IPOD Connection Kit (Question)

[bluehouse]

To all the 3's out there.

Has anyone been able to find an IPOD connection kit for their factory systems yet?

I was told months ago by a 300 Technician that Chrysler was coming out with one that can be integrated with a factory system.

[Markmysite]

Hey Blue... I went through that headache a few weeks back myself. I researched it for a long while and posted this info after I made my decision....


I've been researching this topic for a couple weeks now (with much frustration... as I'm sure many of you can understand). The Mopar solution for our CAN Bus LX models is to use a wired FM modulator (which sucks only slightly less than a wireless one).

There has a number of posts about the PAC (AAI-CHY) and the Peripheral Electronics (CHYP) units. The only problem is it doesn't seem like Peripheral is going to be releasing the CHYP any time soon (they've been saying it'll be out soon since the beginning of the year, and word has it the project got put on the back shelf to make way for more pressing matters ---- marketing code for bigger revenue generating items vs. the # of engineers and time we have to focus on that product). This sucks because is has the advantage of having steering wheel controls of the iPod.... but how long do you want to wait for it?????

The best solution so far seems to be the AAI-CHY unit.
http://www.pac-audio.com/products/pr...iliary%20Input

The best price for it seems to be at Autotoys.com:
http://www.autotoys.com/x/cust/produ...6&cat=0&page=1

I also found a great connection cable for my video iPod. It will send audio and video, charge the unit on one iPod connect cable. I didn't want to have a 3.5mm jack going to RCA and also have a iPod charger cable (ugly mess of wires). This unit is from Peripheral and it also allows you to send video from your iPod to another source (like sending your iPod movies to your head unit).
http://peripheralelectronics.com/pro...trSearch=pxp01

The best price I found was at discountcarstereo.com:
AV-POD - PIE AV-POD Audio/Video Input + Charging Cable for iPod - Accessories - iPodâ„¢ Adapters - Precision Interface - Discount Car Stereo.com - Detail

They also have another cable (called the PXOD that doesn't have the video out if you don't need it... but it does have gain control which is nice).
http://peripheralelectronics.com/pro...strSearch=pxod

I ordered this set up just now and thought others in might want the info. It may save you some time researching ... heh. If anyone else is running this set up... or has a better solution please chime in.

[Markmysite]

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?

I was told months ago by a 300 Technician that Chrysler was coming out with one that can be integrated with a factory system.

If you are running a CANBUS system the above option is the best (REC radio... means the radio has options for navigation and Sirius and VES for rear DVD). Do not get the Chrysler one... it uses wired FM modulation and doesn't sound nearly as good.

[bluehouse]

Thanks for the insight!

[rsmeanie]

If you're not interested in video, another solution is the Harmon Kardon Drive+Play. I used the Pac Audio AAI-CHY to get the aux inputs and then connected the Drive+Play unit to that. The ipod goes in the glovebox and I control it through the HK control knob. The display gives me the same info as my ipod. It also charges the ipod while it's plugged in.

I would have prefered steering wheel control and song info displayed on the nav screen but there's nothing out there right now.

[CplDaugherty]

That's pretty slick rsmeanie... I like that setup alot.

[05Silver_C]

OEM Chrysler 300/300C iPod Audio Interface Kit 06-Up - AutoTruckToys.com
Mines aftermarket Pioneer, but this one is the mopar factory adapter. if you search around you may be able to find it cheaper

[fatchance]

I"ve got the Pac Audio proto type that chargers the iPod and gives me steering wheel control. It runs off the VES mode and so far so good. They say it should be available late Jan. 07

[teahead]

Originally Posted by fatchance

I"ve got the Pac Audio proto type that chargers the iPod and gives me steering wheel control. It runs off the VES mode and so far so good. They say it should be available late Jan. 07

Does it give you display info on the OEM headunit (REC)?

[splatter666a]

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?

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.