bigmonkey712 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Hi, I purchased an ipod connector from xcarlink recently (http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.php?p ... =10&page=1). However, when i came to install the connector on the back of the CD changed did not fit. Does anyone know of an adapter that is available or is there a better way to connect my ipod (as this way also includes attaching of wires to battery/ignition)? Many Thanks Stew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 doesnt look like any coneector on the back of the stereo to me. do you have bose? what year is the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmonkey712 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 The car is 07 plate. the connector for the back is as per the pic below: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Only works in US cars, UK & Jap cars don't have the spare connector. You either need to do the tape hack or replace the head unit, I strongly suggest the latter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmonkey712 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Thanks for the info. Any tips as to where I can get a new head unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Try putting car stereo head units into Google and go crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob d Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 changed the head unit in mine for a JVC item. Cool as, much better sound. BUT lost the voice of my sat nav :-( I strongly recomend using one of the affiliated dealers to buy your gear as you will need adapters etc to make it all fit - steering wheel controls and loom interfaces if keeping the bose amp unit. I spent £80 + on looms interfaces and surrounds etc to plug it all in. Do a search for fitting to see whats involved before you buy. You have to take the centre part of the dash out to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Only works in US cars, UK & Jap cars don't have the spare connector. You either need to do the tape hack or replace the head unit, I strongly suggest the latter. I was going to do the headunit swap but the tape hack is so good i dont think i will now its much better quality than the CD player itself and gives more volume if you so desire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Thanks for the info. Any tips as to where I can get a new head unit? If you don't know too much then work out how much you want to spend and go to an I.C.E. specialist and get them to price it up. Main things to ask yourself - Single or Double Din CD or DVD USB & iPod (no brainer seeing post title) SatNav Retaining Steering Controls Basically comes down to how much you wanna spend and what you want it to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmonkey712 Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Thanks for the help. You mention Sat-Nav. The car has in-built, will this not work if i remove head unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 It'll work, you just won't get any sound from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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