Installing the Mopar iPod interface

[Jaak]

This is a step-by-step on how to install the Mopar iPod interface for our cars.

So you'll be installing this in to your LX.



Tools are mininimal for this. I will add the mouting of the wires in the glove box later, but this is the major part of the installation.

All that's needed is a phillips (star) screwdriver, your brain and about 20-40 minutes, depending on how fast and careful you work.

This installation starts with a battery disconnect procedure, which is found elsewhere in the Knowledge Base, but in short, you disconnect the ground side.

We all know this view... In one form or another...



Bear in mind, I use two hands for this, but for the pictures, I show one, 'cause the camera's in the other! (Don't go there!)

Some people like to remove the bezel from the bottom, I like to tilt the vents and grab it at the top and pull.



I then move down the sides (two hands).



And further down, easing it out of each anchor point.



As you pull it out, the ashtray assembly will pop out.



Then you have to disconnect the connector for the switches (and clock, if you have a 300). EVERY ONE OF THESE CONNECTORS HAS A LOCKING TAB! Which means, don't just yank on the shell, or even worse, the wires. You have to find the tab and squeeze it, then the connector's shell will pull out.



Yup, looks like that.



Tilt it forward and you can get to the heater control connections.



Ahhh, a thing of beauty. And a challenge. I've got extra connectors for VES, Uconnect, SAT and the TV&Nav2Go module... That's gonna have to move!



Next, the four screws for the radio...

[Jaak]

And then it can be pulled out enough to disconnect the Nav antenna connector (if you have it) the 22 pin and 10 pin connectors and the broadcast radio connector. (Push the antenna connector in, then pull the sleeve around it, out, to release it. Didn't need Token this time, it came right out... LOL)



Nekkid!



Hmmm... Nav2go may have to go? NOOOOOoooooo!



To the right is the hole where the audio in and iPod connector will be fed to the glove box.



OK, feed the harness in through the back, and loop it down to the bottom. Plug it in where the radio used to be.



Another shot of the same thing, for clarity.



Let's pull those wires in to the glove box. Not up to drilling the hole quite yet, so I'll just pull them in for now.



At the other end, these two connectors will go in to the interface.



But first, we need to peel the backing off this foam strip.



So we can stick it to the interface.



And wrap it around...



All the way.

[Jaak]

Plug in those two connectors, then from the top, pull up some of the slack wire so you can get the interface closer.



Then you'll have to tie wrap it in place. I used the existing holes and looped them through.



Now the fun part. Remember when I said I have VES, SAT, Uconnect and all those things plugged in? Well I've added iPod and now I've got a ton of wires and connectors to stuff in there, so they clear the back of the radio.



Well some careful routing and tucking and amazing enough, it all fits in there... (Damn, why didn't I do that rain sensor harness already. I'm going to be doing this again! )

But is does fit. Just. (You can see the interface wires hanging out the glove box, on the right.)



Screw it back in, put the bezel back on, and let's plug it in... Oh, that is TOOO COOOL!!!! SHWING!



Oh yeah, I'm diggin' it... Guess I better get it off Satellite. Hmm, not going, takes a couple of times to wake up I guess... There it is.

Wow! It knows it's name!





Next track... turn the channel button.

[Jaak]

[Jaak]

Guess I'll be spending some time reading the instructions. But this, is killer.... Too bad I lose the Sat presets, but somehow I don't think I'm going to care.

I will follow up with the glove box part of the install, ASAP.

[Jaak]

The installation manual (parts relevant to the LX):

[Bubba's Dragon]

I guess this will work on the non nav radios also?

[Darthvader]

Can it play videos on the display on my Radio? I love music Videos. Wish these cheap assed pods had more space

[hawkxp]

I guess this will work on the non nav radios also?

Yep.. no problems.. REC RAK RAQ and REF radio

[hawkxp]

Can it play videos on the display on my Radio? I love music Videos. Wish these cheap assed pods had more space

Nope... Doesnt even have a way to pull the video off..

However, now that I have the ipod iface (thanks for the help Jaak in getting it installed) I have a Perif electronics ipod generic adaptor that does pull video...

[boblom]

That was great I have a money makeing question for the forum. Have you mopar MED ever thought of copying your installs on a DVD and selling them to the members to support the web page. I have some coins for the cause. I have the stock radio and it had an I pod connector installed from the factory..

[Magnumb_SRT]

Thanks for the great detailed post here jaak!

I just picked up the iPod unit from Adam today. I have been waiting for this updated unit to come out. Hope to get it installed this weekend.

Look forward to meeting up next Saturday at LMC......and finally meeting the gang.

[isp5392]

Nope... Doesnt even have a way to pull the video off..

However, now that I have the ipod iface (thanks for the help Jaak in getting it installed) I have a Perif electronics ipod generic adaptor that does pull video...

Can I get the model number of perif electronics ipod general adaptor?
Thanks.

[Jaak]

http://www.pac-audio.com/products/pr...uxiliary Input



The Peripheral adapter is the Pac Audio one with a different name on it.

Part Number: AAI-CHYAuxiliary Audio Input for Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles with Satellite or VES option.
• Two Auxiliary Audio inputs.
• Accessory +12 volt wire output.
• Left and right signal adjustments for each input.
• Plug and play.
• Works with Navigation (REC), 6 Disc/MP3 (RAQ), 6 Disc/Cassette (RAK) and Single Disc (REF) model radios. This is indicated on the front of the radios by the right knob.The AAI-CHY will emulate the factory VES by default.
1. If the vehicle has both Satellite and VES, one of the devices will have to be disconnected in order for the AAI-CHY to work. The AAI-CHY will then emulate which ever device that is disconnected.
2. If you are using a single disc radio (REF model), the factory Satellite (if available) must be disconnected. This radio has no option for VES, therefore the AAI-CHY can not emulate it.The factory VES or Satellite are completely disabled if the AAI-CHY emulates it. DVD's and/or headphones can not be used.Latest Revision: 1.4.14c

[devy]

Hi !

does someone can scan me the pages 13-14 for adaptation in a dodge caliber ?

Thanks .