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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Mud on December 12, 2011, 08:18:20 PM

Title: JK Aux iPod cord
Post by: Mud on December 12, 2011, 08:18:20 PM

Which cord are people running their iPods with?
1. 3.5mm on both ends
2. 3.5mm on one side and 30 pin on the other

I have the 3.5 on both sides but doesn't charge and sounds like sh!t. I can only find the option #1 and   #2 is available from china or the dealership ( which will charge $150).

Hoping to hear what's workin or if the #1 option is  best.

Title: Re: JK Aux iPod cord
Post by: Knox on December 12, 2011, 08:22:58 PM

correct me if I'm wrong, but the 3.5mm plug doesn't transmit any power, so even option 2 wouldn't charge?

Title: Re: JK Aux iPod cord
Post by: binare on December 12, 2011, 08:33:39 PM

Quote from: Knox on December 12, 2011, 08:22:58 PM

correct me if I'm wrong, but the 3.5mm plug doesn't transmit any power, so even option 2 wouldn't charge?

Nope your right... and theyll sound the same too.

Title: Re: JK Aux iPod co
Post by: Mud on December 12, 2011, 09:13:07 PM

Boom! That's what I was afraid of. I have a cradle with the 30 pin end but it causes sooooo much interference when it's plugged in. I had a way better result in my TJ where I had a FM transmitter hard wired - it had a 30 pin coming from the glove box and charged the iPod and the sound was good enough for a jeep.
Thanks guys.

Title: Re: JK Aux iPod cord
Post by: AstraX on December 12, 2011, 09:18:20 PM

What year is your JK?  and which radio do you have?

Title: Re: JK Aux iPod cord
Post by: Mud on December 12, 2011, 09:36:18 PM

I have an 07 unlimited rubi.

The stereo looks like this:

http://reviews.cnet.com/2300-10863_7-6582576-13.html?s=0&o=6582576

Also, if anyone knows how hard it is to get the u-connect enabled from a jeep dealer that would be great too. From what I understand, just because you have the uconnect button, doesn't mean you have the functionality... Mine just says "u-connect not available" when I push the button.

Title: Re: JK Aux iPod cord
Post by: AstraX on December 12, 2011, 10:26:26 PM

Mopar e-store lists it at $356.00.  You would be better off buying an aftermarket deck.  You could get a nice deck, installed with bluetooth and ipod compatibility for that much.

Title: Re: JK Aux iPod cord
Post by: hornblower on December 12, 2011, 10:28:57 PM

if you press u-connect and it says not connected you need to have it installed.

Alternativly you can get a good aftermarket unit for half the price and it will have a better stereo.

Title: Re: JK Aux iPod cord
Post by: Mud on December 12, 2011, 10:47:25 PM

Perfect. New deck it is. Not used to all the high-tech gadgetry in a Jeep that is just going to inevitably be beat on the trail! Oh well, might as well do it new millennium style (blue tooth and iPod ready!).

Title: Re: JK Aux iPod cord
Post by: AstraX on December 12, 2011, 11:01:58 PM

Drop me a line I can see about helping you out a bit.  I work for Best Buy.

Title: Re: JK Aux iPod cord
Post by: homeguy on December 13, 2011, 09:40:47 AM

I Changed out the stock radio and put an Alpine IXA-W404.  Has the direct connect to the ipod, charges it, loads the music up and plays in 6 seconds from start up.  Hooked up a couple of amps, new speakers and sub... pounds like a champ