Ipod Connection to 04 CDR23

[gustav356]

Hello All,

I have been looking around to see if anyone has been able to get their Ipod to connect to their stock CD player. I do not have Nav or Bose or CD changer. I am using an FM Modulator but this sounds terrible. Any advice would be appreciated. I would also consider swapping out my stock CD for a aftermarket Nav unit but I have seen this is also a problem. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

CGO

[3ball]

Run a google search for m0bridge. They are making a device which will do what you're looking for, and a bit more. There's a few other devices out there now, a quick forum search for ipod will drill out some leads for you if you want the device asap. The m0bridge unit is not ready for distribution, last time I looked (january 08).

[sfarris]

I went with the Cleansweep, and added amps. All works fine, and no hiss or whine from the engine.

[3ball]

I went with the Cleansweep, and added amps. All works fine, and no hiss or whine from the engine.

Looks like a solid audio solution! I'm still holding out for the m0bridge for the car-puter option. Already bought the mac mini which just happens to fit perfectly. The nice part about the m0bridge is the video feed to the in-dash display. I'm a geek, and have no problem admitting i want a computer onboard...

[emil77]

Hi

Try this solution - http://www.dension.com/icelinkgateway500.php

I suppose dension gateway 500 could be best solution of problem

You can control Ipod from steering wheel all content and playlists are indicated on the screen of your PCM

[70Sixter]

I went with the Cleansweep, and added amps. All works fine, and no hiss or whine from the engine.

I checked it out after seeing your post. Looks good, but could not determine how to hook it up. The JL Audio site says it wires in as a speaker, and mentions an OEM plug. Do you have to splice into speaker wires? I have the CDR23 w/Bose and CD 6pack.

Crutchfields did not know any more than the JL Audio brochure specified. "Local dealer" has not responded, but he is a home systems dealer.

Could you post some details please?

[khnitz]

For the CDR23, I would recommend the Dension Gateway 500 unit as well. Done a few of these and they work well. Plus you gain the flexibility of playing audio from an iPod, USB stick, or simple L/R aux. input.

[mudman2]

If you have miles of patience get the Denision, if you want something that just works get the Mobridge unit (www.mobridge-usa.com) I have a group buy in progress on the rennlist Cayenne board $499 to members

Mike

For the CDR23, I would recommend the Dension Gateway 500 unit as well. Done a few of these and they work well. Plus you gain the flexibility of playing audio from an iPod, USB stick, or simple L/R aux. input.

[KaptainKid]

Is this group purchase still active?

If you have miles of patience get the Denision, if you want something that just works get the Mobridge unit (www.mobridge-usa.com) I have a group buy in progress on the rennlist Cayenne board $499 to members

Mike

For the CDR23, I would recommend the Dension Gateway 500 unit as well. Done a few of these and they work well. Plus you gain the flexibility of playing audio from an iPod, USB stick, or simple L/R aux. input.

[3ball]

Is this group purchase still active?

Not sure. Could always check and ask. I installed my mobridge friday, and it sounds good. I'm a bit irritated about the input method; either i'm retarded or you can't easily skip around songs inside playlists. I can skip songs easily from the "all songs" settings, but it's like pulling teeth to figure out how when you're playing the song list. I'll post pictures tomorrow.

[mudman2]

Its limited by the PCM software, it does take a little getting used to but the great sound makes it worth it.

Is this group purchase still active?

Not sure. Could always check and ask. I installed my mobridge friday, and it sounds good. I'm a bit irritated about the input method; either i'm retarded or you can't easily skip around songs inside playlists. I can skip songs easily from the "all songs" settings, but it's like pulling teeth to figure out how when you're playing the song list. I'll post pictures tomorrow.

[khnitz]

The Dension GW500 I put in a friend's Carrera with CDr23 radio last month is working well, too. So there are some options out there.

With any MOST-iPod solution, the navigation of the iPod will be limited by the radio interface.

[chizucc]

I am using the Gateway 500 with the cdr23....i can not figure out how to program it in order to use the ipod user interface(UI) any suggestions?