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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Focus / September 2004iPOD connection to CD6000 head unit at no cost??
Is there a simple and cheap way to connect an iPod to a factory-fitted Ford head unit (it's a 6000 - type)? I know that there are proprietary cables on the market, but is there a simple bodge connection(s) that will persuade the head to accept the audio output from the iPod? I'm not wanting to have the head unit do anything clever like track changing - just volume up and down will do ;o) TIA Pete Nope - no simple way, other than using a cheapo (and illegal) FM modulator/transmitter so that your iPod appears as a broadcast radio station - you will not get quality but will get sound with occasional interference. You need some kind of 'CD-Changer' lead to do this properly. That means it has a microcontroller built in to do the protocol conversion. > Is there a simple and cheap way to connect an iPod to a factory-fitted Ford > head unit (it's a 6000 - type)? I know that there are proprietary cables on [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > TIA > Pete This is what you want: http://www.ihavetohave.it/acatalog/ICE-Link.html Plugs straight into the CD changer connector on your factory fit head unit.... They do a nice mounting bracket too, which attatches to your focus heater vent, with no tools required. Gary > Nope - no simple way, other than using a cheapo (and illegal) FM > modulator/transmitter so that your iPod appears as a broadcast radio [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > TIA > > Pete Mmmm, Thanks guys, I was hoping for some info that involved a soldering iron and no cash ;o) The custom-made solution is fine and I believe it works well but costs circa ?80, and I'm too cheap for that - lol! If I could get hold of a wiring diagram for the head unit, I'd have a go at this myself. Thanks for the info. Regards, Pete > This is what you want: > http://www.ihavetohave.it/acatalog/ICE-Link.html [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > > TIA > > > Pete > This is what you want: > http://www.ihavetohave.it/acatalog/ICE-Link.html > Plugs straight into the CD changer connector on your factory fit head > unit.... They do a nice mounting bracket too, which attatches to your > focus heater vent, with no tools required. That looks pretty cool. Is there just the one connector for the docking port or is there another one in the headphone/remote port too. The generic (doesn't look like any Ford I've seen!) picture seems to show a grey connector in the top port too. Anyone got any better pictures? LJ Look at the ice-link reviews, I'm a bit concerned that there might be a problem related to ignition/alternator noise finding its way into the audio side of the iPOD when charging via the car electrics.... http://www.ihavetohave.it/forum/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=3 Regards, Pete > > This is what you want: > > http://www.ihavetohave.it/acatalog/ICE-Link.html [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > LJ Nope - no simple way, other than using a cheapo (and illegal) FM modulator/transmitter so that your iPod appears as a broadcast radio station - you will not get quality but will get sound with occasional interference. You need some kind of 'CD-Changer' lead to do this properly. That means it has a microcontroller built in to do the protocol conversion. > Is there a simple and cheap way to connect an iPod to a factory-fitted Ford > head unit (it's a 6000 - type)? I know that there are proprietary cables on [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > TIA > Pete > Nope - no simple way, other than using a cheapo (and illegal) FM > modulator/transmitter so that your iPod appears as a broadcast radio [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >>TIA >>Pete Pete easiest way is to use an iTrip in the top of your iPod, and tune your radio in to that. I have heard of a connector for the iPod to allow you to use it instead of a multi changer (a friend of mine in germany has one in her a4) but I can't remember off hand who makes it.... Cheers Ben >> Nope - no simple way, other than using a cheapo (and illegal) FM >> modulator/transmitter so that your iPod appears as a broadcast radio [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > > Ben actually, have a look at this http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2667 this company seem to have a lot of ipod connectors..... > actually, have a look at this > > http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2667 > > this company seem to have a lot of ipod connectors..... But costs more than an iTrip... >> Nope - no simple way, other than using a cheapo (and illegal) FM >> modulator/transmitter so that your iPod appears as a broadcast radio [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > > Ben The Denison Ice>Link is what you're after: http://www.densionusa.com/x/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=375&Itemid=79 Connects right into the CD-changer connector in your head unit, and they support the Ford CD6000. Gary  SignatureDo not meddle in the affairs of dragons, because you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. http://garypigott.net > The Denison Ice>Link is what you're after: > http://www.densionusa.com/x/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=375&Itemid=79 > > Connects right into the CD-changer connector in your head unit, and they > support the Ford CD6000. but costs as much as the iPod itself, or 10 iTrips! >> The Denison Ice>Link is what you're after: >> http://www.densionusa.com/x/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=375&Itemid=79 [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > but costs as much as the iPod itself, or 10 iTrips! ...So does a CD changer..... I have an iTrip, with the iPod sitting in a Belkin TuneDok (a very nice way to mount your iPod in a spare cup holder), and it's fine but...... the sound quality isn't great. It's not even as clear as a good FM radio station reception (which is to be expected). The only way to get a good clean signal, that will come close to the audio quality that an iPod is capable of, is a direct connection, either to an external AUX connection on your head unit (if you're lucky), one of those tape adapters, or a neat link to the CD changer connector. All those cables hanging out of the dash is a pain. Only the CD changer option adds the ability to change tracks using the controls on the head unit or steering wheel. Gary SignatureSelf-referencing Five, seven, five syllables This haiku contains http://garypigott.net
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