iPOD AUX - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

koya1893 · 02-25-2007, 01:12 PM

Calling on all stereo expert. Does anyone have a clear and simple instruction with photos to do a AUX plug mod to accept iPOD or any other portable unit.

Ben

90red · 02-25-2007, 01:47 PM

Which stereo does you car have?

blue2000s · 02-25-2007, 01:58 PM

If it's the CDR-220, the instructions come with the kit from Becker. It's very simple. $25 if I recall. You have to call Becker USA to order it.

koya1893 · 02-25-2007, 05:21 PM

Sorry about that. It is the CDR 220 model. Thanks for the quick reply I will call in the A.M.

Ben

Chills · 02-26-2007, 03:29 AM

No need to call. Just click this link. The cable is super easy to install.

http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=993

You'll need the stereo keys from Becker to pull the unit out.

blue2000s · 02-26-2007, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chills

No need to call. Just click this link. The cable is super easy to install.

http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=993

You'll need the stereo keys from Becker to pull the unit out.

The keys also come in the kit if you buy it from Becker.

koya1893 · 02-26-2007, 07:29 AM

Gentlemen, thank you for all the inputs. I just put an order through Becker since I don't have the tools to remove the unit it self set me back 16.40 + the shipping.

Ben

BigGame · 03-01-2007, 11:19 AM

If I would like to control the iPod with my Becker 220 wich cabel to buy?

fornowh · 03-07-2007, 07:15 PM

has anybody hook up cdr23 with the i pod.

ukchris · 03-11-2007, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fornowh

has anybody hook up cdr23 with the i pod.

Yes, I installed the Dension IceLink 500 MOST adaptor thing, details on my install here : http://www.radarrack.com/boxster.htm

Chris.

quietcoolone · 12-09-2008, 05:52 AM

Many of you using the BLAU/8-pod or BLAU/8-3nput may still be able to use them to play the new iPod/iPhones released September 2008 but should know that these will not charge. Apple decided to change the way these iPod charge by switching from 12V FireWire to 5V USB.
So, if you purchase one of these new iPods (iPhone(3G), Nano(4G), iTouch(2G) you will have to charge them elsewhere or update your dock connector to one that supports 5V USB Charge.

Peripherals just released the IS75 (Audio) and IS76 (Audio/Video) adapter cables and it appears that these cables will charge both new and older iPods/iPhones.
The problem is that these adapters terminate in RCA plugs instead of the 8-pin plug that fits the aux input on the radios .

Two separate parts are required to complete installation:
BLAU/8-RCA
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=288

IS75 or IS76(PXP01V)
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=896
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=1299

I recommend the IS75 because it has two inputs;
A 3.5mm (1/8" jack) for an MP3 or SAT Radio etc
and the dock connector for iPod/iPhone

blue2000s · 12-09-2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quietcoolone

Many of you using the BLAU/8-pod or BLAU/8-3nput may still be able to use them to play the new iPod/iPhones released September 2008 but should know that these will not charge. Apple decided to change the way these iPod charge by switching from 12V FireWire to 5V USB.
So, if you purchase one of these new iPods (iPhone(3G), Nano(4G), iTouch(2G) you will have to charge them elsewhere or update your dock connector to one that supports 5V USB Charge.

Peripherals just released the IS75 (Audio) and IS76 (Audio/Video) adapter cables and it appears that these cables will charge both new and older iPods/iPhones.
The problem is that these adapters terminate in RCA plugs instead of the 8-pin plug that fits the aux input on the radios .

