IPOD into Bose ... my attempt

[dcash5]

After using this thread as my guide

 

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29312&p=515508#p515508

 

I decided I need to get an Ipod in ... the reason's I didn't do it sooner was:

 

It couldnt charge the Ipod, it didn't charge and it required a tape in the slot.

 

After hunting about on ebay i found the following cable ...

 

 

As you can see this cable is the same as used in the guide above but it has the additional possive and negative for charging the IPOD. So my ipod is like this when in the car.... its charging/ on power WAHOO!

 

 

The other thing I did different to the guide about is remove the following spring and metal piece

 

 

Which fooled the BOSE into thinking it had a tape in therefore I didnt need a 'blank' one in

 

Thus ...

 

 

 

and in the words of Gordon....

 

DONE

[Rory]

Cool, good idea, I've done the original mode and the only thing that lets it down is the fact that it doesnt charge my iPod. I'll need to have a look for the cable.

Why do you have to use the spring thing? I just cut the tape sense track and put in a switch so I can still use the tape if I ever need to.

[dcash5]

Ive never used the tape ... ever! So thought that was the easiest way to mod it. Look literally 4 seconds to do

[dcash5]

ps. my goal was the solution to look OEM and as uncluttered as possible. I think I achieved that.

[AlexZ]

Evening dash, glad it all worked out for you mate. Maybe put up a link to the cable on your first post so people can order the same one

 

Keep up the good word dude.

 

Alex

[AlexZ]

Is the cup holder thing in the centre console stanard on the middle engine? I need one lol.

[AlexZ]

second thoughts I guess your is a import witn no bluetooth lol?

 

I dont think the cup holder will fit with the moduel there aswell...

[lrh]

Really clean install for Apple lovers... Looks factory installed!

 

Worth posting a link to eBay and explaining how/where you connected the power wires as I'm sure others will want to fit one.

[Rob-Hughes]

Hi there,

 

Can you go into a bit more detail how you did this? I have looked at the original thread and that makes sense, where did you get the power from?

 

Sorry to sound like a mong but I want to do this but want to be totally sure I understand before ripping the car apart.

 

Cheers

[AlexZ]

Evening Rob, the power and earth are taken from the original steero loom. If you look thruough my thread till the end you will see images of it.

 

Alexz

[AlexZ]

 

Red Live

Black Earth

[dcash5]

yep Alex is correct, well actually i used the +ve from the oem loom, (think its the pink and blue striped wire) and the -ve is bolted through one of the bolts behind the stereo facia. (just under the nav screen on the left hand side if you want the exact one )

 

http://www.dvbcaraudio.co.uk/ipod-phono ... -4087.html

 

I got mine from ebay for about 10 quid but I cant find one now... here is one from a store.

 

Edit: Alex has pointed out the correct one

[Rob-Hughes]

Ah, got it now I think?

 

Red and black on the cable to the power on the head-unit loom, and I take it the red+white connectors are cropped off and soldered to the PCB in the head-unit like in the other thread?

[dcash5]

You got it Rob. Its actually very logical! Alex's thread is very detailed. If you want to do the same mod as me to hack the tape so you dont have to put a blank in, just shout.

 

Dan

[dcash5]

<- you can see the spring and metal bracket at the top of this pic?

[AlexZ]

Aim to please people lol...

 

I'm half way through making a full image detailed information sheet on how to install folding door mirrors when you press the remote lock and unlock on your key. If your intrested pm me dude.

 

Again there is some info on my thread

[Rob-Hughes]

Aim to please people lol...

 

I'm half way through making a full image detailed information sheet on how to install folding door mirrors when you press the remote lock and unlock on your key. If your intrested pm me dude.

 

Again there is some info on my thread

 

I'd be interested in that mate, the wifes XC60 does it and it annoys me that the Z dont

[geoff-r]

This is a great thread and something I will definitely be doing!

[Pimm]

A very nice tidy job but i do not have a ipod but i do have a blackberry It does have a phono out, i wonder if i could get it to work through my bose ?

[lrh]

i do have a blackberry It does have a phono out, i wonder if i could get it to work through my bose ?

Yes most people add a regular aux cable instead. The cable used here just takes analog audio from (and supplies power to) the iPod connector rather than from the headphone socket.

 

AlexZ has written the most detailed guide here: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=507429#p507429

[Pimm]

I am doing this mod right now but not sure to get a blank cassette or take the metal bit and spring out ?

[lrh]

not sure to get a blank cassette or take the metal bit and spring out ?

Cassette is guaranteed to work but removing the metal part is more hit and miss. Works for some people and not for others. You can even stick a pen or pencil through the slot to push the mechanism into play position (once it's back in the car and powered up).

[Cookbot]

An Ipod touch is the right size to push it into the play position. Don't need to bother with a tape or removing the spring.

[Hamster]

Can anyone confirm that it works with the iphone 4??

[Pimm]

Can anyone confirm that it works with the iphone 4??

 

Yes it will work a treat.

My blackberry worked fine and now I have a HTC desire and again perfect sound.

This is a must have mod....