varley16 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 i did the Bose system iPod hack, but I have now got an iPhone 4, I didn't realise that this uses the 3.5 socket instead of the normal iPod connector. Is it possible to get a iPod female connector to a 3.5mm converter? Thanks and sorry for not searching, but on my iPhone and it's soooo slow at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kch1984 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I've been toying with the idea of doing the hack after I couldn't get a cassette adapter to work - however, I would've thought the iphone 4 would work with the normal ipod/dock connector? I had this system in my previous car and it worked, the only problem I noticed when changing from a 3GS to the 4 was a loss of charging capability. Would be good if someone could shed some light on this before I go ahead with the hack... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varley16 Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 I've just plugged my iPhone 4 into a normal old iPod charger, and it doesn't charge, so it is different, I've seen iPod lead (female) to 3.5mm converter, so when I get proper Internet back and not this slow phone net, I'll order one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kch1984 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Good to know, if I do the hack I'll stick to a 3.5mm connector! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 The difference is that the newer iPhones only need a 5mv current to charge, not 12mv like the older ones which is why you're having issues. Not ever having done the hack myself I couldn't tell you how to fix the issue, but that's where the trouble lies. I can tell you that an iPhone4 definitely can be charged in car from a newer charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varley16 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Can the mod be done with a 3.5mm lead? If it can I can just buy a 3.5 lead and then splice my iPod lead to the 3.5 leads I can have both connections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webbtay Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 i did the ipod hack and used an ipod adapter. It doesn't work with my iPhone 4 or my gf's new ipod nano (thank goodness) but works with the classic i bought at christmas. in hindsight i'd go for the 3.5 mini jack as it works with everything - unless you desperately want to be able to charge it. i avoided this as i didn't want to mess with the electrics. you could easily swap to a 3.5mm jack post-install though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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