How to Add Auxiliary or iPod Input to the Factory Radio
#316
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From: Pennsylvania
Hi,
first of all thanks for your great support.
Although it was mentioned several times that using an FM Transmitter is no good solution I bought one for just 10 bucks and used it so far.
As I will keep my car little longer (and won't sell it as planned) I however want to try the solution with the satellite harness in the back now. I checked today and as it seems my car has the harness. What I don't have is a sat button or any button beside just radio and CD on the front panel.
If I buy the PA15-INFI how could it be used means basically what happens as soon as I plug it to the harness in the trunk? If it is used instead of radio is there no more radio signal possible or how does this work? Due to the information on the front page the steering wheel controls work with the PA15, right? Means if I connect an iPod it will be possible to switch tracks directly with the steering wheel controls? Is there some kind of installation necessary for this or is everything just plug and play?
And last question: Is it possible to connect just a random USB stick or MP3 player (through USB) to the PA15 and are steering wheel controlls working as well in this case?
Thanks again for your help, really appreciate it
Marcus
first of all thanks for your great support.
Although it was mentioned several times that using an FM Transmitter is no good solution I bought one for just 10 bucks and used it so far.
As I will keep my car little longer (and won't sell it as planned) I however want to try the solution with the satellite harness in the back now. I checked today and as it seems my car has the harness. What I don't have is a sat button or any button beside just radio and CD on the front panel.
If I buy the PA15-INFI how could it be used means basically what happens as soon as I plug it to the harness in the trunk? If it is used instead of radio is there no more radio signal possible or how does this work? Due to the information on the front page the steering wheel controls work with the PA15, right? Means if I connect an iPod it will be possible to switch tracks directly with the steering wheel controls? Is there some kind of installation necessary for this or is everything just plug and play?
And last question: Is it possible to connect just a random USB stick or MP3 player (through USB) to the PA15 and are steering wheel controlls working as well in this case?
Thanks again for your help, really appreciate it
Marcus
Steering wheel controls work, the use of is documented in the PA15 user manual.
#317
thanks. Do one of you guys know where I could get a used one cheap?
And another question as I heard that there are different options which do more or less the same.
Does anybody know where I could get a list of all items that could be connected to the satellite harness in the trunk?
On the frontpage there is only the PA15 mentioned but I guess there are also other (maybe cheaper) options.
I would not even need a ipod option, just connecting a USB stick with music or SD card would be sufficient for me.
And another question as I heard that there are different options which do more or less the same.
Does anybody know where I could get a list of all items that could be connected to the satellite harness in the trunk?
On the frontpage there is only the PA15 mentioned but I guess there are also other (maybe cheaper) options.
I would not even need a ipod option, just connecting a USB stick with music or SD card would be sufficient for me.
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#318
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 7,966
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From: Pennsylvania
thanks. Do one of you guys know where I could get a used one cheap?
And another question as I heard that there are different options which do more or less the same.
Does anybody know where I could get a list of all items that could be connected to the satellite harness in the trunk?
On the frontpage there is only the PA15 mentioned but I guess there are also other (maybe cheaper) options.
I would not even need a ipod option, just connecting a USB stick with music or SD card would be sufficient for me.
And another question as I heard that there are different options which do more or less the same.
Does anybody know where I could get a list of all items that could be connected to the satellite harness in the trunk?
On the frontpage there is only the PA15 mentioned but I guess there are also other (maybe cheaper) options.
I would not even need a ipod option, just connecting a USB stick with music or SD card would be sufficient for me.
#319
#320
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From: Pennsylvania
Has anyone tried one of the bluetooth FM transmitter kit that plugs into the cigarette lighter, uses an FM radio station to stream music from your smartphone, specifically the one in the link below? Reviews are plentiful and mostly positive. Would this work on a 2003 coupe?
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01...A14L9DIA3NK9B0
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01...A14L9DIA3NK9B0
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NemesisGee (04-23-2017)
#321
Oh well, that's what I thought. The Bose HU is terrible anyway, I can't imagine this being much worse. I guess I'll give it a try, it's the simplest cheapest way to get BT streaming without resorting to taking things apart which in my incompetent hands will lead to more meadachers.
#322
So looks like we may have a new option. After 8+ years of using the USA-SPEC PA15-INFI, the iPod cable has been acting funky lately. While looking up the part number to replace this old 30-pin style cable, I noticed that USA-SPEC now sells the BT45-NIS & BT45-INFI adapters.
Looks like the same concept of the PA15, but with bluetooth streaming capabilities. They also include a microphone for bluetooth phone calls, useful if you have a pre-06 model before BT was standard.
Any feedback on it yet? Tempted to go for it. I'll probably change the settings in my phone to use the car BT for calls, and the BT45 for media audio only. Looking at their video I'd have to toggle the input for handsfree calls to work, unlike the factory handsfree that trumps all audio sources.
https://www.usaspec.com/p-318-bt45-infi.aspx
Amazon link
Looks like the same concept of the PA15, but with bluetooth streaming capabilities. They also include a microphone for bluetooth phone calls, useful if you have a pre-06 model before BT was standard.
