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Old 02-07-09, 05:12 PM
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Default Noob, MP3/AUX Help

Just got a 2005 GS 300 yesterday, put in all my cds and to my surprise it does not play MP3s!


I have been searching the forums for most of the day and cannot find a straight response.


Is there a way to hook up MP3 capabilities or maybe a AUX in so I can use my G1 to play music over my sound system? I am sorry I have looked and cannot find any options.


Thanks in advance, great car btw!
Old 02-07-09, 08:57 PM
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our cars do not have a AUX jack
Old 02-07-09, 10:57 PM
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To get the aux jack, you'd have to rig it your self, or get an aftermarket double din player.
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There are DIYs for both aftermarket radio install and AUX input.
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cd player does not read CDs with mp3s on them.

theres no straight AUX IN.

Use cassette adapter(the cheap solution) and trust me, just get sony cpa 9c - best sound out of about 7 diff brands i've tried. Dont bother with those FM adapters.

GromAudio makes the cheapest(about $60 compared to VasTech's $200) AUX IN adapter that plugs in your CD changer port. You lose your CD changer but you get sound from mp3 player.
I gave up on adding a aux input and used cassette adapter for about a year - simple and for $8 you just cant go wrong.
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