Hacking a Sony iPod ready Car stereo for iPod Touch control (In a Kia Spectra5)

I love my new Sony CDX-GT620IP but I hate the fact that all control is thought the Stereo and it doesn't support Video.
Solution, Hack it so it doesn't take control!
I've heard this also works on other brands of iPod ready Car Stereo's as well.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Sony
• ipod
• touch
• hack
• control
• car
• stereo
• video
• kia
• spectra5
• spectra
• iphone
• music

[SHANEBRK]

Does this work with OS 3.0?

[KentuckyRangerPro]

I really can't say, I sold the Car a few Months back.

I'd say it will though because the updated version shouldn't affect the interaction between the Stereo and iPod or iPhone.

[TysonEdwards]

why don't you just use the 3.5mm headphone jack? it does the same thing. Minus the "recovery mode"(restart more like) step.

[KentuckyRangerPro]

Because when you use the Jack, the Phone won't recharge.

Yes, I made the mistake of calling it recovery mode but you still have to re-boot the iPod or Iphone in order to get the Sony from recognizing and displaying info on the Stereo, as well as playing Video.

[kcam04]

Does your stereo charge it at the same time as it plays it? Just had this stereo installed a few days ago and it says that charging isn't supported for this connection. I have the 2nd gen touch.

[KentuckyRangerPro]

I have heard that the 2nd gen Touch is quirky with compatibility.

Mine is the 1st gen and I haven't had any problems with charging.

Hopefully Apple will fix this in their next Firmware update.

You, as well as everyone else who owns this Stereo should contact Apple and Sony about the problem to bring it to their attention, then they'll know there's a problem and work on fixing it.

[mmar4281990]

why not just get a 3.5mm to rca

[cp48268]

dont know if this helps but on my sony head unit if you hold down the mode button it will switch over to ipod control on its own, and can keep it in the usb plug to charge while playing video and etc.

[rob12841]

Hidding your pin, like I know where you live or what you look like you tool!

[wassupccccc92]

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS HOLD DOWN THE

"MODE" BUTTON...

[carlosisapimp]

Wow you listen to really boring music, faggot.

[XesbyecroF]

@jasonkiper did he reply to you?

[jbluntfingers]

fuckin cool i got a new volkswagon a factory stero i think i cant even install a new stero in my passatt there to big an i heard they dont even make kits im bummed lol

[itismy1234567890]

Umm memtool didn't find guess I gotta jail break it huh

[951adg06]

Cool Music. I Love Casting Crowns

[MemorywipeProduction]

This isn't hacking...

[zerozs]

Thanks, I'm going to go outside and try this. I also really liked your ipod holder, can you give me some info on it. Thanks