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I have a 97 prelude and I've been looking for a while on how to wire up my iPod to play in my car. I'm sick of CD's and them getting scratched. Anyone have any tips or DIY's?

get a cd player that is ipod capable

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getting a new deck with an aux input.

Ok I did the Vehicle Fit Guide for these. Would something like this work?
Kenwood - 50W x 4 MOSFET Apple® iPod®/Satellite/HD Radio-Ready In-Dash CD Deck - KDC-MP342U

yeah that should work if you have the cable that hooks into the deck, moved thread to the correct section

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I'm way new to this so would you mind explaining the whole "cable that hooks into the deck" thing? And sorry about posting in the wrong section.

its cool ur new so im not gonna yell at ya.

i know for my sisters pioneer deck that she recently got, she just hooks her USB cable that she uses to connect to the computer to the usb port on the cd player. i also have a friend that uses a regular audio cable (both male ends) and hooks it straight into the aux input.

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So are there any technical installation things I'll have to do? Sound to me like I just go buy the in-dash and plug it into my... current CD system? Then to connect my ipod I can just use the aux input?

1. get a new deck, any single din will fit
2. take out old deck
3. put in new deck
4. get iPod cable. I know for my alpine I had to buy a separate cable. hooked into where you would hook up the cd changer. I have it going into my glovebox so my iPod just chills in there

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does your car have an aftermarket cd player already or is it factory?

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THIS!

And Definately THIS!

Alpine uses a cord/hook up called Ai Net -- it is the data port that allows you to control ALL Functions of the i-Pod without touching the ipod itself.
Alpine

Kenwood iPod connectors data base

I-POD PIONEER CABLE ADAPTOR ADAPTER AUX CHARGER For use with units that have CD Changers or are iPod ready

No matter what aftermarket deck you use, tell the installer/Salesman to sale you the adaptor cord. I dont use Apple products, but don't all iPods have that long, thin data port on the bottom?


Now, if you are trying to use a stock radio, an FM modulator would be the quickest way to get your iPod to play on your "system."

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If u have a stock cd player with a cassette player u can just go buy one of those adapter things. Its a cassette that goes into the cassette player and it has a lil chord that u can plug into ur ipod. Thats what I've been using and u dont have 2 buy a new cd player

also one place you should check out if your new to it is www.Crutchfield.com What Fits My Car
Nice thing about buying stereo stuff from them is they will send you a step by step install guide for that part, for you specific car. also if your unsure about something, or which part would be best for exactly your needs, you can call them and they'll help ya out.

i know when i first started getting into doing car stereo's they were a big help for me.

btw i have the Pioneer Premier DEH-480MP with the ipod connect kit. and i love it! nice thing about it too, is it didnt cost much. (i think i payed like 200 for the deck and like 40 for the whole ipod kit(bought this like 3years ago)

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@ Ph3AR,
1.Check whether your Car Audio has AUX.
2 .Remove your Car Audio from your car.
3. Stereo 2 mono out pin
4. Audio cables.
5. Connect your Stereo 2 mono pin.
6. Connect your Audio Cable.
7. Connect your Ipod.
8. Now take a test drive.

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Do you have the stock radio? If not is your radio something that has an AUX input?

Type the name and model number of your radio into a google search and read up on the features it came with if it has a AUX input then yes you can hook it up. Even better if your radio came with CD changer control, sometimes you can get a cable that not only plays your ipod but charges it too. Make sure though that it has the latest technology as I have the iphone 3G now and the cable I got does not support the charging of the iPhone 3G. But now that cable is available I'm not paying another $50 to $60 just so it will charge plus I am about to sell my radio and cable soon.

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Ok well since I hardly know what you all are saying, haha, here's a picture of my stereo. I'm pretty sure it's factory.

Just get an Alpine deck. Most of them work with the ipod just need the cable.

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or better yet, just go into like car toys or best buy, and tell them what your looking for, play with a couple of the decks, i'd bring your ipod, hook it up, and see which one you like from there.

main reason i say to do that, is because, like, alpines are really nice, but me personally i dont like them. i like how the pioneers are how they are set up better. nothing against alpine at all, just preference.

