How to install the "Simple iphone car kit" *PICS*
Hey guys, I got the idea from a friend to install the "Simple ipod interface for factory radio" adapter kit into my car. I got the adapter kit and did a little write up with pictures to show you the ease of the install of it.
(FYI - The box says it's for Camaro's '97-'02, but on-line in the fine print it says that the H/U needs to be '00-'02. My car is an '01)
It's easy!!
It works with ipods AND iphones. When you plug it into your iphone it asks you if you want to go into airplane mode. Say no and the phone will still ring like usual. (Please note: Your head unit must be between '00-'02. If not, it wont work AT ALL!! There is a sticker on top of the H/U, it'll have the date made printed on it)
When your iphone does ring, the music fades down and pauses and the ringtone goes through the speakers. While you're on your iphone all sound is muted through the speakers. Only the person with the phone can hear the caller. Once you end the call, the music fades up from where it paused itself and continues playing.
It's sweet!!
Here's the write up:
1. Here's the box. I picked it up at best buy 2/23/08 for $99.95
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0install/1.jpg
2. What the "interface" looks like. Make sure your head unit was made between '00-'02. On the interface, make sure that the 3 & 8 switches are flipped dowm, and all the rest are up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0install/2.jpg
3. Box picture of the hook up. (does come with instructions) It REALLY is THAT simple!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0install/3.jpg
4. Where I installed the interface:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0install/4.jpg
5. The new harness (PXHGM1) connects to the stereo, and the old harness plugs itself into the new harness. (The power harness stays untouched and gets plugged back in)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0install/5.jpg
6. See the location of the interface? Also note that the old harness is now plugged into the new harness. Dont forget to plug your "power" harness back in!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0install/6.jpg
7. The location in relation to the radio and air ducts
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0install/7.jpg
8. Bezel about to be replaced. You can see the interface is neatly tucked up. (I secured the interface to the side using 1" velcro. Clean the area thouroughly with alcohol before appling the velcro, It'll make for a better sticking surface)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0install/8.jpg
9. Last pic of the "box". All wires have been re-connected and bezel is put back on. SUPER easy install.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0install/9.jpg
10. Where the iphone/ipod connector comes out from. This is only a temporary spot as I dont want wires around my feet as I drive. i'm trying to find a "clean" place to stash it so it's out of sight. In my friends M6, he installed it through the ashtray, as it's behind the shifter. I think mine will be in the ashtray as well. (I have an A4, and it's in FRONT of the shifter)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...install/10.jpg
The whole install took me about 35 minutes, and i'm really anal about looks.
Hope this helps fellas!!
-KING