Fitting an iPod nano to a Fabia '05

Fordy · 02-11-2005, 20:17

Hi all,

I was wondering what the best and cheapest way to wire up an iPod nano to my Symphony headunit would be. I seen the new iTrip nano, but I would want better quality audio. I have also seen the Dension ICE Link, but that seems a little bit expensive. Is there any other options?

Many Thanks,
Lee

Fabia 12v · 02-11-2005, 20:41

Just a thought.... pop down to ur dealer and have ur CD player swapped with a cassette one from perhaps a used classic fabia, sure they wuddnt turn u down as they can spec the car higher... then u can use one of those cassettes with a lead to headphone.

Oviously this keeps the standard look in the car, but of course you lose CD player which is a minus when it comes to selling the car.

But as i said... just a thought.

lfc958 · 02-11-2005, 22:26

avoid the c.h.a.vPOD, in the long term they can cost.

The desnsion may look expensive, but you get what you pay for.
I have a dmp3a unit with a 40gb hdd, it can be removed fron the car & plugged into a stereo in the house. (You can put whatever size HDD you like up to 137GB).

You pays your money .

Mort · 03-11-2005, 19:21

There is a wiring diagram around somewhere for using the CD changer plug to 'fake' an AUX-in signal. This would let you plug a headphone jack into the HU and would be great for the Nano, you could even mount the dock somewhere and connect up power if you wanted to do the electronics.

My iPod's been one of the most useful things I've had for the past 3/4 years. I really want to hook it up to my car sometime, but as I have the changer and don't want to loose it, I'm still working on how to actually do it.

faboka vrs · 03-11-2005, 19:34

Also look into the connects2 ipod/soy walkman to factory hu.

Mort, do you know where that diagram is. Might have a go as I already have the cd changer ISO cable.

Mort · 03-11-2005, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by faboka vrs

Mort, do you know where that diagram is. Might have a go as I already have the cd changer ISO cable.

Can't find it now. I know one that you can wire up to a PIC controller and use software on the chip to control the iPod etc. from the HU. Which I can find. But that's a bit of overkill I think.

I never saved the simpler one anywhere as I knew it needed the CD changer pins, which I don't have spare. Sorry. I'll keep an eye out.

Fabia 12v · 03-11-2005, 21:44

Forgot to mention in mine... i've got the Dension connecting mine... u pays ur monies...

boyced · 04-11-2005, 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by lfc958

avoid the c.h.a.vPOD, in the long term they can cost.

what do u mean?

Fordy · 04-11-2005, 20:57

Thanks for the input guys, still unsure what to do. Does any one have a link to the connect2 item?

SkodaLover · 04-11-2005, 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by lfc958

avoid the c.h.a.vPOD, in the long term they can cost.

The desnsion may look expensive, but you get what you pay for.
I have a dmp3a unit with a 40gb hdd, it can be removed fron the car & plugged into a stereo in the house. (You can put whatever size HDD you like up to 137GB).

You pays your money .

c.h.a.vPOD, what are you talking about... there great!

Can you carry you dmp3a unit around with you in your pocket...

maxcars1 · 12-11-2005, 22:23

What about this site: http://www.mp3yourcar.com/default.asp

02-11-2005, 20:17	#1
Fordy Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: West Midlands Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fitting an iPod nano to a Fabia '05 Hi all, I was wondering what the best and cheapest way to wire up an iPod nano to my Symphony headunit would be. I seen the new iTrip nano, but I would want better quality audio. I have also seen the Dension ICE Link, but that seems a little bit expensive. Is there any other options? Many Thanks, Lee

02-11-2005, 20:41	#2
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 4,936 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Just a thought.... pop down to ur dealer and have ur CD player swapped with a cassette one from perhaps a used classic fabia, sure they wuddnt turn u down as they can spec the car higher... then u can use one of those cassettes with a lead to headphone. Oviously this keeps the standard look in the car, but of course you lose CD player which is a minus when it comes to selling the car. But as i said... just a thought. __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK5 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v To be replaced with: Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Final Edition GTI 2.0TFSI 16v... early 2009.

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lfc958 Hello New Car Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 4,040 Thanks: 11 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	avoid the c.h.a.vPOD, in the long term they can cost. The desnsion may look expensive, but you get what you pay for. I have a dmp3a unit with a 40gb hdd, it can be removed fron the car & plugged into a stereo in the house. (You can put whatever size HDD you like up to 137GB). You pays your money . __________________ Steve Hello 500 Now its here

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Mort Broom Broom! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Derby, England Posts: 1,420 Thanks: 8 Thanked 44 Times in 42 Posts	There is a wiring diagram around somewhere for using the CD changer plug to 'fake' an AUX-in signal. This would let you plug a headphone jack into the HU and would be great for the Nano, you could even mount the dock somewhere and connect up power if you wanted to do the electronics. My iPod's been one of the most useful things I've had for the past 3/4 years. I really want to hook it up to my car sometime, but as I have the changer and don't want to loose it, I'm still working on how to actually do it. __________________ Fabia v/RS, in Red. Green filter & Cupra Intake, TT brakes, Josh's Sumpguard, Jabba ARB, MOMO strut brace. KW v1's next...

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faboka vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Merseyside Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 11 Thanked 35 Times in 35 Posts	Also look into the connects2 ipod/soy walkman to factory hu. Mort, do you know where that diagram is. Might have a go as I already have the cd changer ISO cable. __________________ John Take away the poor damping, inadequate bushes, heavy diesel lump and spongy brakes its not a bad warm hatch

03-11-2005, 21:44	#7
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 4,936 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Forgot to mention in mine... i've got the Dension connecting mine... u pays ur monies... __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK5 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v To be replaced with: Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Final Edition GTI 2.0TFSI 16v... early 2009.

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Fordy Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: West Midlands Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the input guys, still unsure what to do. Does any one have a link to the connect2 item?

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