2004 Matrix stereo/cassette/cd in a 2004 Vibe?
2004 Matrix stereo/cassette/cd in a 2004 Vibe?
I recently purchased a 2004 vibe and the stereo for one does not sound great-static which could be the speakers, however the buttons are all worn off and I'd like to use my Ipod. I've seen a lot of options on the forums from aux adapters to fm transmitters that for one reason or another do not seem to suit my model year. I've seen a few posts that suggest I could use a matrix stereo (from ebay) and my old cassette adapter to at least manage the Ipod issue. I'm not a big sound person, but the static is annoying and I'd like to listen to my ipod. Any thoughts on this from anyone, has anyone else done this?
Re: 2004 Matrix stereo/cassette/cd in a 2004 Vibe?
I don't know what might be causing the static.
To gain an AUX input by using a cassette adapter, I have installed Matrix CD/cassette head units in my 03 Vibe, my brother's 05 Vibe, and my son's 03 trix, and it is a direct swap, no wiring or mechanical differences. I use mine hours daily.
Two pieces of info
- The CD/cassette head units have stuck/broken tape detection. If your tape adapter is a really simplistic kind, you may have to use the tip provided by ColonelPanic in viewtopic.php?f=18&t=29140&p=329183&hil ... on#p329183" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- After some use, the radio may display a message CLEAN PLAYR. It will come on after some number of hours of tape use. Just press and hold the tape eject button until it beeps and says it's cleaned.
To gain an AUX input by using a cassette adapter, I have installed Matrix CD/cassette head units in my 03 Vibe, my brother's 05 Vibe, and my son's 03 trix, and it is a direct swap, no wiring or mechanical differences. I use mine hours daily.
Two pieces of info
- The CD/cassette head units have stuck/broken tape detection. If your tape adapter is a really simplistic kind, you may have to use the tip provided by ColonelPanic in viewtopic.php?f=18&t=29140&p=329183&hil ... on#p329183" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- After some use, the radio may display a message CLEAN PLAYR. It will come on after some number of hours of tape use. Just press and hold the tape eject button until it beeps and says it's cleaned.