ipod interface?

***blk35*** · 12-13-2009, 01:32 AM

i was looking for an ipod interface for my truck, for now i have a cable going to my aux jack on my radio from my ipod, i would like the cable that hooks up to the back of the radio, and goes to the glovebox, and lets you control your ipod thru your radio, i went to the dealer and they said the dodge part was discontinued. does anyone know of a company or place where i can order something like this?

qjeep1982 · 06-16-2010, 09:24 PM

Was looking through the forums for the same thing and found this on the web if you are still looking for an ipod interface. Have not tried it.

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MWood · 06-16-2010, 10:33 PM

Scottiedog Dodge Ram 1500 iPod Installation

Found that link for the install. Just purchased the interface, once installed I will let you know what I think of it.

MWood · 06-16-2010, 10:48 PM

USA SPEC: iPod to Vehicle Interfaces

Supposedly better quality.

MWood · 06-21-2010, 06:20 PM

Alright, I installed the Grom I-pod interface.

Pros....
Very good sound quality
Easy installation
Once you select a playlist on your I-Pod, you can use the seek buttons on the radio to skip forward or back.

Cons....
Messes with the gauges. Every once in a while with the I-Pod hooked up and playing it pings out all gauges. Driving home yesterday it made all the gauges drop and all lights come on on the dash and I had to stop, cycle the key and restart the truck to fix the issue. If this is the only thing it does then I can live with it for now. I would like to see someone buy the other interface and write a review of it.

Overall it is a good buy. At around $90 you can't really beat it. No static, very clear, easy to install. It just has one big con to it, messing with the gauges. I have yet to really dig into the user manual and unleash all of the features of it.

jwcatto · 07-07-2010, 11:02 PM

IPAC makes one for our trucks and it is FLAWLESS. You can pick them up for anywhere between 80-100 online. Full ipod integration and charges, ipod remains unlocked and the steering wheel controls work as well.

06PabloBilt · 07-08-2010, 03:23 PM

I purchased one for my 06, worked excellent. I just looked at it and cant find a name on it, I purchased it at Circuit City. I now have an aftermarket system so if anybody wants to purchase, PM me.

bottrigg · 07-12-2010, 04:39 PM

I just put an iSimple kit in my 04. Don't know if it's as good as the others but so far so good. Took about 15 mins total and cost $80 on ebay. The only issue I've noticed is the clock on the radio doesn't show up anymore. I had to drill an access hole for the iphone wire just under the blower control hook up. The wire comes out into the center open console where I keep the iphone. I used double sided tape to secure the control box to the top of the console (inside the dash). Took a few mins to get it all lined up before you could close it all back up. Works like a charm and no FM trans BS.

oldmoparfan · 07-12-2010, 06:50 PM

i just ordered the iSimple kit, i hope it works as designed. should be here late this week.
i wouldve put a new head unit in, but i kinda like the factory blue tooth.

bottrigg · 07-13-2010, 12:49 PM

Forgot to mention that I'm now getting a dash "ding" every so often. It sounds like the low fuel ding. I've only heard it a few times in two days so I hope it's not going to become an issue. No warning lights on the dash with the sound, just a single "ding" and that's it. I guess I will just have to turn up the ipod.

oldmoparfan · 07-13-2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bottrigg

Forgot to mention that I'm now getting a dash "ding" every so often. It sounds like the low fuel ding. I've only heard it a few times in two days so I hope it's not going to become an issue. No warning lights on the dash with the sound, just a single "ding" and that's it. I guess I will just have to turn up the ipod.

ah crap

bottrigg · 07-14-2010, 11:46 AM

Mopar-I was wrong. The brake light is on during the dash ding. Only for a sec, just caught it. I doubt it's related to interface. Just the clock issue which I can live with. Didn't want to scare you off.

12-13-2009, 01:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
*blk35* Cummins Fan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 30 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews blk35's Truck Pics	ipod interface? i was looking for an ipod interface for my truck, for now i have a cable going to my aux jack on my radio from my ipod, i would like the cable that hooks up to the back of the radio, and goes to the glovebox, and lets you control your ipod thru your radio, i went to the dealer and they said the dodge part was discontinued. does anyone know of a company or place where i can order something like this? __________________ 2006 blk 3500 srw quad cab, 4.10 rear, 3" BDS lift, Kore chase series control arms, Kore damper, predator programmer, and waiting for my 20x9 xd 798's and 35x12.5 nitto trail grapplers

06-16-2010, 09:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
qjeep1982 Cummins Fan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 39 Thanks: 10 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews qjeep1982's Truck Pics	Was looking through the forums for the same thing and found this on the web if you are still looking for an ipod interface. Have not tried it. Products by SKU __________________ 2005 2500, NV5600, Leer 100R topper, LSD, the rest is all stock

