iPod - Connects2 kit - Plugs in at the boot?

[45_CB]

I have the connect2 leads which allows me to connect the ipod to the cd change lead, but I obviously want to use the ipod in the front of the car, and not the bloody boot lol.

Has anyone back tracked the cd changer cable, where does it go? Under the carpet, down the passenger side of the car?

Post appreciated folks

Cheers

 

[danthevanman]

Hi you have to unplug the blue changer lead from the back of the headunit and insert the one which came attached to the connects 2 adpator.

Dan

 

[45_CB]

its not connecting it thats the problem, everything works ok. you disconnect the cd changer at the boot and use its connection

I just need to know where the cable runs when it disappears into the carpet by the rear light

 

[Daymo]

i think your not understanding the instructions mate, you usually pull the blue cable out the back of the headunit, place the new input from your ipod connector in its place, then clip the cd changer lead into the loop that is provided, therefore when your ipod isnt in it will read the cd changer instead

 

[45_CB]

Really?

I thought it replaced the CD Changer? have you got the lead in your car?

 

[Sam221]

Really?

I thought it replaced the CD Changer? have you got the lead in your car?

thats what i heard too

 

[splitpin]

It does replace the CD changer as far as the head unit is concerned.

But the ipod lead plugs into the back of the headunit where you unplug the multichanger lead.

 

[45_CB]

hmmm, the lead i have is a female one and the headunit ones are male? lol i'll have another look again tomorrow as would be alot easier than tearing all the carpet out the way.

Sound quality is excellent though compared to an FM transmitter thing I tryed!

 

[Daymo]

45 CB, i have an ipod xcarlink and this is how mine works. which is how i was trying to explain earlier, hopefully something in these pictures will help you??

the wires behind

plugging the cable and and attaching the cd player to the loop through:-

Finished (i put the cable through the back of the cubby hole behind the gear stick for neatness

 

[Bolland]

Ohhh, didnt know you could do this!
So is this the kit you have Damo ? http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.php?productid=17&cat=0&page=1:confused:

 

[45_CB]

Think yours is a different kit

mine has a female connector that fits the end of the cd changer cable in the boot, to a box, then a lead from the box to the iPod

This one: http://www.lowcostcaraudio.co.uk/lc...+cordoba+toledo+leon+ipod+adapter/pid/7341648

 

[45_CB]

Did you seperate your wiring blocks or something Daymo?

 

[Daymo]

this is the kit i have, you need the 8 pin one:-

http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.php?productid=18&cat=0&page=1

the wiring blocks, just slide apart, so they separate really easily.

i havent seen one before which connects to the actual cd changer itself, unless someone else has one then im stuck really as that picture on the website doesnt really give a clear idea of the connections to be fair.

 

[45_CB]

i'll go out and try it now!

shall let you know! cheers pal

 

[45_CB]

Tryed seperating them with no luck! none of the plugs on the stereo end fit the wiring so looks like its going to be rip apart the car and trace back the cable time pain in the ass and going to do it again if I sell up to get the cd changer working again

 

[45_CB]

Getting so confused now!

Do I need this kit?

http://www.lowcostcaraudio.co.uk/lc...cordoba+ibiza+toledo+ipod+adapter/pid/7341658

 

[45_CB]

E-mailed the company asking if they expect me to take the car to pieces back tracking the cable

 

[roloking1806]

hmm there is this: Link
Thats expensive, or this may also fit... Linkkk

Would give u decent quality music but you'd not be able to control ipod with headunit.. easy



Edit....
2nd link: for 7.50 or whatever it was - you cant really go wrong.. still connects right to the headunit (unlike a tape) - you'll get same sound quality I'd expect, and little distortion!!

And...

http://www.lowcostcaraudio.co.uk/lcc...er/pid/7341658

that kit would work fine I believe

 

[cupraR59]

rolo king that is amazeing for £ 7.50 thanx ordering one now how you find that ?
and 45 cb i would recomend you buy the one in the link above and flog yours on save you alot of time and hassle mate .

 

[NorcyUK]

i bought the same cd changer adapter and it does just replace the cd changer in the boot. i followed the cable from the boot down the passenger side and managed to get it relocated into the centre console under the stereo.
the cable for the cd changer goes behind the passenger side rear quarter card, then down the passenger side by the footwell and in behind the glovebox