MP3 player on a Monsoon

[jad628]

Does anyone know of an aftermarket kit to adapt the stock Monsoon system to accept an MP3 player?

I tried the Monster wireless (FM modulation) kit and it is unacceptable. Way too much static and station bleedover. I'm looking for a way to hard wire into the system.

[1TA LS1]

Does anyone know of an aftermarket kit to adapt the stock Monsoon system to accept an MP3 player?

I tried the Monster wireless (FM modulation) kit and it is unacceptable. Way too much static and station bleedover. I'm looking for a way to hard wire into the system.

I am going to stop by a car audio shop tonight to get an AUX input for the factory monsoon head-unit so I can use my MP3 player. The AUX input plugs into a the 9-pin AUX which is used for a factory remote tape deck or a cd changer. I'll keep you posted and let you know if it works.

[fredmr85]

You can do it yourself for under $5, and a little knowledge. It does involve opening up the HU itself and tapping into a few wires - if you feel comfortable doing that, look over on CZ28 or LS1Tech for a writeup by user 'Jason Novak'.

[jad628]

I am going to stop by a car audio shop tonight to get an AUX input for the factory monsoon head-unit so I can use my MP3 player. The AUX input plugs into a the 9-pin AUX which is used for a factory remote tape deck or a cd changer. I'll keep you posted and let you know if it works.

Sounds good. I'm looking forward to your results. Good luck.

[jad628]

You can do it yourself for under $5, and a little knowledge. It does involve opening up the HU itself and tapping into a few wires - if you feel comfortable doing that, look over on CZ28 or LS1Tech for a writeup by user 'Jason Novak'.

Thanks for the info. I'll check that out.

[1TA LS1]

You can do it yourself for under $5, and a little knowledge. It does involve opening up the HU itself and tapping into a few wires - if you feel comfortable doing that, look over on CZ28 or LS1Tech for a writeup by user 'Jason Novak'.

I couldn't find the write up.. could you send the link to that specific write up?

[1TA LS1]

Sounds good. I'm looking forward to your results. Good luck.

PAC makes a unit that costs about $60 to install. It plugs into the factory HU in the back. But you do need a working CD changer or a working cassette at the same time you use the aux unit.

I would like to see the write up about opening the head-unit and doing the install for $5.... but I can't find it...

[fredmr85]

PAC makes a unit that costs about $60 to install. It plugs into the factory HU in the back. But you do need a working CD changer or a working cassette at the same time you use the aux unit.

I would like to see the write up about opening the head-unit and doing the install for $5.... but I can't find it...

You need a working CD or cassette for all of them (unless aftermarket).

Here is the link -- just 'Advanced Search' and type username 'Jason Novak' --
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=512857

[1TA LS1]

You need a working CD or cassette for all of them (unless aftermarket).

Here is the link -- just 'Advanced Search' and type username 'Jason Novak' --
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=512857

awesome. Thank you.

Looks like I have a return to make and a project for the weekend!

[fredmr85]

awesome. Thank you.

Looks like I have a return to make and a project for the weekend!

Shouldn't give you any problems -- it's very straight forward and easily reversible; but post up if you have any troubles. He ended up mounting the AUX input on the front of the Delco HU -- if you want a less permanent looking place, maybe in the ashtray area? -or cut a hold in that little holder thing that fits cell phones perfectly and pull a wire through that -- or even just let it hang under the dash and kinda reach under and pull the wire out when you want to use it (yea, more sloppy feeling but at least no permanent defacing if you wish to avoid that).........of course those are just 3 ideas to consider out of many.

[MadSeason]

Does anyone know of an aftermarket kit to adapt the stock Monsoon system to accept an MP3 player?

I tried the Monster wireless (FM modulation) kit and it is unacceptable. Way too much static and station bleedover. I'm looking for a way to hard wire into the system.

certian sunfires have a stock monsoon that plays mp3's but i don't believe the harness is plug and play, but it is a 1.5 din and would fit just fine

[jad628]

certian sunfires have a stock monsoon that plays mp3's but i don't believe the harness is plug and play, but it is a 1.5 din and would fit just fine

That's good to know. Thanks.

[Calico]

certian sunfires have a stock monsoon that plays mp3's but i don't believe the harness is plug and play, but it is a 1.5 din and would fit just fine

Has anyone gotten one of these to work on a 4th gen? I am curious as to what is involved.