iPod connectivity to stock ICE in Corolla H2

carbaliga · 23rd July 2008, 12:58

I bought a H2 Corolla last week and as of now pretty satisfied with the ICE (moreover Vitamin M deficiency to do some ICE modifications). One requirement that i thought will help is to see if i can have an iPod connected to the stock ICE. I had been to TMC yesterday to put floor mats and he said it is not possible. But i know the Gurus would have either done this or recommended to others.

Please let me know if there is an option to connect iPod to the stock ICE, if so what would be the requirements to do this and any indicative costs of the connectivity cable etc.?

Thanks

DerAlte · 23rd July 2008, 13:40

Check the HU manual (something must have come with the car) first - if it mentions Aux-in, then it only needs to be wired with a cable. If not, you have to look for an FM transmitter - there are a couple available in eZone. Just don't expect CD quality music by this method.

speedzak · 23rd July 2008, 13:48

The easiest method is an iTrip. It will transmit your iPod music via FM with some decent clarity.
If you're very much conscious about sound quality, then aux in is the only option for this HU.

abhinav.gupta88 · 23rd July 2008, 17:05

Itrip can only be helpful if the antenna of your car is able to catch signals from your ipod.

When i connected the itrip to my ipod and inside the car, the honda city. the signal was not that great and hence distorted voice was coming.

mshooli · 24th July 2008, 07:54

Check out with Blueraven. He might be able to help you out on this.

Also, check out the thread http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/sound-...er-5050ub.html

The same might not apply to you, but he might come up with something innovative for you.

paras211 · 26th July 2008, 20:45

the radio sq is absolutely horrible in the corolla . if u get an amp may be you could connect the i pod directly to the amp by some juggad.

23rd July 2008, 12:58	#1
carbaliga BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 88 Thanked: Once	iPod connectivity to stock ICE in Corolla H2 I bought a H2 Corolla last week and as of now pretty satisfied with the ICE (moreover Vitamin M deficiency to do some ICE modifications). One requirement that i thought will help is to see if i can have an iPod connected to the stock ICE. I had been to TMC yesterday to put floor mats and he said it is not possible. But i know the Gurus would have either done this or recommended to others. Please let me know if there is an option to connect iPod to the stock ICE, if so what would be the requirements to do this and any indicative costs of the connectivity cable etc.? Thanks
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23rd July 2008, 13:40	#2
DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,069 Thanked: 2,919 Times	Check the HU manual (something must have come with the car) first - if it mentions Aux-in, then it only needs to be wired with a cable. If not, you have to look for an FM transmitter - there are a couple available in eZone. Just don't expect CD quality music by this method.
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23rd July 2008, 13:48	#3
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	The easiest method is an iTrip. It will transmit your iPod music via FM with some decent clarity. If you're very much conscious about sound quality, then aux in is the only option for this HU.
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23rd July 2008, 17:05	#4
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Itrip can only be helpful if the antenna of your car is able to catch signals from your ipod. When i connected the itrip to my ipod and inside the car, the honda city. the signal was not that great and hence distorted voice was coming.
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24th July 2008, 07:54	#5
mshooli BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 138 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Check out with Blueraven. He might be able to help you out on this. Also, check out the thread http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/sound-...er-5050ub.html The same might not apply to you, but he might come up with something innovative for you.
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26th July 2008, 20:45	#6
paras211 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 646 Thanked: 108 Times View My Garage	the radio sq is absolutely horrible in the corolla . if u get an amp may be you could connect the i pod directly to the amp by some juggad.
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