I Pod / phone Connection

[the choo]

I guys does any one know the best way to connect a i pod to a 2004 car without a i pod jack in the bose head unit

 

do i need to get a diffrent system

 

can i get an adapter kit

 

or can i get a bose headunit from a later car and swap it over

 

[martinmac]

From memory, the only options are to use a transmitter attachment or one of those casette connectors.

 

Yep, Mike is usually right.

 

http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... light=ipod

[the choo]

ok many thanks for the answer

 

another idea

 

if i get a bluetooth conector to the phone cradle in theary could i then play music from my phone (via bluetooth through the phone kit).

 

i know its a little out there just wanted to know if anyone had ever tried it

 

thanks again any help

[martinmac]

I have a roadster without bluetoothe so will pass on that one.

 

Have a read of this and other areas in the Wiki. Its US though.

 

http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/IPod_wit ... und_System

[Stew]

It would be worth a try. Not really sure if it'd work though.

[M13KYF]

don't think you can play music through the bluetooth. There is now way to engage it unless you wish to dial a number.

[AK350Z]

Correct, the Zeds bluetooth doesn't support A2DP, the stereo over bluetooth functionality

[Rentech]

I use one of these, but I'm a cheap skate

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gear-4-PG150-GE ... B00154O984

 

Had it in my last car as wasn't too impressed. Tried it in the Z and sounds great. Plugs into the rear 12V socket and the transmitter and ipod sit in the little storage area. £9.50 inlcudin p+p. Just need to sort out a remote control now.

[R35LEE]

An 'FM Modulator' is your only hope with the standard Bose head unit I’m afraid. Think everyone has looked for a better solution but we are stuck with this. You can play state of the art cassette tapes though!!

[From A to Zed]

You could try one of these;

 

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165635

 

I'm going to pick one up on Saturday but I won't get round to fitting it just yet...If you trust them Halfords will fit it for free.

 

There is also a guide in the 'guides' section.

 

Cheers,

Matt

[sake-bito]

I use a belkin tunebase FM. I have the i phone and its awesome. It auto tells you what the clearest station is to tune your head unit into.

 

Only option IMO

 

STOO

[sake-bito]

Oh, but it means that the phone is behind you!!

 

STOO

[R35LEE]

I may have spoke too quickly about fm transmitter / modulator being only option. Will update on monday when they get back to me. I'm being told it's an aux interface unit even though there is no aux input on the bose stereo. He said 100% not through ariel.

 

If this turns out to be the magic box we have all been looking for would anyone fancy a group buy of say min 5-10 of us so a discount can be obtained?

 

Will let you know if it's all bollox and update soon.

[R35LEE]

Spoke to supplier today. The unit did exist but was withdrawn and is discontinued due to problems!! Sorry guys I tried.