I'd like to get everyone's opinion on my idea for hooking up an iPod without having to cut or splice a single wire. This is for a 2007 G35x Sedan with Navigation, so the AUX video/audio and cigarette lighter power port is available in the center console. The interior car color is graphite (black).

This does not integrate the iPod into the system like in the 2008. However, the iPod is located along side the other controls and the iPod's video display will be shown on the navigation screen. Therefore, all iPod output (which is better than the Infiniti's display) is preserved.

Parts
* iPod Classic
* Apple Composite AV Cable
* Firepod USB/Firewire 12V DC Charger
* ProClip - Padded Holder with Tilt Swivel for Cable Attachment (not sure exact one to buy yet)
* 854022 - ProClip Angled Mount

Steps

1. Install the ProClip mounts to mount the iPod to the car. No screws or cutting to the car's interior.

Here's where it's located:


They also have one that's located here:



2. Connect the Apple Composite AV Cable to the iPod and run it to the center arm rest along the passenger side.
3. Connect the audio and video to the RCA jacks in the center console. Connect the USB connector from the A/V cable to the Firepod.
4. Set the Nav/Radio/etc. to Aux. You're done!

Some things I need to resolve:

I want a black iPod to match the interior, but I think the Apple Composite AV Cable only comes in white.

I'm not 100% sure the ProClip Padded Holder for the iPod will work with the Apple Composite AV Cable. I will have to call ProClip and ask.

I need a way to tie down the Apple Composite AV Cable from the iPod to the center console. Any ideas?

Does anyone know if the center console can close with the Apple Composite AV Cable hanging out of it?

Another possiblity would be to simply stow the iPod in the center console (assuming there's room) and use a RF remote control like an iJet. Is this feasible?

I'm assuming the iPod will still be powered after the car is turned off or does the power to the port in the center console turn off with the car? I assume it's the former, which is an issue.

I might have missed something here, but your iPod display on the Nav screen will only be there when you're not moving and have the e-brake on. Once you start moving, the display feed cuts out; so you wouldn't see the screen on the dash.

Yep. That kills it. I think there's a hack that allows you play video through the nav while you're movie, but that kills the whole no-cutting rule.

Yeah, the audio still works, so I could go for a used generation 3 or higher old iPod and just hook up the audio and an iJet to control it. But that's not good enough for me.

BTW, the power port in the console DOES shut off with the car.

Wait a while and see if the new for 2008 ipod connectivity can be retrofitted to the 07

William

I saw one of the new Nano's with the larger screen the other day (plays videos). A black one would look cool mounted somewhere. Too bad, because I just got my black old style Nano last Christmas.

I have the ProClip for my iPhone and LOVE it. You don't need to run the Apple official A/V Cables. These are perfect since they are retractable and are very thin and you can run them with the center console closed:

http://www.zune.net/en-us/accessorie...nectionkit.htm

While this won't get around the video hack, it will put you iPod in a safe position while driving. I highly recommend this set up. I run the cable on the side of the center console and the wires are barely noticable.

Also one temporary killer is that that composite cable isnt out yet for the new Classic. I just picked my Classic up and found out essentially after the fact.

Here is my Ipod setup. Very easy install. Total cost about $120

https://g35driver.com/forums/v36-audio-video-electronics/176308-my-ipod-solution-least-now.html

I bought last week the Apple composite A/V cable mentioned in the first post. I use it with my old school click-wheel (black & white) iPod. I have the RCA plugs for audio plugged into the AUX and the USB is plugged into a cigarette lighter adapter I had.

I love the sound quality I get by having the audio coming from the dock connector. However, when I have the cigarette lighter adapter plugged in I get a lot of hiss in the background like I was listening to a cassette tape.

Anyone else having this problem? I know it's the cigarette light adapter because when I unplug it the hiss disappears.

you need to purchase what is called a ground loop isolator. and problem is solved.

I've used those in the past and they've never worked for me. Plus, IIRC they attenuate the frequency response of the device they filter.

My main issue is that I'm surprised to be having this problem since I'm just plugging an iPod into the factory AUX input and using the cigarette lighter to power it.

I'm going to try another iPod and see if it's a problem with mine.

I had the same problem. I bought a ground loop isolator from Circuit City for $15.00. That took care of the noise problem.

Had the same problem, ground loop isolator fixed it. A new iPod or charger will not fix it.

It's not a problem with your iPod. It's ground loop hum. Another ipod isn't going to solve and yes, ground loop isolator's do attenuate the frequency response a little bit, but it's either that or live with the hum, or don't plug your ipod into power when you're using it.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2062214

That's the one I bought and it solved the problem.

Ground loop hum is common on cars, it doens't matter if it's factory, your issue is that there is no real grounding to the earth.

Ground loop isolators will ALWAYS work. it's impossible for it not to work, it severs the loop. if you buy a cheap one, it may not be a real ground loop isolator, good ones cost around $40.