Connecting ipod to standard headunit

[mcmacslim]

I want to connect my ipod to the standard head unit in a clio, been looking around a bit and have found an adapter by Connects2 that looks like it would do the job.

http://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/conn...renault-clio-kangoo-megane-scenic-p-8655.html

Has anyone installed one of these before? If so whats the sound quality like and is it easy to fit?

 

[Jordi17]

connects 2 box from MT audio, got one in mine and works great.

 

[cat171]

Can you get one for the Tuner List tape player ? (seriously)
I have a changed under the seat, but the HU is a tape lol.

 

[Don]

Can you get one for the Tuner List tape player ? (seriously)
I have a changed under the seat, but the HU is a tape lol.

Craig, yes you can...so long as it has the cd changer connection, then its not a problem, just doesn't charge the Ipod!

 

[Firas]

Craig, yes you can...so long as it has the cd changer connection, then its not a problem, just doesn't charge the Ipod!

there are 2 types of connect 2. the one i have charges the ipod and also allows you to control the ipod from you steering wheel stalk to change songs etc

 

[Don]

there are 2 types of connect 2. the one i have charges the ipod and also allows you to control the ipod from you steering wheel stalk to change songs etc

Mine does the control of the Ipod, just doesn't charge it at the same time!

 

[Firas]

Mine does the control of the Ipod, just doesn't charge it at the same time!

might just be a faulty unit mate but it even said on the box for mines that it charges it.

 

[Aluco]

Can you get one for the Tuner List tape player ? (seriously)
I have a changed under the seat, but the HU is a tape lol.

Search Renault tunepoint.

 

[Don]

might just be a faulty unit mate but it even said on the box for mines that it charges it.

Dunno mate, but when I connect it, and turn the ignition on, it comes up with message on the screen that charging incompatible on this device (or something like that!)

*EDIT* Just seen on their site that I need the CTIPOD-CONVERTER! As it won't charge 4th gen Nanos!

http://www.lowcostcaraudio.co.uk/lc...r+ipod+12v+5v+charging+converter/pid/10905814 <-- bit cheaper!

 

[mcmacslim]

there are 2 types of connect 2. the one i have charges the ipod and also allows you to control the ipod from you steering wheel stalk to change songs etc

Whats the model of the one you have as i'd like to be able to charge the ipod and use the steering controls, is it the same one that I linked to?

 

[Firas]

thats the link to it. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RENAULT-CLIO-...cles_Terminals_Cabling_ET?hash=item27a85481a0

great bit of kit and is much cheaper now than what i paid for mines

 

[BoomOne]

did the ph1 172's come out with the cd changer connection at the back?

 

[Don]

did the ph1 172's come out with the cd changer connection at the back?

Yep, the stereo between Ph1 and Ph2 is pretty much the same. the connections on the back are enabled for cd changer.

 

[Mike_182]

Do I have to lose the changer for the iPod thing? The changer is retrocool.

 

[riz]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Black-Airplay...bleAudio_MP3PlayerCarKits?hash=item2ea86802a5

Ive had both and this is easy as.

 

[BoomOne]

is the quality not crappy with that one?

 

[Aluco]

That's Renault tunepoint fitted to mine, had to remove the CD changer under my seat because there is only one connection on the tape deck.

Works with iphone too, says it isn't supported when you plug it in but if you play a song on shuffle before you plug it in then it works fine and you can skip tracks etc. Also charges iphone/ipod.

 

[MT AUDIO]

Do I have to lose the changer for the iPod thing? The changer is retrocool.

get a dension gateway 100 and purchase the changer retention lead but it's not a cheap option.one or the other if money is an issue.

 

[Don]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Black-Airplay...bleAudio_MP3PlayerCarKits?hash=item2ea86802a5

Ive had both and this is easy as.

Honestly not a fan of the FM transmitters, if you are doing a travel in your region, then it should be fine on one FM frequency. If (like I did) you are going from Telford to Manchester, then you need to keep changing the frequency to find a free one which you can use without interference.

 

[riz]

TBH that FM transmitter is fairly decent

 

[Firas]

fm transmitters are pretty crap from experience. get the connects2 which is awsome. the sound quality is amazing.

 

[riz]

fm transmitters are pretty crap from experience. get the connects2 which is awsome. the sound quality is amazing.

Ive owned both, but wanted to keep my cd changer. Its not aht bad this FM jobby

 

[Curley]

Floridadaz on here sells the best option imo.

£10 gets you the AUX lead and radio keys. This will let you control the songs via the ipod which is much better if you have thousands of songs because its a pain in the arse to find them on the connects2 things.

Also works as a hands free with phones with a headphone jack or adapter i.e the iPhone

 

[Aluco]

Floridadaz on here sells the best option imo.

£10 gets you the AUX lead and radio keys. This will let you control the songs via the ipod which is much better if you have thousands of songs because its a pain in the arse to find them on the connects2 things.

Also works as a hands free with phones with a headphone jack or adapter i.e the iPhone

Only works with the newest headunits (update list) though.

 

[MT AUDIO]

Floridadaz on here sells the best option imo.

£10 gets you the AUX lead and radio keys. This will let you control the songs via the ipod which is much better if you have thousands of songs because its a pain in the arse to find them on the connects2 things.

Also works as a hands free with phones with a headphone jack or adapter i.e the iPhone

I do them too

 

[cat171]

I like the sound of the tunepoint thingy (i'm not into stereo's & technology at all) but I really don't fancy giving up the cd changer. My car has a tape deck (tuner list) and a changer.
I'd only want to plug the ipod in every now & again, what stuff would I need to buy ?

 

[Sash]

Can someone clarify that the Renault Tunepoint works with the Cabasse headunit??

 

[TimR26]

Can someone clarify that the Renault Tunepoint works with the Cabasse headunit??

Doesn't work.
http://www.renault.co.uk/ownerservices/accessories/tunepoint.aspx

 

[Missing Link]

Guy's try one of these.....
http://diceelectronics.com/ipod-car/universal/fm-rds.html

I fit these to my customers cars and are a nice piece of kit, It switches of the aerial when playing the ipod ( so no hiss, pops or taxi radio conversations....LOL ) and track info scrolls across the screen via RDS.

Universal with most cars and you keep the CD changer.

Let me check on prices....

 

[Sash]

Doesn't work.
http://www.renault.co.uk/ownerservices/accessories/tunepoint.aspx

Ah i see, the tape deck isnt a cabasse??

 

[mark.s100]

can u give a link to one the same or indeed the one u bought. cheers

 

[n90nb]

with the connect2 once your ipod is connected can you control it by the steering wheel controls and control it on the ipod still????? i really dunno what to buy....

 

[domlebo70]

Sorry for the noobiness, but just to consolidate...

My 182 was purchased 2nd hand, and it has the AUX cable in front of the gearstick. IS THIS THE CONNECTS2 unit? It doesn't allow control of the iPod, only volume as it's just an aux plug.

What kit do I need to enable changing of songs/pausing etc on my iPod?

 

[Jay.S]

I would ask MTAudio I got mine from him, just an aux cable plugs into the back of the standard update list unit then bring the cable round the front which ever way you like, through the ash tray is a good place.

You control the songs from the ipod, volume from the steering column. Easy quick and cheap.

 

[Leeshez]

Floridadaz on here sells the best option imo.

£10 gets you the AUX lead and radio keys. This will let you control the songs via the ipod which is much better if you have thousands of songs because its a pain in the arse to find them on the connects2 things.

Also works as a hands free with phones with a headphone jack or adapter i.e the iPhone

I have this cable in my 182. Works fine for me.