How to install iPorsche - iPod integration system

[sa321]

http://pinouts.ru/Devices/ipod_pinout.shtml

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[zroadhouse]

Thanks. My probe tips are too large to get into the connector. I think I need to rig something with tiny wires to check the pins. I suspect that my ground connection isn't good. If I had been thinking clearly, I would have tested the iPod connector for charging before attaching it to the power/ground from the phone connector.

[zroadhouse]

It was my ground wire. Unfortunately I tugged a little to hard and it came out of the clip. I think if I can remove and reinstall the clip, I'll be good to go.

[zroadhouse]

Here is my write-up of my installation of the iPod into the rear console box.

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...77-post29.html

[judgejon]

Originally Posted by zroadhouse

Here is my write-up of my installation of the iPod into the rear console box.

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...77-post29.html

looks a little comlicated. the location is great. my wife paid about 600 to have the ipod interface installed in her 2006 Lexus. I use a plug in fm sender that connects my ipod to the radio via an unused frequency. the antenna is in the windshield and it all works great. cost about 90 bucks. I wonder what the install cost on the 996 would be.

great job on yours. helps to know what your doin...yes?

[bmwfan996rookie]

Very nice! I want it!

[zroadhouse]

Originally Posted by judgejon

looks a little comlicated. the location is great. my wife paid about 600 to have the ipod interface installed in her 2006 Lexus. I use a plug in fm sender that connects my ipod to the radio via an unused frequency. the antenna is in the windshield and it all works great. cost about 90 bucks. I wonder what the install cost on the 996 would be.

great job on yours. helps to know what your doin...yes?

I am mechanically inclined but have otherwise never done this before. I used the instructions from the B&M SSK which show how to disassemble/reassemble the rear console in combination with the iPorsche instructions. It took me about 6 hours to do. If I knew what I was doing, I'll bet I could have done it in less than 2 hours.

I dislike the FM integrations due to the low quality of sound and the high degree of interference -- especially on cross country trips.

With the direct link, I can get the most out of my music collection, which I've ripped to lossless audio in iTunes. The stock sound system sounds much better when listening to my iPod then listening to the radio.

I would guess that given the kit ($75) an installer could do the work for 2-3 hours worth of shop time for an install into the rear console. If you do it like Euclid has illustrated, it really is quite easy -- definitely a DIY.

[softail]

I confirm. Fm transmitters give bad sound

[judgejon]

I sure agree with you and with Zroad re the sound quality of the fm transmitter. Doesn't bother me too much because I only use the ipod for audio books. For music, the interface would be a mandatory addition. I rip the books using Markable 2. Thanks for the good info...

[melba001]

where is the best place to get the iporsche kit? I would like to wire for iphone use on my cdr 220.

THanks

MNark

[Mikelly]

I have the changer installed and had no need to unplug the changer. The only issues I've had are that the NANO doesn't charge (think that was already a known thing) and my NEW iPhone doesn't work with it at all, which stinks!

Mike

Originally Posted by Euclid

Thanks for the update Johnny. The instructions don't mention that the changer must be disconnected because it's never been necessary before.

In fact, you're the first case that I've heard of that required the changer to be disconnected as well.

What year is your car? Stereo options?

[Euclid]

I never had to unplug my changer either.

[exophthalmos]

Originally Posted by Euclid

Nope, sorry, not at this point.

Can I ask why it can't be done on a 2004 996 model?

[scubadawg]

Originally Posted by exophthalmos

Can I ask why it can't be done on a 2004 996 model?

Because yours is a MOST system, everything is fiber optic.

[Euclid]

Originally Posted by exophthalmos

Can I ask why it can't be done on a 2004 996 model?

Your year model has a completely different/much more complex system.