Ipod & 1998 corvette
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From: Dufur Oregon
Ipod & 1998 corvette
I am new to the word of Corvettes and could use your help. I tried to use my Ipod with the remote FM transmitter for the first time the other day. It worked fine before I started the car. When I started the car the music stopped and the digital read out went crazy. I shut off the car, unplugged the Ipod, and reset the guages. The car seemed fine after that but I was afraid that the Ipod had caused problems and was afraid to try it again. It was plugged into the power port between the seats. Any advice?
Racer
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Tacoma WA
Im just shooting in the dark but I would guess that you have one that is wireless and your getting some stray RF that may be your problem. Several people make the same thing but plug into the antenna port on the back of the deck and the antenna wire. It sounds better and works better to boot
If you want to spend a $150 or so you could have it plug into the changer port ( if you have one)
If you want to spend a $150 or so you could have it plug into the changer port ( if you have one)
Burning Brakes
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I have a '98 vert and use a monster fm transmitter. I have been using this setup for 1.5 yrs with no problems.
You give confusing info as to what your problem was. Did the problem affect only the transmitter or both the car and the transmitter?
Don't start the car with the trans/ipod plugged in. Plug it in after the car is running, and see if you still have problems.
You give confusing info as to what your problem was. Did the problem affect only the transmitter or both the car and the transmitter?
Don't start the car with the trans/ipod plugged in. Plug it in after the car is running, and see if you still have problems.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: East Hampton CT
Originally Posted by carnutsx2
Im just shooting in the dark but I would guess that you have one that is wireless and your getting some stray RF that may be your problem. Several people make the same thing but plug into the antenna port on the back of the deck and the antenna wire. It sounds better and works better to boot
If you want to spend a $150 or so you could have it plug into the changer port ( if you have one)
If you want to spend a $150 or so you could have it plug into the changer port ( if you have one)
