Can an ipod connector be fitted to this head unit?

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You could just buy one of those, nice and cheap and easy way of connecting ipod? Just a thought.

xeon said:

iPod Car cassette Adapter: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

You could just buy one of those, nice and cheap and easy way of connecting ipod? Just a thought.

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The problem with that one is it won't charge your iPod/iPhone.

I had a Disco II with the same head unit as yours and I used one of these

Belkin : Tunecast Auto with ClearScan

with my iPhone and I couldn't fault it.

It is unlikely with the age of the unit that there would be a dedicated option. Connects2 offer some of these but one for your specific car also seems to be based around an FM modulator, like the Belkin unit but internally mounted

Thanks for the replies.

I have purchased and used the FM transmitters before, but find their quality somewhat lacking. Similarly the cassette option, I used to have one of those when Mini discs were all the rage.

I'm wanting something like this: Connects2 CTALRIPOD005 iPod Adaptor Landrover Discovery on eBay (end time 05-Feb-10 13:09:10 GMT)

It's just whether it will work with my particular head unit....... hmmmm

CH0PPA said:

Thanks for the replies.

I have purchased and used the FM transmitters before, but find their quality somewhat lacking. Similarly the cassette option, I used to have one of those when Mini discs were all the rage.

I'm wanting something like this: Connects2 CTALRIPOD005 iPod Adaptor Landrover Discovery on eBay (end time 05-Feb-10 13:09:10 GMT)

It's just whether it will work with my particular head unit....... hmmmm

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From the eBay site in that link

"The CTALRIPOD005 kit comprises of an interface to allow direct connection of an iPod to Landrover vehicles with Alpine XQD101043PUY Symphony Highline head units fitted in the following models:

Discovery : upto 2003"

You will need to take the head unit out to get the model number and from recollection it's a bastard without the tool. I nipped along to the main stealer and they did it for me, was ****ing shocked when they dint charge me.

From memory, my head unit is the same as yours and I don't think it was an Alpine.

I used the FM transmitter for over a year and couldn't complain with the quality, only niggle I had was trying to re-tune it on the move as driving from here to Basingstoke the frequency it was set at would end up being some local station on the way. What was fine here wasn't in Glasgow and what was fine in Glasgow wasn't 30 miles down the road.

And are you THEE Choppa?

Excellent idea. I will bumble into the local stealer and ask to borrow the the tools to pop it out and have a look. Just got to get it now. Hurry up Tuesday!

I'm beginning to think it might be easier to just buy an after market head unit. It just looks better with the OEM system I think.

Fortunately I'm not "The CHOPPER Read" - I still have both ears -

I wanted to buy an aftermarket head unit but it wasn't possible if I wanted to keep all the functions like steering wheel mounted controls so I just stuck with the OEM.

CH0PPA said:

Fortunately I'm not "The CHOPPER Read" - I still have both ears -

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Nah, there used to be a geezer on 'ere called chuppa or was it ploppa, or coppa, or was it choppa? I can't remember. Anyway he spat his dummy oot and fecked off.

If the stealer wants to charge you try any local Car Radio place. Alternatively Screwfix do a kit of several different ones which is useful to have in yer tool kit

I have the same head unit and my manual says it is an Alpine, I am looking for the same type of lead so please post your findings, also welcome to Devon when you come where abouts you moving to?

Thanks all for your replies.

I'm a new CH0PPA. I did notice when I registered the name that there is already one registered.

I have some radio keys which look very similar to the ones needed for this radio so fingers crossed tomorrow.

Thanks Roadcaptain. I will let you know how I get on for sure. I pick my new toy up tomorrow morning (can't wait), so should have the stereo out and inspected it all by the end of the day, which hopefully means I will have established whether the ipod connector will fit. I will keep you posted.

I move to North Devon 2 weeks today to start my new job. Just trying to sell the house so we can buy another down there. Not sure where though. I see you're in Cullompton, maybe see you around

been up north Devon today surfing!

there is a company in Torbay area that does leads I think they are called liquid ice

That is the Alpine XQD000110PUY.

This company can put an aux socket onto the front of the unit Affordable Land Rover, Range Rover, Radio Repair. but it's £75 plus postage.

I must admit I use a cassette adapter, a Sony one cost about £10 from Amazon and it sounds fine unless you have the volume down low, then you can hear clicking and a bit of hiss but who has the volume that low.