the radio out. But there is some minor expense involved. The PIE GM10-AUX adds a L/R Aux in; in-place of the factory external CD changer.
Granted, modifying the head unit with a switching jack is practically free (mostly all labor) - but R&R'ing the radio is not a 10 minute project.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 677
Likes: 1
From: Huntsville AL
