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[sophos9]

Hi,

I've got a Philips head unit with the Bose setup all stock in my 97 elite. I would like to add a head phone lead to the unit which goes to the centre console where I can plug my ipod - has anyone done this before or can offer tips??

[oceansoul]

maybe consider drive and play??
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/4892.html


I dont think its wise soldering the headphone lead into the back of the head unit as it ruins it or something. If thats what you was considering :S

[humbucker]

i recently added this to the car: drive and play:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1218091388

not quite working as it should yet but needs a bit more fiddlng with...

[Jay w]

i can recommend the Harman Kardon kit, it really is about as good as you can get without going to the expense of a dedicated ipod ready head unit.

Ebay will fine them on sale for less than £30 as well. bargain, add a couple of hours for fitting and all is good  

[Dazzler]

Having trouble with my Harmon kit.
Make sure you keep the reciept

[Jay w]

Having trouble with my Harmon kit.
Make sure you keep the reciept

wassa problem mate?

[Dazzler]

It sounds awful.
Tried another ipod......just the same.
I suspect the aerial adapter box thing is shot as i have next to no radio reception either

[Jay w]

It sounds awful.
Tried another ipod......just the same.
I suspect the aerial adapter box thing is shot as i have next to no radio reception either

bugger i dont have a spare one of those....

I have a spare brain here if you need to borrow, i will also see if i can find the tel number of the warranty centre, they are bloody good and turn stuff around really quick

have a chat with these guys, they will direct you to the parts dept who should be able to help

Harman Consumer UK      St. Albans, Hertfordshire      +44 1707 278100      +44 1707 278129      info.uk@harman.com

[Dazzler]

It sounds awful.
Tried another ipod......just the same.
I suspect the aerial adapter box thing is shot as i have next to no radio reception either

bugger i dont have a spare one of those....

I have a spare brain here if you need to borrow, i will also see if i can find the tel number of the warranty centre, they are bloody good and turn stuff around really quick

have a chat with these guys, they will direct you to the parts dept who should be able to help

Harman Consumer UK      St. Albans, Hertfordshire      +44 1707 278100      +44 1707 278129      info.uk@harman.com

Cheers Jay, will do

[sophos9]

Thanks for the replies. I want to keep this well out of sight so if I could locate the ipod in the centre console arm rest thing and hide the wiring through the centre console that would be awesome.

Guess I should have asked if the philips gear has an auxiliary in or can I rob the autochanger in?

[humbucker]

It sounds awful.
Tried another ipod......just the same.
I suspect the aerial adapter box thing is shot as i have next to no radio reception either

same here.  and to make matters worse i must have lifted handbrake too high and its ripped the cable out of the bottom of the hand controller too. bah. took it apart but i think soldering is out of the question. might as well get another one for the sake of 20 quid or whatever they are on ebay. theres a trader selling the components separately on there now too.

[RichardH]

How about the Dension ICE Link plus setup?  It connects up to the back of the stereo and interfaces via the cd changer.  Allows you to change track via the head unit or steering wheel controls.  The downside is that you lose the use of your cd changer.

http://www.dension.com/icelinkplus.php

I had this in my mini-facelift and it worked beautifully.  I had the iPod hidden away in the glovebox and just used the steering controls to manipulate the tracks.  Unfortunately it does not work with facelift stereos so I cant use it in my new car.  I think I have it in a box upstairs somewhere actually!

[Dazzler]

How about the Dension ICE Link plus setup?  It connects up to the back of the stereo and interfaces via the cd changer.  Allows you to change track via the head unit or steering wheel controls.  The downside is that you lose the use of your cd changer.

http://www.dension.com/icelinkplus.php

I had this in my mini-facelift and it worked beautifully.  I had the iPod hidden away in the glovebox and just used the steering controls to manipulate the tracks.  Unfortunately it does not work with facelift stereos so I cant use it in my new car.  I think I have it in a box upstairs somewhere actually!

Sounds an interesting option

[RichardH]

I had a look and found the Dension kit in the spare room.  Since I won't get any use out of it anymore I am offering it up for free to anyone that wants it.

The cradle that I have is for an ipod mini.  You can get plastic adapters to use other ipod types.  Better off checking the Dension website to see exactly what it supports.

The blue cable is where I had to extend it so that I could locate the connects 2 box under the glove box because as we all know there is not enough room for it behind the stereo.  Very easy unit to fit.

[sophos9]

Dude, I will have it!!!!

Will send you a PM!!