A few Ipod questions???

LSCTS · #1 (**permalink**) 04-02-08, 12:22 AM

A few questions regarding this ipod aux, first off will this work? I have a 06 cts with navigation and currently have XM radio activated,http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...AQ:MOTORS:1123

My questions,

1-will it work?
2-Will my XM satellie stations still work? Does it use one of the radio stations that it has already? or does a new station show up on the screen?
3-Will the screen from the ipod and search features work on my navigation unit?
4-Can the movies on my ipod be displayed on the screen through this?

Thanks, I currently have a Belkin FM transmitter and it seems like I am listening to am radio stations sometimes...

sosgood · #2 (**permalink**) 04-02-08, 02:48 PM

I am not sure if it will work or not but it sure does sound like a good thing. You will have to keep us updated if you find anything more out about it.

Cadiman1983 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-02-08, 03:07 PM

Out of curosity, I know gmsolutions is working on that Ipod adapter for our vehicles. is that adapter strictly for Ipods, or will it work for multiple mp3 players?

**JimmyH** · #4 (**permalink**) 04-02-08, 03:09 PM

that's the same one these guys are selling:

http://www.mp3carpros.com/product_in...products_id=71

I was going to contact them with some questions, but I have not gotten around to it yet.

LS6TT · #5 (**permalink**) 04-02-08, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyH

that's the same one these guys are selling:

http://www.mp3carpros.com/product_in...products_id=71

I was going to contact them with some questions, but I have not gotten around to it yet.

thats the best kit ive seen out there. Wish i would have found that before I did what I did (fm modulator kit, tapped into the antenna, etc, headphone port into Ipod)

LSCTS · #6 (**permalink**) 04-02-08, 07:34 PM

Well I bought it...I'll let you guys know when I get it and how it works. He did answer my questions and it seems like it's going to work fine.

yourgmsolutions · #7 (**permalink**) 04-02-08, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LSCTS

Well I bought it...I'll let you guys know when I get it and how it works. He did answer my questions and it seems like it's going to work fine.

it will work, I remember few threads about this USA Spec kit. Guy who designed this kit I know him very well (worked with him on few projects). I've tried it. did not like how the software was written ( unless something was changed resently).

PS: in case somebody else want
samething, I can get them a lot cheaper then what they are going for on the internet

LSCTS · #8 (**permalink**) 04-02-08, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by yourgmsolutions

it will work, I remember few threads about this USA Spec kit. Guy who designed this kit I know him very well (worked with him on few projects). I've tried it. did not like how the software was written ( unless something was changed resently).

PS: in case somebody else want
samething, I can get them a lot cheaper then what they are going for on the internet

$107 for yours sounds like a way better deal, I paid $170 for the one on ebay. If I would have known about yours I would have went with it...Can I upgrade or update software in the unit. Once I get this installed I'll be looking at a bluetooth connection for my mobile phone. Can you give me a description of how this works? I have onstar.

Cadiman1983 · #9 (**permalink**) 04-03-08, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by yourgmsolutions

it will work, I remember few threads about this USA Spec kit. Guy who designed this kit I know him very well (worked with him on few projects). I've tried it. did not like how the software was written ( unless something was changed resently).

PS: in case somebody else want
samething, I can get them a lot cheaper then what they are going for on the internet

I'm very interested, my only concern is that I don't use an Ipod, I use a Sansa View. Will I still be able to use your kit so that I don't have tons of wires going everywhere to power it and to run it through the tape deck...

**JimmyH** · #10 (**permalink**) 04-03-08, 05:06 PM

the usa spec kit also has RCA inputs. You would just need and RCA to mini-phono Y-cable for any mp3 player with a headphone jack.

Coma · #11 (**permalink**) 04-08-08, 12:04 PM

I need some input on what actually works in regards to an iPod connection. I have a nav non-bose setup with XM and I'm willing to spend the cash to get it done right.

I am PMing yourgmsolutions about a cheaper version of what LSCTS has linked.

LSCTS: Did you ever get that unit installed? What is the status?

Anyone else have any working iPod solution to share?

**JimmyH** · #12 (**permalink**) 04-08-08, 03:28 PM

I pmed him last week, still have not heard from him.

LSCTS · #13 (**permalink**) 04-08-08, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by xocomaox

I am PMing yourgmsolutions about a cheaper version of what LSCTS has linked.

LSCTS: Did you ever get that unit installed? What is the status?

Anyone else have any working iPod solution to share?

I haven't gotten it by mail yet. Hoping this week sometime. The seller has been good as far as communiction so far with tracking numbers and replying to my emails.

I will keep you posted on how it works when I get it and take some pics of the install etc to give you an idea of how it works.

Coma · #14 (**permalink**) 04-09-08, 02:11 PM

Thanks. I want to get this installed and working by summer if possible.

REDEVIL · #15 (**permalink**) 04-09-08, 02:24 PM

I bought the USA Spec unit about a month ago. I installed it and it's been working fine since. There is a new "Hybrid" mode that is supposed to allow the Head Unit to display the artist/song info. Well, I found out that this mode does not work with Gen 3 iPods (I have an iPod touch). So, it displays the artist/song info, but you lose the ipod controls. The other mode works fine and you are able to still use the ipod controls while it is plugged in.