I know this question has probably been asked on here before, but i was wondering if there is an aftermarket device that lets you plug an mp3 player (i have a dell dj) into the factory radio. I have an fm kit or whatever and the fuzz sucks. I know the new impala and monte carlo have one built into the dash, and i have seen kits for an iPOD, but i have a dj... the connectors are different. anyone know anything? the iPOD kit i saw let you charge the iPOD, play the songs, displayed track tags on the car stereo and let you use the stereo or steering wheel controls to adjust songs/ volume.

 

I think you would need the actuall stereo from the Impala or Monte Carlo. I've never heard of any kind of adapter that would let you do that. it sounds to me like there is a lot of programming embedded in the Impala stereo to let it communicate with the I-pod.... good luck though.

 

Yeah, i have never heard of anything either... and i like the way the stock head unit looks for now, i don't know... i just HATE the horrible fuzz that comes in sometimes

 

I love my iPod + iTrip. works great in any car

 

Check this out though... if only dell had one for the dj...

http://www.carplayer.com/

 

thats awesome ..too bad the cobalt isn't one of the cars on the list or I would have one on order right now

 

JL audio makes one it is called the clean sweep, I had afriend that installed one on his car. I will check on the name just to make sure the information is correct

 

the new HHR has a port for an ipod, and since the HHR and the Cobalt are built off the same platform, you might be able to swap the radios. I havent had to pull out a radio from either, but if i do Ill post

 

and its only an AUX port so you wont have charging or steering wheel controls ... here is a closer look at the setup


http://www.mp3newswire.net/stories/5002/chevyhhr.html

 

Yeah, i saw one in an HHR at my dad's dealership... i just am like you, don't know if its an exact swap for the new unit. i guess i'll find out i the coming months. you would think if they are trying to market this technology to MP3 player owners, they'd have it standard or at least as an option in the cobalt... typically we are the younger, more in tune generation, not impala owners... but oh well... maybe soon i'll get something figured out. i HATE the fm if i hadn't mentioned it already...

 

skoshi130, you're the man... here's the link... this unti sounds awesome... basically converts the stock head unit to an aftermarket system and has the mp3 player jack... thanks. here it is...

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_c...php?page_id=93

 

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looks expensive ...also more versitile overall but I would rather have the control of the ipod with the steering wheel and the charage function and msg display like the first product ...

 

They have ones that you plug into the head phone jack and it allows you to broadcast your MP3 Player on a radio station.... it's kinda flakey though.

 

I trip ... allready mentiond ..it sucks for quality of sound .. I bought on and returned it 2 days later

 

Yeah, I already have an FM transmitter. I am just looking for something else. I love the first product i posted, but i had to be an idiot and buy a dell mp3 player when i bought my new pc... if only i would have bought an iPOD then all my problems would be solved.

 

except for that product that you posted not working on the cobalt ....yet

 

I know... maybe one day they'll get in tune with what we need. Its a great car, i love everything about it exxcept that missing feature. i'm sure aftermarket is ready to drop a ton of products to support this feature, i just have to wait...

 

I emailed company about a product they make for 05 chevrolets to see if it is compatible with the cobalt, if it is i'll post a link just in case anyone else is interested

 

I would check out the iCruze. It is a device by Monster I believe that works on tons of cars to get your ipod working on your stock headunit

 

You're very welcome.

http://www.logjamelectronics.com/pacaaigm24.html

 

"Originally Posted by logjamelectronics.com
The PAC AAI-GM24 is a stand-alone auxiliary input converter that works in many 2000-2005 GM vehicles (see specific application list below). The AAI-GM24 gives you two auxiliary inputs selectable via the factory radio's buttons. Both inputs are fully adjustable to give you balanced audio volume when switching between other radio functions (AM/FM/CD) and the two auxiliary audio devices connected to the audio inputs of the AAI-GM24. The AAI-GM24 auxiliary input device is the first in the industry to use either the radio buttons or steering wheel controls to send out commands to PAC's optional SWI-X, which can be used to control an iPod, MP3 player, DVD, VCP or most devices that use an infrared remote."


anyone try this yet?

 

There really isn't much to try. It's just a simple adapter... if I had money I would definitely buy one.

 

but does it work on the cobalt? It's not on the app list, and I'm not looking to spend $100 on something that doesn't work. I've done that enough....

 

"Hi Tim:
We have not received any information from any of the interface manufacturers on any of the '06 vehicles. Consequently, we cannot make any recommendations at this time.


Thank you,

Technical Support
Logjam Electronics
techsupport@logjamelectronics.com
www.logjamelectronics.com"

I guess it's my fault not saying 05-06 cobalts or something like that. Does anyone know if it's compatable? I mean, they have a picture on the site. Does anyone know who has taken it apart before. A picture!

 

well there is one option ..

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-p4q3ozp...450&I=108DP1US