IPod Adapter?

Question

Is there any type of adapter that can be used to connect IPod or any MP3 player to your car stereo - perhaps via CD player.

I remember they used to make adapters for car cassette players to be able to play CD's. Anything like that around for MP3 players?

I have a car CD player. Do not have a Cassette player. Any ideas? Cigarette lighter/FM transmitter thing costs about $80. Is this the average price?

Answer 1

I found the best thing since sliced bread and it's not anywhere near $80.........http://www.crutchfield.com/S-mnGWvVj6VQW/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?i=142FMMOD01

It's not wireless. It basically adds AUX inputs to any radio.

It feeds your audio signal from a headphone jack ( or RCA cables) by FM modulation, directly into the antenna input on your radio bypassing the antenna when on, allowing the radio to work as normal when off. It comes with an On/Off switch that can used or it can be replaced with a relay powered by the remote wire from the radio (if so equipped).

This is the answer. Totally versatile.

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No static in mine....

Answer 2

look in any store, look on ebay, or any online store, at least 100 different types and brand names for ipod alone.

steer clear of the cheap ones that just plug into the cig lighter as many have claimed they do not work or are static.

best way is to get one that wires into the stereo wiring and then the ipod plugs into that. these will either work on a radio station (like 87.3 or such, called an FM transmitter) or run off the AUX button if your stereo has one. Or you can go really cheap and actually get a cassette tape type just like the old CD player's use to use in cars.

Even newer cars are already wired for them......Lexus IS250 has a plug for ipod, so do the Camry's and I believe the Civics now have it as well.

Answer 3

the fm adapter things are generally a last resort. full of static and interference. my car had a cd player in dash and it was wired to a changer in the trunk. the local car stereo shop replaced the changer with a line back into the passenger area that has a jack that fits the ipods headphone jack. works great, no static, the ipod is in the cabin and is easy to disconnect and take with you. no more changer but it's a great trade.

Answer 4

if your car is kinda old school, or your stereo maybe, look for cassette from sony or from the ipod store itself, they sell cassettes which you can use for connecting your ipod, or you could buy a transmitter for the radio, instead the radio station playing, your ipod will play, just be sure to buy a charger for your ipodfor you might run out of batt.. you could also try car dealers who installs wirings for your ipod... but i dont suggest the last one, it is i think overpriced for pieces of wire, but it is technically the best... if youre low on cash and wants good music inside your car, just look and buy the cassette, its one of the best than the transmitter..

Answer 5

is it a stock head unit or is it and after market. cuz if its alpine they have the wire for 30 bucks and it sounds amazing. so if its stock go talk to your local audio place and see if they have an aux outlet they can plug in or what they can hook you up with. hope it helps