I know non-navi vettes, malibus and caddy's can do this but i wonder if it's something that can be done in our cars? I have XM but saw no value in it at all for me, so it sits there unused. Has anyone tried this trick? supposedly it lets you plug an ipod cable in place of the XM tuner.

 

there is a how to and how to hook up a cable to the xm wires to plug your iphone in. costs like 5 bucks and 15 min.

 

I bought this...more than 5 bux, but fully integrates I-pod control into your stereo. Connects in-line with XM receiver (located behind your back seat, under the panel). Takes about an hour to install, and completely invisible if you just run the I-pod wire under the back seat cushion.

Amazon.com: USA Spec GM iPodŽ Interface Connects your iPod to select 2006-up GM LAN factory stereos: Electronics

 

^ Can you provide some pictures of how this looks on radio's display?

I have the GM PAL, and am curious if this uses the same menu system and whether it is any better or worse.

OP: Heres a link to the GM PAL: https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/elec...adapter-68692/

 

I'll snap a few after work. Essentially it creates new XM channels at the end of the line-up, and within those channels you have different categories for artists, songs, albums, etc. So instead of using the 'rock' category to switch rock stations, you use the artist category to switch artists, or use the right dial to scroll through faster. I just save the XM channel as a favorite with my other radio stations and Ipod music is just a click away.

If you get it I highly recommend an I-pod Nano if possible...the interface is a little laggy when using a Touch (not too annoying unless you're scrolling through a long list of songs or artists). Haven't tried it with a Classic yet.

Edit: The hardware looks very similar to that GM kit, and probably functions very similar as well. Likely only minor differences, but in this case the USA-spec also appears to be a good deal cheaper.

2nd edit: The USA-spec unit does not require access to the radio and appear to be MUCH easier to install. All you have to do is plug it in-line to the XM receiver behind the back seat. You can run the Ipod wire anywhere you want - in my case I just tucked it under the rear seat and the plug is between the passenger seat and center console for easy access.

 

Cool, I'll try and do the same with the PAL. It worked great on my 07 HU, but has been a bit flaky since I installed the 09 w/ USB.

It'll sometimes jump to the AM band for no apparent reason, lol.

 

Here's a quick demo video of how the USA Spec adapter works -

YouTube - video 2010 09 12 08 14 09

For some reason when looking at a song's info, you'll see the name of the song under CHAN, and the album under SONG, but otherwise it works great.

 

That is pretty cool! Thanks for sharing.

I'll try to get video of the PAL up soon.

 

How hard is it to get to the song you want? Does it display multiple artists at once?

 

This?

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-...obalts-184854/

 

damn i think i know what my next toy will be now

 

No, but if you saw the 10X button while I was flipping through my categories, that lets you skip 10 songs / artists / albums at a time, and they're always sorted alphabetically.

There's also the DIRECT button, which basically hands over the controls to the iPod so you can find it yourself - if you have a ton of **** on your player this is probably the faster way to find a specific song.

 

We're talking about adding integrated iPod controls, not just an aux input, although I did do that when I had my '06 SS without XM. '07+ already have generic aux inputs, so no need for the above.

 

Ahhh, ok. I didnt read every post in here The 05 and 06 radios suck ass