Connecting iPod into old car stereo withouth AUX

Here's a quick tutorial on how to connect an iPod into an old car stereo that doesn't have an AUX input on the face of the stereo. You can connect your iPod using a special cable that connects to the back of the stereo.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• ipod
• old
• car
• stereo
• aux
• into
• how
• to
• install

[9inch1000]

Where did you get your cable you just installed? And how Much?

[DannyShreds87]

@9inch1000 RadioShack. cost about 10-11 bucks!

[jamesbond728]

dude I have a Volkswagen Fox (2008) and inside the glove box it has a black aux cable thing and its plugged one side ok and the other side I plug into my iPod...but when I press CD on the stereo it says ''no cd''. I tried pressing CD two times to see if it would switch to Aux mode or something but nothing happens :-/ What could be the problem maybe its the wiring inside the car radio or maybe I'm pressing the wrong button. Thanks for your help.

[DannyShreds87]

@jamesbond728 when i have the ipod plugged in, i dont have the stereo under CD Mode. i have it on the radio. try using the radio and set the volume to 1 or 2 and play ur ipod on full blast. hopefully this works for you!

[meggoo12]

I dnt hav a stereo face that just pops off,, eo how would I do that then??? I need feedback asap

[DannyShreds87]

@meggoo12 you would probably need to unscrew the body or the dashboard so that u can take out your stereo unit and check in the back if you have the two red and white inputs.

[somervillearron]

warning!!!!!!

99% OF PLAYERS THESE ARE AUDIO OUT NOT AUDIO IN!

[dragoon69733]

Thanks for your tutorial. I just did this on my car and found out my stereo has that in the back and it works. I can finally use my iPod in my car and I think you just saved me some cash cause I was about to buy a new car stereo lol.

[mejserr]

Thank U, very useful info

[Domagoj176]

hmm this cant work, i plugged all cables in right place but it only plays on my rear speakers?

[DiniThimuthu]

@somervillearron very true :)

[MrAfzalkhan24]

Hey gr8!! thanks :)

i ve one prob though!!

it plays only in my frnt speakers...how to play it on all my speakers????

please please reply

[nqzdepofltr]

Or you can use an fm transmitter.

[bboutit]

Those inputs must be AUX IN for that application to work. Most stereos have AUX OUT for amplifiers. If you have an older player than has a DIN connection you can find a DIN to 3.5 MM plug on Ebay or elsewhere and it will allow your deck to play through the AUX IN source. If you go thru SOURCE you will usually see CD<TAPE<AUX AUX usually will not show unless something is plugged in.

[MeetMyFish]

Is it easy to go back to the radio and CD player whenever you want to and then switch back to the iPod?

[holyshizzleitsconnor]

I get my car tomorrow, and I really want to try this out, but I don't want to damage it in any way..

[AznSensAsians]

does every car have the red and white outlets in the back of the stereo? what about a 1994 honda accord