IPOD/MP3 hook-up for TJ

[M T]

Is there a way to rig up the factory stereo so I can use an IPOD/MP3 in the Jeep TJ without having to spend the price of a new stereo?

[dac]

Monster FM transmitter for IPOD?  I'm guessing you'll get frustrated with it though and end up with a new head unit.

The factory one in my 02 wouldn't play burnt CD's let alone MP3's.  It's since been long gone.

[specialk]

If the factory stereo has the AUX input, you're golden.  My 04 doesn't so I have to use the FM transmitter on my Sirus unit which as bit of a bother in the city  but works great in the bush 

[Mudhawg]

IMO the cost for a deecent aftermarket head unit with an Aux output is relatively cheep and less of a headake then trying to run an FM transmitter in the city

[Rubi03 jef]

IMO the cost for a deecent aftermarket head unit with an Aux output is relatively cheep and less of a headake then trying to run an FM transmitter in the city

agree     buy a new alpine unit and you should be able to plug your ipod right to it

[lizard230]

get an itrip from the apple store its like 60 bucks where a monster is over 100

[Slewfoot]

Is there a way to rig up the factory stereo so I can use an IPOD/MP3 in the Jeep TJ without having to spend the price of a new stereo?

You could try this MOPAR® iPod Integration Kit  (Depending on the radio you have) I have one...HOWEVER:
I have a '06 Rubicon with a 6 CD changer and bought this.  It sits behind my instrument cluster and plugs into the radio in the remote CD magazine plug.  The iPod cable runs to the glove box.

If I did it again, with what I know now, I'd replace the stereo instead.  Why?
1) the MOPAR device was made when the iPod receives power through the firewire portion of the iPod connector.  Now, I had to buy an adapter (between the MOPAR cable and the iPod so it supplies power).
2) the radio's functionality to control playlists, albums, aritists, etc. is limited, and I had to spend hours editing properties fields in iTunes so I could skip through albums alphabetically the way it is supposed to work (though it worked fine in the iPod itself).
3) The cost of a new radio (with the same or better iPod functionality) is less than the cost of the MOPAR adapter.  I got the Integration kit from Chrysler here in Calgary - $350.00 plus tax and $50.00 for the power adapter. (the CDN/USD was not on par at the time)

I hope this helps...but check here SONY® AM/FM CD Stereos and Custom Installation Kits for radios that might suit your needs.

[YoungFluff03TJ]

When i bought my TJ it had after market stero, so i dunno if this works but...

i know you can buy tape cassettes with a cable coming out that plugs into your headphone jack on your mp3 player. I know this because i use this at home in my stereo to play my ipod through. This is a very inexpensive way to do it BUt of corse, requires that the radio had a casette player. which i dont know if it does or not. I personally use a Monster FM cable, after using it you dont know the drop in quality...but you can buy new decks for like 150 with a mp3 jack

just my idear