Ipod lead, aura headunit?

[ben_edwards30]

Can someone tell me what lead i need to buy to run my ipod off the standard aura cd headunit? I know i have to loose the cd changer but thats ok. I'd like a lead that charges the ipod as it's conected aswell if possible.

Thanks.

 

[ben_edwards30]

anyone?

 

[Muttley]

There are a couple of devices that plug into the CD changer socket and fool the Aura unit into thinking that the iPod is a changer. Connects 2 is one of them.

I put Seat aura ipod adapter cable into google and got the following hits.

http://cdchangeremulator.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=11
http://www.nexxia.co.uk/products.asp?s=Connects2 CD iPod Adaptors&c=Seat Ipod Adaptors

 

[ben_edwards30]

is the connects 2 kit the only way of charging the ipod aswell?

 

[Muttley]

Not fitted either myself so can't say. Hopefully someone will be along in a minute who can tell you.

 

[Greenjag]

The connects2 I have plugs into the headphone jack.
Negative is that this doesn't charge the iPod
Positive if you have an iPhone as when you get a call it turns your stereo into an awesome hands free kit.

 

[dazjstuart]

You get a Connects2 that charges the ipod too, its a different model number and is slightly more expensive. I never noticed it till after I bought my normal connects2 which as you know plugs into the headphone socket but dosent charge it. Had I known about it at the time I would have bought it but I didnt lol, (mind you the battery on my old brick Ipod lasts for ages so it doesnt really bother me).

 

[Rich891603]

thats good to know i was looking to change the head unit but seems no need now lol... now just gotta get my iphone playing music again....

 

[dazjstuart]

thats good to know i was looking to change the head unit but seems no need now lol... now just gotta get my iphone playing music again....

Think the connects2 costs around 50 quid. Bear in mind you wouldnt be that much more for a different head unit, of course if you get a new head unit you would still be able to play CDs and plug in your ipod. Just a point worth considering. The main reason I went for the connects2 was that I think the sound quality of the Aura is decent enough, and I prefer to keep the OEM look anyway.

 

[Rich891603]

Think the connects2 costs around 50 quid. Bear in mind you wouldnt be that much more for a different head unit, of course if you get a new head unit you would still be able to play CDs and plug in your ipod. Just a point worth considering. The main reason I went for the connects2 was that I think the sound quality of the Aura is decent enough, and I prefer to keep the OEM look anyway.

I did buy a 7inch flip out monitor but sold it to a friend lol. I think I'd just stay standard head unit. I don't have 6 disc anyways either

 

[ben_edwards30]

Thanks everyone. I think i'll get the connects2 then that charges the ipod. I know i could get i different headunit but i like the standard look inside.