[V8] ipod or mp3 player adapter info

[Buchholz, Steven]

Thanks John!  This is something I've been wanting to do for a while now ... in fact I posted about it last week on the big list ... check the archives there for other solutions.  

For those of you with '92-on cars I expect this will work perfectly ... but the Blaupunkt Delta CD changer solution is not integrated into the deck ... i.e. there is no changer interface built into the Delta.  

The situation is very easy to change however, switch to a Blaupunkt Gamma deck and you gain the direct changer interface.  Actually, ISTR that some of the Gamma decks don't support a changer, so caveat "emptor" ... check Ti Kan's website for info on the various stereo configurations.  

What I want to do is to actually control the iPod from the stereo directly ... I have not dug into this solution to see if it has hooks for this ... 

Steve B
San José, CA (USA)

> Subject: [V8] ipod or mp3 player adapter info
> 
> I came across this recently in one of my daily reads online, it's a how-to
> on how to connect an ipod or other mp3 player to vw and audi CD changer
> cables, allowing for player control through a stock head unit.  Not positive
> if this is directly compatible with the V8Q, but I do not see any reason why
> not.  But it's got all the circuit diagrams, parts lists, software and other
> reference info on the site.  Might be an interesting project for someone who
> wants to keep their stock looking head unit in the dash and add mp3 playback
> functionality. (check the developers area link on the right for full info.)
> 
> (NOTE: electrical circuit and EPROM programming skills may be needed to use
> this)
> 
> http://www.k9spud.com/vwcdpic/