kidcapp

i am trying to hook up ipod thru my factory radio i have nav and mark lev i would like to know if anyone knows of any adapters or kits for my car that allow me to do this i checked http://www.pie.net and don't see my car listed and i emailed http://www.densionusa.com/x/index.ph...=375&Itemid=79 they said the don't have a kit yet the adapters that i looked at allow the ipod to be controlled thru the factory radio and the steering controls

dj.ctwatt

Somebody might have a hack, but the only other method would be an RF transmitter or a tape adapter. There is a company, I forget the name, but they make a little tablet sized transmitter. The older versions take only batteries, which have to be replaced. The newer ones can be powered by 12v DC off the car. You could also buy the Ipod transmitter, which runs on either the Ipod battery or its own, I don't remember. The only thing I could think of would be to make a custom crade/dock somewhere. . . in the ash tray or cup holder? It can be done by someone skilled, and will probably cost a fair amount, but it's much better than wires everywhere, not to mention the Ipod itself flying around. You don't want to damage that thing. . .

kidcapp

I tried the transmitter and the tape adapter they don't sound to great. I an using my factory radio outputs to connect to 2 line converters and I have the line converters connected to my 4 channel amp I was thinking of put a audio/ video switcher so I could switch back between my ipod and my factory deck does anyone think that it is possible that it will work or does anyone have any other ideas that will work for my setup

dj.ctwatt

Yeah it should work, so long as you have a audio switcher. Keep in mind tho, that you won't have volume control for the ipod on the deck if you hook it up through your amps. The volume control will be on the ipod. There's a new post listing a line hack. Check it out.

kidcapp

if you mean this thread https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=120728 this looks very difficult but I might just try it I just wish there was a easier way all these company that make the adapters forget about Lexus owners

Seattle SCone

BTW, why is your sig for a GS when you are installing into an LS430?

kidcapp

because that is the gs i had but i traded it a month ago for a 2004 ls430 and i haven't made a new sig yet lol