oddwraith

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Just wondering how I would go about using an ipod with my stock monsoon headunit. In a 2001 T/A. Any ideas?

WhiteBird00

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Can you do a search?

There are adapters from several manufacturers that allow you to connect an iPod (or any auxiliary device such as satellite radio) to the CD changer port on the back of the factory head unit. A quick search on "ipod" should get you plenty of information.

oddwraith

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Yes I hhave done searches but have come back with a little confusion. When I punch in my year/make/model of car and select the "monsoon" option in order to obtain the correct adapter (adapter which connects onto the back of HU in the slot for the ch/changer) to hook up my ipod...I get a WARNING msg stating that "head unit must have AUX or SOUCE button in order for this ipod module to work!!!??? So now i'm lost, since mine does not. So is this module for my HU or not! This issue has been making me sick lol.

topdj-com

if you have a 2001 one it will work, I bought the pac one I just hit the cd play button once for cd and again for the mp3 jack, but if you have a cd changer it wont

oddwraith

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okay so if I order this, where does the ipod plug into it? and: do I need another cable to connect the ipod to this adapter???

bene

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2000-02s will work. Its a direct plug and play. There is a kit for it in best buy. I have it for my car. Charges the Ipod when not in use. Plugs in behind the monsoon. Takes over as your 12 disc changer at the back.

Formula Dave

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I use a USA Spec IPod interface through Crutchfield.

Plugs into the CD changer input of the HU. Can skip songs using the steering wheel controls which is a plus.

bene

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Yeah, mine does the same.

twitchtwice

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interesting, what brand is it. i work at best buy and ive never seen any, very interested in this.

although i work for geeksquad, im good with computers, not all this car radio stuff.

WhiteBird00

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The button is labeled "CD/Aux" only in Camaros - the same function is labeled "CD/Play" in Firebirds.

TransAm578

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I went to USA Spec's website and saw the item was $160...I am sure there are cheaper ones out there. Which ones work well, but are more affordable?

bene

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I bought mine for $100 through Best buy. I can't remember the brand though.

WhiteBird00

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It depends on what you want. There are iPod specific adapters such as the USA Spec one that have extra features like track control from the head unit/steering wheel and charging the iPod battery.

Then there are auxiliary input adapters that provide only direct connection to the head unit without the extra features. You have to control the iPod using its own controls and they don't charge the battery but they are about half the price. The PIE GM9-AUX is the most popular of these adapters.

James0919

Thread back from the dead...woot!

I have a 2000 Formula with the SINGLE CD player and was going to order the USA-SPEC PA11-GM45

Anyone using this model with the SINGLE CD setup?

Just want to be sure before ordering - confusing information out there as to whether you need the changer or not.

Thanks!

James

WhiteBird00

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Please read the Monsoon FAQ sticky at the top of the section.

Auxiliary adapters from USA SPEC, PIE, PAC and others are compatible with all 4th generation f-bodies that have a cassette head unit. They are also compatible with model year 2000 and newer f-bodies that have a CD head unit. It does not matter whether or not you have the optional external CD changer but if you do, it will have to be disconnected.

That wasn't so confusing was it?

James0919

Thanks for the help! Believe it or not, I did read the FAQ however they are very adamant in saying that there must be an AUX button (which my car doesn't have) so I was hoping for real word, yes it works, experience.

Thanks again !

WhiteBird00

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That's because most vendors don't realize that the button labeled CD/AUX in a Camaro is labeled CD/PLAY in a Firebird. It's the same function just a different label.

James0919

HA! Well there ya go... Clears it up rather nicely!

Thanks again!

Lockdown99ss

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Just do this: https://ls1tech.com/forums/stereo-el...t-adapter.html

Burn a silent CD to play in the background and you are good to go. I did it and it works great. Fun little project.

Capricio

You can buy a new HU with aux and USB I-Pod control for under $100 now. Add in a few more dollars for a Metra 1.5 DIN adapter kit. ...just sayin'.