Two separate parts are required to complete installation:
BLAU/8-RCA
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=288

IS75 or IS76(PXP01V)
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=896
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=1299

I recommend the IS75 because it has two inputs;
A 3.5mm (1/8" jack) for an MP3 or SAT Radio etc
and the dock connector for iPod/iPhone

That's interesting. The iPod could always be charged through USB 5V. The iPod doc interface carries both 12V and 5v input. I didn't realize the 12v could also be used to charge the iPod but it makes sense that that's what automotive based chargers were doing. Now we'll need a 12-5v transformer and wire up the the 5v pin in the doc connector to charge in the car, which presumably is what the two cables you linked to are doing.

http://pinouts.ru/PortableDevices/ipod_pinout.shtml

Another alternative would be to buy an older iPod for listening to music in the car and continuing to use the 12v charge port. The early touch wheel iPods are not very expensive anymore.

rick3000 · 12-09-2008, 01:45 PM

http://www.scosche.com/products/productID/1667

You need something like this to get new iPods to charge off of cables that provide power over via firewire. Personally, I use my old 3rd Generation 40GB iPod in my car, it has four separate buttons so it's easy to use without looking. 40GB is plenty for just music, and it can be charged via FW.

quietcoolone · 12-10-2008, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rick3000

http://www.scosche.com/products/productID/1667

You need something like this to get new iPods to charge off of cables that provide power over via firewire. Personally, I use my old 3rd Generation 40GB iPod in my car, it has four separate buttons so it's easy to use without looking. 40GB is plenty for just music, and it can be charged via FW.

Rick3K i heard about that adapter and failed to mention it as an option.
Those with Firewire (12V charge) dock connectors (i.e. BLAU/8-Pod etc) should give the "Passport" some consideration, however here is what some people are saying about it.

blue2000s · 12-13-2008, 06:31 PM

Question for the folks using the iPod doc connector instead of the headphone jack to aux:

I'm using the RCA adapter kit from Becker and plugging my iPod into it through the headphone jack. When I listen to the iPod, I have to turn it's volume all the way up to be about the same volume as the radio/CD.

Do the folks using the doc connector get about the same volume level as the radio/CD without adjustment?

cdoyletampa · 01-17-2010, 09:23 AM

Has anyone successfully installed a cable that allowed you to connect a 2nd or 3rd Gen iphone via the bottom interface rather than the headphone jack? Sorry I am late to this party! Any info would be greatly appreciated. I have a CDR 220 with no CD changer

Chris

rick3000 · 01-17-2010, 10:00 AM

I have always had my iPods connect via the dock connector (bottom interface). The advantage of the dock connector is that with one cable you can charge your iPod and play audio. The main source of confusion for most people is that Apple changed the way the dock connector works, so all iPod connection cables are dived into two groups and you have to determine which iPod/iPhone you have and then which cable will work with that device. Currently, I am not aware of any all in one cables for the Becker that work with the iPhone.

When I recently had to upgrade my AUX input when I got my new iPod here is what I did:

I wired a cigarette lighter outlet (like this ) to the phone connector under the center console. I already had the Becker AUX in (this ), and then I bought a Griffin Technology AutoPilot.
I plugged the AutoPilot into the lighter socket and the AUX out from that into the Becker cable. It's a clean, simple setup and the beauty of it is that if Apple changes the dock connector again, I can use everything I already have and just upgrade the AutoPilot to something compatible with that new iPod.

I hope this helps!

9mmkungfu · 06-22-2010, 07:16 PM

Is this still the best way to hook up your iPod to your CDR-220 w/o losing the CD changer?

Mitchel · 09-22-2010, 03:12 PM

Instead, try this:

you must also 'enable' AUX-IN on the radio by pressing and holding 'TP' button until display reads 'BECKER1'. then using the right radio knob, scroll through the pages until you see AUX-IN and select 'enable'. you can see if AUX-IN is already enabled on your radio by pressing the 'S' (source) button to cycle through the sources. if your sources are just AM, FM and CD, then AUX-IN is not enabled. if enabled, 'AUX' will be included with the previous audio sources whether the AUX-IN cable is connected or not.

May already have been said, but I couldn't find it.

Woz · 04-23-2012, 01:45 PM

I just did get the (IP-BKR2) My assumption is that this is a "simple" plug and play...

I hope to pull the radio and plug in the device that will link my Iphone. My expectation is that it will also charge my phone as well as let me hear my songs...

The question: On my 2000 S with no cup holders... Best place to run the connection? I will need to attatch and see the phone. Has anyone made this hookup happen.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Woz