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Old 09-04-07, 09:48 PM
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ur a genius!

I wuda done this on my gs..but im super **** with cutting wires :-(
Old 09-05-07, 02:46 AM
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a tip to everyone hunting for relays.

EBAY IS YOUR FRIEND.


sry tantra, this cant really be done without at least cutting some wires. unless of course u feel up to fabbing up a harness
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I'm preparing to do this install on my 98 GS 400 with the nak system. I believe that my amp is located in the trunk but is this the only amp or at least the amp I need to do this install?
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Hey guys,

Quick question... Would this work on something that isn't preamp? Id like to hook this up to a normal headphone jack... quick response would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers
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Originally Posted by alexlago
Hey guys,

Quick question... Would this work on something that isn't preamp? Id like to hook this up to a normal headphone jack... quick response would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers
if u mean a non-preamp signal then yes, it will work, the sound quality will not be the same but it will still be better than an FM transmitter.
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Also, the CD changer reads ERR, yet it is still powered... I believe its a CD reading issue... will this setup work regardless? Its a 1993 LS400...

Thanks for the quick replies... impressed.

Cheers.
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Originally Posted by alexlago
Also, the CD changer reads ERR, yet it is still powered... I believe its a CD reading issue... will this setup work regardless? Its a 1993 LS400...

Thanks for the quick replies... impressed.

Cheers.
as long as it powers up it SHOULD work.

havent tried it though.
Old 10-02-07, 09:33 PM
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Could you post the wiring for a first gen GS?? I would really like to hook up my Ipod ..
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Just a note for the second gen GS with Pioneer. You dont need a working changer. When you send the singnal from what ever source your using it will take over on the radio side as well. You still wire it in the same. May work for other models as well.
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Originally Posted by dentpusher
Just a note for the second gen GS with Pioneer. You dont need a working changer. When you send the singnal from what ever source your using it will take over on the radio side as well. You still wire it in the same. May work for other models as well.
you wired yours differently, i made the same mistake the first time i installed my system, you intercepted the lines incorrectly, most likely you cut the main signal outputs from the head unit into the amp which isnt really the cleanest way to do it.

yes, my mistake applies to you as 2nd gen GS and 2.5gen LS share the same audio system
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
you wired yours differently, i made the same mistake the first time i installed my system, you intercepted the lines incorrectly, most likely you cut the main signal outputs from the head unit into the amp which isnt really the cleanest way to do it.

yes, my mistake applies to you as 2nd gen GS and 2.5gen LS share the same audio system
Its on the changer side.
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ive wired a 2GS before and if installed properly it will NOT interfere with radio functionality at all, ie, you can have teh radio on and ONLY hear the radio, regardless of what aux. input u select.
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where is everyone buying their RCA - iPod dock connector cord with charger? I cannot find one for less than 25bucks...and I'm CHEAP!
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun
where is everyone buying their RCA - iPod dock connector cord with charger? I cannot find one for less than 25bucks...and I'm CHEAP!
I got the PAC adapter... it was 25 bucks
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun
where is everyone buying their RCA - iPod dock connector cord with charger? I cannot find one for less than 25bucks...and I'm CHEAP!
i got mine from PCmall.com for like 15?


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