Ipod to car

[BadAngel]

I am looking for a way to put my ipod in the car. One of my teachers suggested this device:
http://ipodcarparts.com/toyota-0306-inp ... 367bede7ec

It supposedly allows you to use steering wheel controls instead of the ipod itself.

Is this going to be compatible with my 2004 JBL 6-disk cd changer HU?

If not, does anybody know of a product that will be, and allows steering wheel controls?

[scis30]

just from reading that it says nothing about using your steering wheel controls...from the page "The iPod's click wheel controls are still used for song selection, play control, etc"

your steering wheel controls should still work for everything else just not to control the ipod

[LatinUSMC]

i have usspecs Toy-12 model on my 01 and it great ,i control everything from the stock JBL HU i dunno about sterring controls that a whole other level.

http://usaspec.com/ipod.html

[kingkakyle]

i have a usa spec that i could sell you
its been used for sometime but its still good
its NOT specific for ipod so it wouldn't charge it and stuff but better than nothing

[BadAngel]

just from reading that it says nothing about using your steering wheel controls...from the page "The iPod's click wheel controls are still used for song selection, play control, etc"

your steering wheel controls should still work for everything else just not to control the ipod

yeah i know but i know someone who had it in his and his wifes car and the steering wheel controls work for him.

The product is very confusing because if you look at the PDF brochure it says:
"Not compatible with in-dash CD changer radio"
"Not compatible with vehicles that are equipped with external CD changer, SAT, NAV, or Video System"

but then on the site it says it would work... i am confused lolz.


And as far as the USA Spec goes... for $170 i would rather go buy a Alpine or JVC HU and install it for more features and such.

[Gadgetjq]

I am looking for a way to put my ipod in the car.

BA,

One option that'll let you use your steering wheel control for volume (but nothing else) is a TOY-03 module. You simply plug it into the back of your JBL system then connect a standard female stereo jack to the module. Plug your I-Pod into that.

The module works through the 'disk' channel on your car radio.
Installation instructions here: http://www.gadgetjq.com/solara/audio_aux.htm

Cheers

[BadAngel]

I am looking for a way to put my ipod in the car.

BA,

One option that'll let you use your steering wheel control for volume (but nothing else) is a TOY-03 module. You simply plug it into the back of your JBL system then connect a standard female stereo jack to the module. Plug your I-Pod into that.

The module works through the 'disk' channel on your car radio.
Installation instructions here: http://www.gadgetjq.com/solara/audio_aux.htm

Cheers

oh, thats interesting, i may look into that.... but as of right now i am beginning to look into replacing the HU. Thanks though!

[red2002solara]

I have the JBL 6 cd changer in my Solara. I bought the I-Simple device from Best Buy and had them do the installation. The device lets you control the I-Pod from the steering wheel controls. I had them route the cord to the glove box, where I keep the I-Pod. The only downside is that the I-simple doesn't have the capability of displaying the song titles on the stereo, but otherwise the device works great.

[red2002solara]

So last week my I-Pod adapter, the I-Simple, started doing some funny things. All of the sudden I was getting a lot of distortion coming in through the speakers with the music. Then, leaving my folks house, I turned on my stereo to play my I-Pod, and no music is coming through now. My tape deck, CD, and radio features still all work. It's just the I-Simple that no longer is transmitting the music. I'm very disappointed as I only had this for less than a year.

I'm debating whether to take it to Best Buy, where I had it installed, to have them look at it and fix it. I'm hesitant because I installed a Parrot Bluetooth kit a couple months ago and have loss faith in the big chains' installation departments. I may take it to the aftermarket outfit where I had the Parrot installed (since they definitely know what they are doing) and have them look at it and try to fix it. For now, it looks like I'm back to using CDs.

[ctsolara12]

I would take it back if I were you.

I installed a usaspec TOY-15 with radio text display and ability to use controls. It has been working great and I do not in any way regret the purchase. It has both ipod capability and an additional aux input. I'd reccomend it if you end up getting a replacement.

Hopefully it's not to late to return it. It gets ugly when you have to deal with manufacturers warranty

[red2002solara]

The I-Simple is still under warranty, so that I'm not worried about. It's just that I'm worried that they may screw up my Parrot system somehow when fixing the I-Simple. I just don't trust them anymore. The techs seem to only have rudenmentary knowledge of what they are doing and they don't seem to care. I'd rather pay the money to have it fixed at Soundwerks knowing they'll do a good job.

OR....maybe my I-Simple will magically begin working again. Oh, and it's no longer charging my i-pod when plugged in.