2003 6CD needs iPod, please help :)

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brother chai
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2003 6CD needs iPod, please help :)

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i have a 2003 GT and it has the 6CD changer in dash. i have a new iPod video and i'm looking to somehow hardwire it so i can have good quality sound. i've searched and searched but can't seem to find anything about hardwiring to a 6CD. any options out there for me?? thanks!
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Re: 2003 6CD needs iPod, please help :) (brother chai)

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Theres a sticky at the very top of this board that will tell you every thing you want to know.
brother chai
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Post by brother chai »

yeah i read that, but i'm fairly novice at DIY electrical things so i was looking towards an easier option if there's one out there. also trying to steer away from having to put a DPDT switch in my car. it might come to that way though..
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Re: 2003 6CD needs iPod, please help :) (brother chai)

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Quote, originally posted by brother chai »i have a 2003 GT and it has the 6CD changer in dash. i have a new iPod video and i'm looking to somehow hardwire it so i can have good quality sound. i've searched and searched but can't seem to find anything about hardwiring to a 6CD. any options out there for me?? thanks! Unfortunately, your only option is to break into your 6CD and wire it in per the sticky.If that's not an option for you, you might consider an FM modulator (not "transmitter") which pipes it in directly to the antenna input. A few members here have them, and are happy with the sound quality.
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brother chai
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Post by brother chai »

thought so...anyone know of different switches out there that don't look like the DPDT ones. i just don't like the looks of them, they look too cheesy or something to me, look like a NOS switch..
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Quote, originally posted by brother chai »thought so...anyone know of different switches out there that don't look like the DPDT ones. i just don't like the looks of them, they look too cheesy or something to me, look like a NOS switch..Let me ask you - what kind of switch would you prefer? I'm sure I could find something close.
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Post by brother chai »

maybe a push-button style switch...i don't know. you're probably right...just going to take some searching. thanks GMJAP
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Post by Jahntassa »

I would think you could find a pushbutton like that.. Latch in / latch out. It'd take some searching, but if you can find a 'real' electronics store (not radio shack) you may be able to scrounge something up.
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Post by AKLGT »

you can always get a different switch. or even HIDE the switch in one of the cubbies... plenty to choose from.
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Re: 2003 6CD needs iPod, please help :) (brother chai)

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Some swtiches. When you get to the page, click in the "Datasheet" link to see what they look likeDecent DPDT rocker:http://www.mouser.com/search/P...30000Basic round pushbutton:http://www.mouser.com/search/P...40000Fancy square pushbutton with LED:http://www.mouser.com/search/P...00000If you were to use a DPDT relay, your options of switches would expand greatly, as it would just need to be a SPST (2 terminal) switch.
2005 Platinum Base ManualSide & Curtain AirbagsABSPower PackageTinted Windows"Mods": 'old-style' center armrest, center +12v, wheelskins leather steering wheel, AC/Recirc blue backlight, beeps on keyless entry, dome light switch, AC insulation, PCD10 10-disc CD/MP3 changer, AAI-GM12 AUX audio input, K&N filter, "shark fin" antenna.
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