Head unit question

[David Griffith 2]

I have an '01 with the 6 disc in dash pioneer cd player.. I want to upgrade to one with an iPod plug.. What year did they start making that an option? I thought it was on the '03's and up.. but not sure.. I have an FM transmitter that works pretty well but I want cd quality clarity from the iPod..Anyone have one they want to part with??? Anyone know the model number so I can search?.. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Mike Caldwell]

I think they started in '07, but I don't know about the compatibility of those head units with the older ones. I went and picked up a fairly cheap pioneer with an Ipod hook up in it. Sorry I don't have any part numbers or any other helps.

 

[Roger Batts]

The first-gen Tracs have a totally different wiring system from the second-gen ones. The radios in the second-gen are designed by Delphi and some of them have major vehicle components (like headlamps) controlled by circuits in them.

 

[Gavin Allan]

Some '07s had the IPod input and some don't. My '07 doesn't have the input.

 

[Jon W9]

You want CD quality from an mp3?



That is kind of a mutually exclusive statement isn't it?



I guess it depends on what bit rate you encode at. Typically 128 is the norm, while 192Kbps may get you closer to "near" CD quality.

 

[A K]

Look for a PAC iPod unit that attaches to the '01 CD Changer port. They're less than $100.

 

[Dingo]

Roger... Why's my factory radio in my '07 say "Pioneer" on the top of it?

 

[TrainTrac]

The first-gen Tracs have a totally different wiring system from the second-gen ones. The radios in the second-gen are designed by Delphi and some of them have major vehicle components (like headlamps) controlled by circuits in them.

Delphi?:huh: I thought they were made by Visteon.



Edit: I know about the foul-up with my signature. The site won't let me delete the signature from my profile, and I've e-mailed the admins for assistance in fixing this problem.

 

[Mike Caldwell]

You wont get CD quality but it will be better than fm transmitter qualitywhichis not good at the best of times.