iPhone 3G/iPod Hookup
 

I would like to hook up my iPhone to the cdr-220 stock audio system. Being able to use the phone through the speakres would be a bonus. I know there are different hacks out there, but each one is different since everybody desires something a tad different. Me? I'm just wanting to use my iPod (preferably through aux) to play good quality audio. I used one of those cassette things but it sounds awful. What do I need to do this? Thanks. I'm thinking all I need is a 3.5 jack where one end hooks into the system and the other hooks into the phone and possibly a holder to go with it. Is this about right or are there special plugs I need for my boxster?

Iwire does sell adapters for the CDR-220 head unit.

http://www.iwirep.com/products/iwirep-220-ipod-bundle

Honestly, you'd be much better off upgrading the head unit though. I'm finishing up installing the Kenwood DNX-7140 right now.

I ended up trying to do something that I read. It can be foundhere

Off the bat, I am not new to electronics so I don't think I was going in even close to over my head, but as of right now, my cdr 220 is not powering on.

These are the steps I took prior to me realizing it wasn't working.

-Removed bracket from changer.
-Removed power cord and confirmed that aux input appears instead of cd.
-Spliced the wire so I can see inside insulator to tell what I am dealing with. Saw 5 or 6 wires bundles within a copper braid.
-I saw multiple wires so I used my multimeter to test which one is the '+.' I went through all of them and still couldn't find a positive read.
-Plugged power cord back in (didn't hear the changer boot up)

Went inside to turn on power and now unit doesn't power on either.

What have I done? I don't understand this since I didn't even mess with any power cords other than for the cd changer. I don't smell smoke so I don't think anything fried. Even when I unplugged the power for the changer in the beginning the head unit at least still powerd on. Now it's not even doing that. I am very confused and I have a sick feeling right now. Please help.

I would check your fuses first, you might have shorted something while testing for voltage.

I just came back from testing them when I saw your post. The radio fuse is good. I even replaced it with my spare and same thing. I also wanted to mention that when the car is locked, the radio light for the alarm does not flash anymore. It's gotta be something simple.

I was just thinking...isn't there a fuse in the back of the radio where I need the becker keys to access?

probably.

i just put in a Kenwood KVT-696 (built-in iPod support) + Kenwood iPod cable.
ran the cable back thru the center console and up thru the bottom of the stow bin. don't even have to look at the ipod.

http://www.motodash.com/imagelib/con...1511751389.jpg

Looks like a sweet system. Currently, I can't throw money at something like that but I would I could. My brother has a panasonic one like that. My fuse in the back of my radio turned out to be out. Replaced it with a normal 10A fuse.

Hello guys,
new to this forum and got my 2002 boxster for a week now, love it!!

Anyway, i've been looking around for ways to plug my iphone 3gs to the CDR-220, and found Icarkit, anybody knows or have review on them?
The cable I'm looling at:
http://www.icarkits.com/cars/Porsche_Boxster_2002/CBLIAUX5V

bu I also see on Becker website they seem to have a cable now for iphone, maybe it's better?

Seriously.. with a CDR-220, this is all you need:

http://cgi.ebay.com/PORSCHE-RCA-AUX-INPUT-iPOD-MP3-BECKER-XM-SIRIUS-/200446847336?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eab90 2968

then get a small adapter rca to 3.5mm and your in buziness to plug your Iphone/Ipod..

Easy Setup, no slycing anything.. only downside is that you can't use your CD-changer anymore.. but who care of a cd changer when you have way more music on your ipod? :)

Sorry I should have say I'd like it to charge my phone as well, so the simple rca connection is not enough.
Today I use the griffin fm transmitter, but it's not perfect quality and can't use gps function with it (some interference and the location is completly off).
I'm also looking at a way to fix it more into my field of vision, I do have the cup holders under the air vent, I'm gonna look if I can do something here as it seems to be a perfect spot.

You can have that Cable to provide the audio to your Radio, and just get a simple 3$ iphone charger for car on ebay.. problem solved.. You can charge your phone and listen to music..


Or maybe some cable add some extra functionality like this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200532817863&viewitem= &_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2&category =169337

Google (and ebay) is your friend..

Thanks ;)
looks a lot like the cable Becker has on their website (top picture).
http://www.beckerautosound.com/Porsche/aux_input_CR_CDR%20220.html
Probably just what I need :)

Anybody tried this cup holder/iphone mount from Arkon?
http://www.arkon.com/manuals/IPM123.pdf

Wonder if it'll fit in the boxster cup holder, as they mention it may not work for pop out holders...

I HIGHLY doubt the shallow cup holder could provide enough counterforce for that long pole and the first little bump your phone will fall right out of the holder. I routed my cable from behind the stereo down the console and between the passenger seat and the hump. just let it lay there while plugged in, though I use an iPod, and keep my phone in the cubby and use a bluetooth speaker clipped to the visor. been very happy with that setup - I hate seeing wires and iGadgets just sitting out here and there.

For info, the cable is $110+$12shipping

You may be right Tony about the cup holder mount.
I made a long trip Thursday (300miles, top down on south virginia roads near blue ridge parkway :cool: ), and put my iphone directly in the cup holder. It's definitely the place for it to be I think, just have to find the best way for it...

I do that also with my blackberry. however, if the heat is on it gets pretty hot!

found solution that will play and charge my iphone
 

The BLAU/8-pod connected to my CDR-220 radio worked well until i tried my new iPhone. Needless to day it did not work.
I did some searching and ended up purchasing this cable:
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=1467
along with the 5V docking cable
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=1401

My new iPhone now charges and plays on the stereo and mutes the stereo when a call comes in.
My wife also use it to play and her ipod photo.

Good luck!