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AMEN!!!! I'm not however a Pioneer fan, but anyway, Alpine is difficult to use. Every button has a different operation that is contrary to what you would think and they have 4 models of iPod interface cables for 6 models of headunits. STUPID. Hook up your iPod as he suggested and make sure features work and make sure what you get will charge the current iPods because if you upgrade you will have to buy a $39 adaptor for your adaptor. Check out Kenwoods while your at it.

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just felt like i should chime in....


i've had my alpine HU for about 1.5+ yrs now which both plays and charges my 1G ipod, and absolutely loved it. i hid the ipod in my arm rest and never thought about it again.


just last week i picked up a brand new ipod touch, as soon as i plugged it into the HU, the ipod display reads "charging not compatible with this device" :m ad2:





i'm soooooooooo fukingggggg pissedddddddd

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Nick, that's actually an iPod issue. They went to a different charging system. Your problem can be fixed with an adapter. They have a couple different styles. 1 is a small square deal that has the proper charging. So you end up with this huge end. The other is an extension cable that does the job. Much better in my book. You can tape up the connection and stash it behind the dash. A part # for one of those is Peripheral IS710. They are about 30 bones.

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wow AWESOMEE looks jesse, you just saved me a thousand headaches!! +rep (as if you need it )




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if your a simple man, like me, just get the USA SPEC iPod adapter, i heard it's the best adapter out there, no need to buy a new head unit just plug into the back of ur stock radio. also, if u mess with ur stock radio and put in a new one, your AFBS will b ****ed up and not work properly, so thats why i recommend keeping your stock

my friend has an alpine deck and i hate it(i played with it a lot and i just don't like all the overly complicated settings) but to each his own he loves it, i have a sony deck but its an older one which doesn't have the direct male to male cable connection for the ipod, and i have an ipod touch so instead of shelling out a ton of money i went to radio shack and bought the generic red and white to audio headphone cable for less than $15 dollars, the same cable that is marketed for apple is like anywhere from $35 to $60 dollars. I connected it from the back of the cd deck and tucked it neatly under the middle console to reduce clutter.simple and cheap......best way to go.......sometimes,lol.....hope this helps.

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go to handaaccessories get the ipod aux adapter for stock radio

go to a dollar store get those ipod freqrency adapters that plug in cigg lighter

or if you want bestbuy is holding a special for a kenwood deck with 2 6 1/2 speakers for 129.99.

that deck there selling is aux input

+1 i dont know why nobody mentioned the Aux input adapter for the cd changer, you can use with stock radio.
DONT GET A USB/IPOD DATA INPUT
Any input that plugs into the bottom port of the ipod is BAAD, well its not that bad but a few things:
1. Most head units cant really move around ipod menu's that well, making it a pain to use
2. YOU WONT BE ABLE TO USE IPOD TOUCH OR IPHONE!!!
I have my iphone hooked up to aux, and some velcro (the plastic, not fabric kind) to hold it there. This way it has more than just music, i got video (movies, youtube, etc) i get internets, and i get GPS navigation, and even hands free calling!
But iphone/itouch will NOT work with data connections for ipod on 99% of head units (unless they start making them for it, but it took them a while to get ipod in headunits in the first place...)

I know its been a while since this thread has started, and the OP probably you have already gotten a new head unit, but this should be helpfull info for other people

Was going to say this. Can't believe people can only suggest purchasing a new deck...

Actually I still haven't gotten a new head unit. I'm savin up money. How much is the aux input adapter and how much?

The Aux input adaptor i think is like $25 or something, pretty cheap, you can probably pick it up at any car audio store, its the same for all 97-99 hondas, and there's another one for the 99-01's. My lude had it when i got it so i'm not too privey on the info, but its easy to use, simply press the CD button, with no CD in, and plug it in. You may want to invest in either a case you can doublesided tape to the dash near the head unit, or some velcro, honestly it will cost you less than $50 to use your ipod and mount it so you can just control it with click wheel (or touch screen for iphone/itouch) touch screen input on my "audio device" without having to replace stock head unit is pretty nice.

Now in the end what i WANT to do is a nifty project involving totally removing the head unit and replacing it with a dockable iPad :P but that'll come later