Ipod question

[ElBeau]

Hello all, Need a bit of advice. I have an 06 fusion SEL with the 6 disc in dash changer and 6 speaker system. My questions are:

 

1: Is there an aftermarket plug to work with an ipod and the stock stereo? I know periferal makes plugs but they're a bit pricey and if I'm going to spend that much, why not throw my kenwood I had in my old car in it with ipod controls?

2: What year was it that they went with the usb jack in the center console? I'm wondering if a junk yard console with the usb cord will work with my stereo or is that more of a pain than it's worth?

3: If I go aftermarket, I know I'll need the plug/dash kit and will loose my steering wheel controls. I'm fine with that, but am wondering if there's an amp I'll need to by pass and if so, where is it?

 

Thanks in advance!

[akirby]

Hello all, Need a bit of advice. I have an 06 fusion SEL with the 6 disc in dash changer and 6 speaker system. My questions are:

 

1: Is there an aftermarket plug to work with an ipod and the stock stereo? I know periferal makes plugs but they're a bit pricey and if I'm going to spend that much, why not throw my kenwood I had in my old car in it with ipod controls?

2: What year was it that they went with the usb jack in the center console? I'm wondering if a junk yard console with the usb cord will work with my stereo or is that more of a pain than it's worth?

3: If I go aftermarket, I know I'll need the plug/dash kit and will loose my steering wheel controls. I'm fine with that, but am wondering if there's an amp I'll need to by pass and if so, where is it?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

1. There are aftermarket kits available that give you either a 3.5mm input jack or iPod dock connecter (or both maybe). I just installed a PIE FRD04-aux input jack adapter for my 06 SEL. Works great - cost about $99 including the input jack and cables. I think the iPod connectors are a little more expensive.

 

2. Stereo input jacks were added in 07. I think Sync was added in 08 (that's the usb input). You need the entire Sync system, not just the center console so that's not really an option.

 

3. There are kits that claim to keep steering wheel controls but I don't know how well they work or with which vehicles/radios. I think the amp is in the head unit but a stereo shop or crutchfield will know for sure.

 

 

My advice - if you like the factory stereo and steering wheel controls and just want an input jack, get the Pie adapter. Works great. If you want to upgrade the performance of the head unit - get an aftermarket setup with an iPod input.

[ElBeau]

I don't want to do the input jack style. I'd like to have the option to charge it while it's pluged in too. Looks like I may just say fuck it and throw my old kenwood in there. I have the ipod controler and it worked like a champ for years. Tryin to keep it factory is not realy an option. Thanks!

[akirby]

I don't want to do the input jack style. I'd like to have the option to charge it while it's pluged in too. Looks like I may just say fuck it and throw my old kenwood in there. I have the ipod controler and it worked like a champ for years. Tryin to keep it factory is not realy an option. Thanks!

 

You can get a dock that will charge it and give you audio out.

[ElBeau]

I want to have a direct link. I want to eliminate fuz, tuning to an un used station and not being able to charge it. Going to car tunes to see what they say about if there's an amp I have to by pass or anything.

Edited March 8, 2010 by ElBeau