Running iPod through factory stereo

Question

I have a 99 Camaro Z28 with the Monsoon stereo with in-dash CD player. It has an auxillary button but i need to know where the aux plugs into and what kind of adapter or wiring harness will be needed to run my iPod touch through the factory stereo. I would preferrably like it to charge also, but i can settle for just play.

Answer 1

>>>Don't use an FM adaptor.  They are useless.  The FCC has implemented a ban on how far they can transmit, so they are reduced to such a level that ANY station that is within the frequencies you are trying to use, wins out.  Not to mention you are constantly having to retune it during trips out of town.

~Here's a better solution~

The AUX button on the stereo isn't for a traditional mini jack, or even RCA input, it is actually for a proprietary cable, designed to run either a multi-disc changer, or other add-ons.

There are, however, kits made by Peripheral that will allow you run an MP3 player or Ipod through the stereo using this port.

http://peripheralelectronics.com/

>> Look up the ISGM73

This plugs into the stereo, and will not only charge your ipod, but allows it to be controlled from your factory stereo, so you'll even be able to use the controls on your steering wheel.

*** It should work fine.  The only notes it has is that you will lose XM or MCD capabilities, neither of which you have, so you should be good.  The only issue that you might have is if you have the 6 disc changer.

Answer 2

If you don't have aux. plug on the front, you can use an FM adapter...Ipod plugs into adapter..set FM radio to match adapter.. I-pod plays thru radio... some models everything is powered by cigar lighter others AA batteries...

Walmart, Radioshack etc....

Answer 3

You can purchase a ipod adapter that plugs into the cigar lighter of the car. They allow you to play the ipod through the radio and they also recharge the iopd. Check with Radio Shack.