06-16-2010, 10:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
MWood Newbie Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 28 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Score: 0 reviews MWood's Truck Pics	Scottiedog Dodge Ram 1500 iPod Installation Found that link for the install. Just purchased the interface, once installed I will let you know what I think of it. __________________ 2003 2wd Dodge 3500 CC DRW 5.9 Diesel A/T, FASS 150/150 2000 4wd Chevy S-10 Vortec 5.7 built 4l60e, 33's 1986 2wd Chevy C-10 305/350, lowered

06-16-2010, 10:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
MWood Newbie Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 28 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Score: 0 reviews MWood's Truck Pics	USA SPEC: iPod to Vehicle Interfaces Supposedly better quality. __________________ 2003 2wd Dodge 3500 CC DRW 5.9 Diesel A/T, FASS 150/150 2000 4wd Chevy S-10 Vortec 5.7 built 4l60e, 33's 1986 2wd Chevy C-10 305/350, lowered

06-21-2010, 06:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
MWood Newbie Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 28 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Score: 0 reviews MWood's Truck Pics	Alright, I installed the Grom I-pod interface. Pros.... Very good sound quality Easy installation Once you select a playlist on your I-Pod, you can use the seek buttons on the radio to skip forward or back. Cons.... Messes with the gauges. Every once in a while with the I-Pod hooked up and playing it pings out all gauges. Driving home yesterday it made all the gauges drop and all lights come on on the dash and I had to stop, cycle the key and restart the truck to fix the issue. If this is the only thing it does then I can live with it for now. I would like to see someone buy the other interface and write a review of it. Overall it is a good buy. At around $90 you can't really beat it. No static, very clear, easy to install. It just has one big con to it, messing with the gauges. I have yet to really dig into the user manual and unleash all of the features of it. __________________ 2003 2wd Dodge 3500 CC DRW 5.9 Diesel A/T, FASS 150/150 2000 4wd Chevy S-10 Vortec 5.7 built 4l60e, 33's 1986 2wd Chevy C-10 305/350, lowered

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07-07-2010, 11:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
jwcatto Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews jwcatto's Truck Pics	IPAC makes one for our trucks and it is FLAWLESS. You can pick them up for anywhere between 80-100 online. Full ipod integration and charges, ipod remains unlocked and the steering wheel controls work as well.

07-08-2010, 03:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
06PabloBilt Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 55 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews 06PabloBilt's Truck Pics	I purchased one for my 06, worked excellent. I just looked at it and cant find a name on it, I purchased it at Circuit City. I now have an aftermarket system so if anybody wants to purchase, PM me.

07-12-2010, 04:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
bottrigg Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 23 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Score: 0 reviews bottrigg's Truck Pics	I just put an iSimple kit in my 04. Don't know if it's as good as the others but so far so good. Took about 15 mins total and cost $80 on ebay. The only issue I've noticed is the clock on the radio doesn't show up anymore. I had to drill an access hole for the iphone wire just under the blower control hook up. The wire comes out into the center open console where I keep the iphone. I used double sided tape to secure the control box to the top of the console (inside the dash). Took a few mins to get it all lined up before you could close it all back up. Works like a charm and no FM trans BS.

07-12-2010, 06:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
oldmoparfan Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews oldmoparfan's Truck Pics	i just ordered the iSimple kit, i hope it works as designed. should be here late this week. i wouldve put a new head unit in, but i kinda like the factory blue tooth. __________________ 2006 Ram 2500 Sport Quad Cab Cummins 5.9L Auto 4x4 = 5" Turbo-back, cat=MIA//Willy's whistler with AEM//HBS 2" leveling kit//285-70-17 Nitto Terra Grapler//Phantom Gauge set on A-pillar, Pyro, Trans, Boost//Smarty Sr PoD set to SW #7//MORE TO COME

07-13-2010, 12:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
bottrigg Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 23 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Score: 0 reviews bottrigg's Truck Pics	Forgot to mention that I'm now getting a dash "ding" every so often. It sounds like the low fuel ding. I've only heard it a few times in two days so I hope it's not going to become an issue. No warning lights on the dash with the sound, just a single "ding" and that's it. I guess I will just have to turn up the ipod.

07-14-2010, 11:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
bottrigg Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 23 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Score: 0 reviews bottrigg's Truck Pics	Mopar-I was wrong. The brake light is on during the dash ding. Only for a sec, just caught it. I doubt it's related to interface. Just the clock issue which I can live with. Didn't want to scare you off.

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