Installing an FM modulator

[m kowolenko]

I have a 2004 996 with the CDR23 radio. I was planning on installing an in-line FM modulator and ground loop insulator. I picked up the parts from a local installer who said I needed a VW/Audi type antenna adapter. Low and behold, the antenna into the back of the radio is not the typical VW connect.

Any suggestions or should I just bag it? The small wireless FM modulators deliver nothing but static.

[wross996TT]

There is nothing made to date that will plug into a MOST system (which is what you have). Unfortunately the wireless FM mod is the only option for now.

[Orient Express]

I have a 2004 996 with the CDR23 radio. I was planning on installing an in-line FM modulator and ground loop insulator. I picked up the parts from a local installer who said I needed a VW/Audi type antenna adapter. Low and behold, the antenna into the back of the radio is not the typical VW connect.

Any suggestions or should I just bag it? The small wireless FM modulators deliver nothing but static.

do a search on antenna connector adapters. The connector adapters you need are the same as the Cayenne. The in-line modulator is the best solution that you have available to you right now.

[m kowolenko]

I'm getting mixed messages from my search - all say that the VW adapters will work on the Cayenne. Thats what I bought (antennaworks proline vw/audi/european). This definitly does not fit. Are there multiple types of Cayenee adapters as well?

[Flagman]

Have a look at this website.

http://www.carhifidirekt.de/catalog/produc...ker-m-kontakten

[Orient Express]

Try this post for antenna adapters

And this one

[m kowolenko]

Just spoke with Crutchfield. They now have a Scoche in-line FM modulator that's suppose to work without the adapters. I've ordered both the adapters as well as the modulator. One way or another, I should get this to work.

Thanks for the links-

Mike

[DCP]

Just spoke with Crutchfield. They now have a Scoche in-line FM modulator that's suppose to work without the adapters. I've ordered both the adapters as well as the modulator. One way or another, I should get this to work.

Thanks for the links-

Mike

Mike:

Would you please update this when you finish. I would like to do the same thing.

[m kowolenko]

Orient Express was right. You need the adapters (www.crutchfield.com part #12040EU20 and #12040EU10). The scoche in line modulator is like all others - it has the typical antenna connectors. The modulator does require a power supply. I plan on tapping into the switched phone power lead. I've also ordered a rear defroster switch from sunset and will adapt to use as the on/off button (yes, I will need to "modify" the graphic). It should give everything a more finished look.

[Orient Express]

I plan on tapping into the switched phone power lead. I've also ordered a rear defroster switch from sunset and will adapt to use as the on/off button (yes, I will need to "modify" the graphic). It should give everything a more finished look.

Why would you want an on/off switch? The FM modulator has an auto on/off function that switches it on when it detects an audio signal from its source (the ipod). That also disconnects the outside antenna signal. When the ipod is turned to pause or disconnected, the modulator powers down, and re-engages the outside antenna. A suggestion would be to use unswitched power, and let the modulator turn itself on and off.

[m kowolenko]

in working with these modulators in the past, I had issues with bleed through (a real problem in the northeast). I'll try it without the swithc and see if there are issues.