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Originally Posted by bluehouse
To all the 3's out there.
Has anyone been able to find an IPOD connection kit for their factory systems yet?
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I'm a PT Cruiser owner, so please bear with me. :-)
I found this forum back in the spring when I bought a 2006 Cruiser and found Chrysler's new CAN bus standing in the way between me and my iPod. Searching for solutions, I saw on this forum that you folks had run into the same brick wall; which is why I have registered here today to post my find.
Just last week, doing my rounds of searching all the adapter manufacturer's sites for any news, I ran across something new for Chryslers from Neo Audio. I ordered it last Thursday, it was shipped to me Friday, and I had it installed yesterday and I finally have an iPod connection. I can die a happy guy.
The adapter is from Neo Audio; it is called the Neo ProLink iPod Adapter, and is around $150. It comes in two models for Chryslers. One for audio systems with external options like satellite radio, external CD changers, or RSE/DVD players. And another model for systems without external options.
The adapter is made up of three main parts, the Neo ProLink (a black box with two AUX outputs and all the code), a Chrysler CAN cable (connecting the ProLink to Chrysler’s CAN bus system using a 10pin piggyback cable that installs between the vehicle’s external option and the audio system), and finally a small source selector box (allowing you to switch between the external option, your iPod, and the two additional AUX inputs on the ProLink).
Not being mechanically inclined, I had a mobile installer come out and put it in. It took him about two hours.
I have a 2006 PT Cruiser with the Boston Acoustics Audio system. This system comes with satellite radio, and an in-dash 6 disc CD changer.
I wanted to post this information for anyone with a 2006/2007 Chrysler or Jeep who has been as frustrated as I have been with the lack of iPod options.