Connecting ipod to 2000 Firebird
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That particular solution requires a factory CD changer to work. If you don't have a factory changer, there are adapters available (e.g GM9-AUX) that plug into the CD changer port on the head unit and provide RCA jacks for connecting an auxiliary source such as an iPod or satellite radio. There are also adapters that are specifically for the iPod (e.g. iPod2Car) that will keep the iPod's battery charged.
That particular solution requires a factory CD changer to work. If you don't have a factory changer, there are adapters available (e.g GM9-AUX) that plug into the CD changer port on the head unit and provide RCA jacks for connecting an auxiliary source such as an iPod or satellite radio. There are also adapters that are specifically for the iPod (e.g. iPod2Car) that will keep the iPod's battery charged.
If that's the case, then check out the iPod mod links above ^. Although if you and your friends only have iPods, then I would use a hardwired interface like iPod2Car or a GM9-AUX adapter. MUCH better quality and you can ff/rwd/skip tracks. Many aftermarket headunits also have support for iPod adapters too.
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The GM9-AUX has had reported problems where it seems to go "brain dead" and will not respond to input. This is fixed by disconnecting and reconnecting the adapter but it can be an awkward and annoying problem. The GM9-AUX is not an iPod specific adapter - it is a generic auxiliary input adapter that provides no control of the iPod and will not recharge its battery.
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Does anyone know if this unit will work in place of our CD changers?
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Metra...oductDetail.do
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Metra...oductDetail.do
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Does anyone know if this unit will work in place of our CD changers?
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Metra-iPod-GM-Adapter-AIPGM01ID/sem/rpsm/oid/185490/catOid/-13105/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Metra-iPod-GM-Adapter-AIPGM01ID/sem/rpsm/oid/185490/catOid/-13105/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
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Compatibility: Attaches your ipod to '03-'06 GM cars. Standard iPod connection as well as a 3.5mm auxiliary input for non-iPod MP3 players or other 3.5mm cable connection.
I realize that it is for 03-06 GM products. I was just wondering if it might work with our radios as well. I thought that maybe the connector is the same and since our cars are so old it has more recent years listed.
What about this one? It looks like it might work.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Perip...5fInstallation
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Perip...5fInstallation
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
What about this one? It looks like it might work.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Perip...5fInstallation
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Perip...5fInstallation
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It plugs into the CD changer port on the back of the factory radio. You loose the use of the factory CD changer but retain steering wheel control since it acts like the factory CD changer. I tried several iPods with good results (iPod classic 80gig & nano). I used the dice electronics http://diceelectronics.com/ mounting accessory and looked through my partsbin and found a rubber boot that fit in my cigarette lighter. I mounted the boot to the back of the dice unit, drilled a hole under the cig lighter for the iPod cord and had a removeable mount for the iPod classic right in front of the cig lighter! The USA Spec unit allowed me to either operate the iPod from the car stereo/steering wheel or use the iPod controls. This has the advantage of not locking the iPod screen so I could play music throug the car stereo while playing a photo slideshow on the iPod.....even while driving!
I have since decided to get an aftermarked head unit so the USA Spec iPod adaptor is for sale if anyone is interested....
