iPod mounting project
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Found a great new thing for clean iPod installs. I'm trying to think what I can do with this for using an iPod in my S.
What makes this neat is that it is a single cable connection to the bottom of a 3rd generation iPod (w/dock connector) that supplies both power and audio output. This is just the thing for hooking up a newer iPod to the HON-AUX or any AUX input headunit.
The bad news is that it sells for just under $40 and it's somewhat hard to find. Older iPods will not work with it.
I was thinking of modifying the inside of the glove box door for a slide-in dock for the iPod. Hooking the remote to the top of the device and leaving it out in the cabin would work well for controlling the device.
Here's some observations:
1. When the ignition is on, the iPod will turn itself on, but you still need a way to tell it to start playing. (Use remote)
2. You will need to stop the iPod before leaving the car, otherwise it'll keep playing until the batteries die. Even if this happens, the iPod will start up right away once power is applied. (use remote for this as well).
3. The auto adaptor has a headphone jack on it, as well as an amplifier.
EDIT:
I found this out after messing with it:
4. The "headphone jack" isn't a headphone jack, but line out. It's still is attached to an amplifier that can really crank up the volume.
What makes this neat is that it is a single cable connection to the bottom of a 3rd generation iPod (w/dock connector) that supplies both power and audio output. This is just the thing for hooking up a newer iPod to the HON-AUX or any AUX input headunit.
The bad news is that it sells for just under $40 and it's somewhat hard to find. Older iPods will not work with it.
I was thinking of modifying the inside of the glove box door for a slide-in dock for the iPod. Hooking the remote to the top of the device and leaving it out in the cabin would work well for controlling the device.
Here's some observations:
1. When the ignition is on, the iPod will turn itself on, but you still need a way to tell it to start playing. (Use remote)
2. You will need to stop the iPod before leaving the car, otherwise it'll keep playing until the batteries die. Even if this happens, the iPod will start up right away once power is applied. (use remote for this as well).
3. The auto adaptor has a headphone jack on it, as well as an amplifier.
EDIT:
I found this out after messing with it:
4. The "headphone jack" isn't a headphone jack, but line out. It's still is attached to an amplifier that can really crank up the volume.
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Well, I got the first stage done.
What I basically did was modify my existing setup (Stock stereo, HON-AUX, iPod) and insert the Belkin auto adaptor into the chain.
Parts:
HON-AUX
14' Auto power extension cord
Belkin iPod auto adaptor
RCA to 1/8" phono plug patch cable
I loved this adaptor when I first saw it, since it connects to the iPod through the bottom docking port and looks much cleaner (and lower profile) than shoving a 1/8" phono plug into the top.
I tried several methods of powering the iPod from the car, and finally found the one that made no noise. Unfortunately, that way was the most difficult way.
My original plan was to tap into the 12V port under the glove box, there's room there and under the armrest to store the new components. It's easy to test, since the whole thing can be hooked up without popping a single panel. Unfortunately, there was lots of ground-loop hum and alternator whine this way. So I knew I had to tap into the power going to the head unit.
My first attempt was to attach it to the +12V (yellow) and ground (black) going to the HON-AUX, but it became apparent that this power is live whether the ignition is on or off. So I tapped into the stereo's power +12 (red/white) and ground (black) and now the Belkin powers on and off with the ignition.
The whine remained. I removed the ground that was used when I originally installed the HON-AUX and the noise disappeared. Now I needed to run the wires down the center console to the largish opening where there is a sizable cavity that the parking brake and cupholder fit. This proved to be a biatch and a half. I managed to get it all to fit by putting the Belkin adaptor up against the front end of the cavity (closest to the shifter). I ran the iPod end of it up under the armrest and followed the cable harness under the glovebox and fit the business end though the opening in the hinge area of the glovebox door.
The iPod fits nicely under the elastic band, and if it is angled slightly you can attach the remote to the headphone jack and use that to skip/pause/shut off the iPod.
The next step is to find a way of mounting the iPod in the door without using the elastic band. Also I need to figure out a way to remove the glovebox door and dremel a small opening and run the cable through it to completely hide the cable and build in a docking port using the Belkin cable. It should be sweet.
Now, if the iPod is set to Browse->Artists->All, or a favorite playlist, when the car is turned on the iPod automatically powers on with the ignition. A single white cable runs out from under the glovebox door with a 1"x3/4" silver remote at the end. From here, you can play/pause/skip/repeat/power on/power off. Switch to the CD Changer on the head unit (if not there already) and hit play on the remote, and you're golden!
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What I basically did was modify my existing setup (Stock stereo, HON-AUX, iPod) and insert the Belkin auto adaptor into the chain.
Parts:
HON-AUX
14' Auto power extension cord
Belkin iPod auto adaptor
RCA to 1/8" phono plug patch cable
I loved this adaptor when I first saw it, since it connects to the iPod through the bottom docking port and looks much cleaner (and lower profile) than shoving a 1/8" phono plug into the top.
I tried several methods of powering the iPod from the car, and finally found the one that made no noise. Unfortunately, that way was the most difficult way.
My original plan was to tap into the 12V port under the glove box, there's room there and under the armrest to store the new components. It's easy to test, since the whole thing can be hooked up without popping a single panel. Unfortunately, there was lots of ground-loop hum and alternator whine this way. So I knew I had to tap into the power going to the head unit.
My first attempt was to attach it to the +12V (yellow) and ground (black) going to the HON-AUX, but it became apparent that this power is live whether the ignition is on or off. So I tapped into the stereo's power +12 (red/white) and ground (black) and now the Belkin powers on and off with the ignition.
The whine remained. I removed the ground that was used when I originally installed the HON-AUX and the noise disappeared. Now I needed to run the wires down the center console to the largish opening where there is a sizable cavity that the parking brake and cupholder fit. This proved to be a biatch and a half. I managed to get it all to fit by putting the Belkin adaptor up against the front end of the cavity (closest to the shifter). I ran the iPod end of it up under the armrest and followed the cable harness under the glovebox and fit the business end though the opening in the hinge area of the glovebox door.
The iPod fits nicely under the elastic band, and if it is angled slightly you can attach the remote to the headphone jack and use that to skip/pause/shut off the iPod.
The next step is to find a way of mounting the iPod in the door without using the elastic band. Also I need to figure out a way to remove the glovebox door and dremel a small opening and run the cable through it to completely hide the cable and build in a docking port using the Belkin cable. It should be sweet.
Now, if the iPod is set to Browse->Artists->All, or a favorite playlist, when the car is turned on the iPod automatically powers on with the ignition. A single white cable runs out from under the glovebox door with a 1"x3/4" silver remote at the end. From here, you can play/pause/skip/repeat/power on/power off. Switch to the CD Changer on the head unit (if not there already) and hit play on the remote, and you're golden!
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From: Allison Park
I'm assuming this install is for the new generation of IPods. Am awaiting shipment of my new 20 gig and have ordered the Hon-Aux adapter for my 2003 S2K. Will I still need the Belkin Auto Power extentsion cord if I'm only going to run the IPod off its own battery reserve?
Any "hints" on where to have the Hon-Aux adapter "appear" or "terminate" in the passenger area. Plan on having my local Honda dealer do the work but want to provide them with as much "tried and proven" information thats available.
Thanks!
Any "hints" on where to have the Hon-Aux adapter "appear" or "terminate" in the passenger area. Plan on having my local Honda dealer do the work but want to provide them with as much "tried and proven" information thats available.
Thanks!
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