Any feedback on it yet? Tempted to go for it. I'll probably change the settings in my phone to use the car BT for calls, and the BT45 for media audio only. Looking at their video I'd have to toggle the input for handsfree calls to work, unlike the factory handsfree that trumps all audio sources.
https://www.usaspec.com/p-318-bt45-infi.aspx
Amazon link
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#323
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 7,966
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From: Pennsylvania
So looks like we may have a new option. After 8+ years of using the USA-SPEC PA15-INFI, the iPod cable has been acting funky lately. While looking up the part number to replace this old 30-pin style cable, I noticed that USA-SPEC now sells the BT45-NIS & BT45-INFI adapters.
Looks like the same concept of the PA15, but with bluetooth streaming capabilities. They also include a microphone for bluetooth phone calls, useful if you have a pre-06 model before BT was standard.
Any feedback on it yet? Tempted to go for it. I'll probably change the settings in my phone to use the car BT for calls, and the BT45 for media audio only. Looking at their video I'd have to toggle the input for handsfree calls to work, unlike the factory handsfree that trumps all audio sources.
https://www.usaspec.com/p-318-bt45-infi.aspx
Amazon link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XUPP4TY..._y8SqzbXG5JZ09
Looks like the same concept of the PA15, but with bluetooth streaming capabilities. They also include a microphone for bluetooth phone calls, useful if you have a pre-06 model before BT was standard.
Any feedback on it yet? Tempted to go for it. I'll probably change the settings in my phone to use the car BT for calls, and the BT45 for media audio only. Looking at their video I'd have to toggle the input for handsfree calls to work, unlike the factory handsfree that trumps all audio sources.
https://www.usaspec.com/p-318-bt45-infi.aspx
Amazon link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XUPP4TY..._y8SqzbXG5JZ09
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Urbanengineer (10-31-2018)
#325
Diy aux port?
I have an 05 sedan I have yet to pull my trunk apart and find the SAT adapter but I'm assuming it's there. I am wondering I have heard about people splicing the sat plug into RCA and then RCA in 1/8" headphone jack. Seems like this would be the cheapest option for AUX in. I've only seen one post about it but no pictures of a completed setup. Can anyone confirm that this would work?
I'm guessing the reason to go from SAT > RCA> headphone is the RCA is easier to connect to a bare wire than a headphone wire.
I'm guessing the reason to go from SAT > RCA> headphone is the RCA is easier to connect to a bare wire than a headphone wire.
#326
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From: Pennsylvania
I have an 05 sedan I have yet to pull my trunk apart and find the SAT adapter but I'm assuming it's there. I am wondering I have heard about people splicing the sat plug into RCA and then RCA in 1/8" headphone jack. Seems like this would be the cheapest option for AUX in. I've only seen one post about it but no pictures of a completed setup. Can anyone confirm that this would work?
I'm guessing the reason to go from SAT > RCA> headphone is the RCA is easier to connect to a bare wire than a headphone wire.
I'm guessing the reason to go from SAT > RCA> headphone is the RCA is easier to connect to a bare wire than a headphone wire.
#327
I finally found my factory AUX setting on Bose Premium 06 G
If you haven't got it working at all, I may have a solution. There are three buttons under the volume ****. Auto P, RPT, Scan. Start playing music full volume on your iPod with the aux plugged in and press these three buttons in the order "scan, auto p, RPT". The button order should be bottom, top, middle.
Your issue sounds like your radio isn't registered with Sirius/XM. You need to register the radio for them to send the activation signal to the car so it can correctly acquire the satellite. You may also get a free trial. On my radio I'm not actually activated so I get no audio from satteite but it does acquire and I do get a message saying "call 888""xxx-xxxx". Until I press the three buttons, there is no sound. When I press the buttons in that order, then the aux sound comes through.
Your issue sounds like your radio isn't registered with Sirius/XM. You need to register the radio for them to send the activation signal to the car so it can correctly acquire the satellite. You may also get a free trial. On my radio I'm not actually activated so I get no audio from satteite but it does acquire and I do get a message saying "call 888""xxx-xxxx". Until I press the three buttons, there is no sound. When I press the buttons in that order, then the aux sound comes through.
If anyone else has other methods of getting the AUX setting from the factory Premium Bose with Satellite, I'd be interested to hear yours. But this one works.
#328
USASPEC BT45-NIS vs BT45-INF
06 G35X sedan premium package with BOSE and NAV. I’ve read through this entire thread and believe my question has been answered somewhere just looking for confirmation. From reading the OP’s list of choices for my year/model I believe I have a choice of either the USASPEC BT45-INF or BT45-NIS depending on installation location. My installer said access and installation to the rear of the radio is easier in the long run than installing at trunk SAT harness with the added running of wires under the carpet and into console. To confirm I have the option of either INF or NIS products and have decided on the BT45-NIS. Does this sound correct before buying either one? This is my first post, the G35X is for my daughter and Thanks in advance for any replies.
#329
The USASPEC site does NOT list your car as compatible with the -NIS version - although I haven't read this whole thread so maybe others know better. The compatibility list for the -INF version does include your car but it means a trunk installation at the SAT receiver. In my opinion, access to the SAT receiver is easier than going behind the center dash anyway. Plus there's plenty of space back there for the BT45 box. It just means running wires forward for the microphone and AUX or USB inputs. Others here may know better...
#330
The USASPEC site does NOT list your car as compatible with the -NIS version - although I haven't read this whole thread so maybe others know better. The compatibility list for the -INF version does include your car but it means a trunk installation at the SAT receiver. In my opinion, access to the SAT receiver is easier than going behind the center dash anyway. Plus there's plenty of space back there for the BT45 box. It just means running wires forward for the microphone and AUX or USB inputs. Others here may know better...