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[TallFella]

Picture this, you're a complete moron when it comes to fiddling with cars and electronics. You have an iPod mini, an Aura head unit and a few quid in your pocket.

What's the easiest and most effective way to connect said iPod to the sound system that exists. I am looking for somewhere to do it for me as previously mentioned I have no idea when it comes to taking things apart and putting them back together. Are there any places which would do such a thing in the Bedfordshire area?

I've seen the Dension kit and that looks about what I am looking for, but does anywhere fit them?

 

[Icecavern]

Growing list of ICE shops here http://www.icecavern.com/installers.php

I'm sure any of them could sort you out.

 

[MK8]

The PCS is Milton Keynes, Stacy Bushes, near the big TMC and Lexus showroom, but putting a head unit in is extremeley easy, i would say read up how to do it and do it yourself instead of paying for it! dont know about the ipod connectivity though

 

[honeyman]

Do what i've just done, ditch the HU and buy one with an aux-in, mine got a front aux-in and plays mp3 etc. the hardest part for me was removing the old HU ( should have bought the removal tool ) pretty much plug and play.


P.S. did get some advice of Pete

 

[TallFella]

Do what i've just done, ditch the HU and buy one with an aux-in, mine got a front aux-in and plays mp3 etc. the hardest part for me was removing the old HU ( should have bought the removal tool ) pretty much plug and play.


P.S. did get some advice of Pete

Only problem is, I don't really want to spend more than £150 ish which leaves me with few options I guess.

 

[Icecavern]

You should have come to GTI International. If you'd been on the stand and brought a box with a Dension in it you might well have been able to leave with it all plugged in and working

 

[honeyman]

Mine only cost £105 del with the facia adapter as well. good thing is I can 12 or so albums on one disc. Comes with a good remote too.

 

[TallFella]

You should have come to GTI International. If you'd been on the stand and brought a box with a Dension in it you might well have been able to leave with it all plugged in and working

For around 150 nicker?

Even if I'd have known what GTI International was or when I wouldn't have been able to go. My back's shot so I can't really manage travelling anywhere more then 20 minutes away. Hoping to be sorted soon but.

Anyways, all very well telling me what I could have done, how about what I can do (fo future reference once my back's sorted of course)

Much obliged chap.

 

[Icecavern]

Well some people are sooooo awkward lol

http://www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk/Seat__iPod_Ice_Link_Plus_Adapter

Job done £100

 

[TallFella]

Well some people are sooooo awkward lol

http://www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk/Seat__iPod_Ice_Link_Plus_Adapter

Job done £100

Plus fitting, but should come in under the £150 mark. Top job, cheers fella.

 

[Icecavern]

It might be worth your while reading the fitting instructions that should come with it. As you might find it easier than you think.

 

[TallFella]

It might be worth your while reading the fitting instructions that should come with it. As you might find it easier than you think.

Which end of the screwdriver do you hold?..........

 

[honeyman]

Oh dear is it that bad.

 

[Icecavern]

screwdriver? I just use a hammer

 

[TallFella]

Oh dear is it that bad.

not that bad no, but last time I saw a wiring diagram was at school, and that was REALLY basic stuff!

 

[Icecavern]

This will be plug and play mate, I doubt there's any real wiring other than pluging a few connectors in. And they'll only plug in one way round

 

[TallFella]

This will be plug and play mate, I doubt there's any real wiring other than pluging a few connectors in. And they'll only plug in one way round

I guess if I give it a go and fail I can then always try an expert......

I'll let you know how I get on.

Cheers chap.

 

[TallFella]

Just purchased an ice>link (£99 inc del), some outfit charge £37 to come and fit it wherever you are. Happy days!

 

[MSV User]

Just purchased an ice>link (£99 inc del), some outfit charge £37 to come and fit it wherever you are. Happy days!

Is it possible to get these connections for Creative MP3 players?

Ade

 

[MSV User]

the lead will most likely fit into any head phone socket so it would most likely fit anything that plays music through standard headphones.

like the 3.5mm variety?