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Question on Head Unit/CD Changer/iPod???
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Burning Brakes
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Question on Head Unit/CD Changer/iPod???
Question - I have a 2000 Coup with the Delco/Bose Head Unit and was wondering if a wire was already prerun from the Head Unit to the CD changer even if you/I don't have a factory changer. I'm thinking of connecting my iPod to the head unit directly so I don't lose any clarity. 
(Here is a link if anyone else is interested http://peripheralelectronics.com/ipod2car/index.shtml, I think monster cables is making one as well but they are for 03 or newer vehicles) I currently play music from my iPod using a FM Transmitter but it doesn't compare to the quality of a CD. 
If I have to remove the dash to get the head unit then so be it, but I would much rather use an existing prerun cable! 
Thanks for any help!
(Here is a link if anyone else is interested http://peripheralelectronics.com/ipod2car/index.shtml, I think monster cables is making one as well but they are for 03 or newer vehicles) I currently play music from my iPod using a FM Transmitter but it doesn't compare to the quality of a CD. If I have to remove the dash to get the head unit then so be it, but I would much rather use an existing prerun cable! Thanks for any help!
Burning Brakes
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From: Spring Branch Texas
Originally Posted by MHVette
Question - I have a 2000 Coup with the Delco/Bose Head Unit and was wondering if a wire was already prerun from the Head Unit to the CD changer even if you/I don't have a factory changer. I'm thinking of connecting my iPod to the head unit directly so I don't lose any clarity. (Here is a link if anyone else is interested http://peripheralelectronics.com/ipod2car/index.shtml, I think monster cables is making one as well but they are for 03 or newer vehicles) I currently play music from my iPod using a FM Transmitter but it doesn't compare to the quality of a CD. If I have to remove the dash to get the head unit then so be it, but I would much rather use an existing prerun cable! Thanks for any help!
(Here is a link if anyone else is interested http://peripheralelectronics.com/ipod2car/index.shtml, I think monster cables is making one as well but they are for 03 or newer vehicles) I currently play music from my iPod using a FM Transmitter but it doesn't compare to the quality of a CD. If I have to remove the dash to get the head unit then so be it, but I would much rather use an existing prerun cable! Thanks for any help!
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You would need to get a CD-Changer Wiring Harness to plug into the passenger floor board connections and a GM10-AUX - GM Digital auxiliary input converter to to convert the changer plugs into an RCA input. FYI, the site I linked to is Tuan Le's, and Tuan is THE MAN.
I used both of those and more in my car, you can read about it here.
I used both of those and more in my car, you can read about it here.
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From: Palm Bay FL
Originally Posted by markcz
You would need to get a CD-Changer Wiring Harness to plug into the passenger floor board connections and a GM10-AUX - GM Digital auxiliary input converter to to convert the changer plugs into an RCA input. FYI, the site I linked to is Tuan Le's, and Tuan is THE MAN.
I used both of those and more in my car, you can read about it here.
I used both of those and more in my car, you can read about it here.
I suggest you check Ebay for the protocol converters. They're often available used at half price.
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I just removed the 12 disk changer to install a sirius satellite radio in my car, I am using the GM10-AUX interface and it sounds great.
controller is mounted in the ashtray area.
controller is mounted in the ashtray area.
Last edited by RPOZ4Z; Jan 13, 2005 at 03:23 PM.
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From: Ocean Springs MS
Originally Posted by RPOZ4Z
I just removed the 12 disk changer to install a sirius satellite radio in my car, I am using the GM10-AUX interface and it sounds great.
Also, since you want to hook up an IPod, you may be able to cut out some of the harness (it's 6-8 ft long to get around the rear compartment, to the center well) and mount your IPod somewhere up front. Just a thought.
