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RE: iPod/Digital Music player adapter for Shaker500?
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ORIGINAL: cmschlatt
+1 on this. i would REALLY like to have a direct input into my shaker500. my current fm transmitter is horrible.
What is the problem with an FM transmitter? I was thinking of getting an FM transmitter for my Ipod. I have an XM radio the connects to my car stereo via FM signal and it seems to work fine. I don't even have an external antenna for the XM radio. I just lay the XM antenna on the dash and it picks up fine.
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RE: iPod/Digital Music player adapter for Shaker500?
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ORIGINAL: DylanFan
What is the problem with an FM transmitter? I was thinking of getting an FM transmitter for my Ipod. I have an XM radio the connects to my car stereo via FM signal and it seems to work fine. I don't even have an external antenna for the XM radio. I just lay the XM antenna on the dash and it picks up fine.
the problem is they transmit a really weak signal, unlike your satelite unit, and you get mostly static interference from other stations. i've tried two: belkin FM transmitter and the iTrip unit. they are frustating as hell but the ones you plug into the cigarette lighter seem to have a little stronger signal but still suck. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY. i began using my iTrip for my portable boombox and it works pretty well with it. So if you want wireless connectivity to your boombox, iTrip will work fine. If you want one for your stang, be patient for a hardwire unit that doesnt screw with your computer.
RE: iPod/Digital Music player adapter for Shaker500?
I bought the PIE AUX unit from discountcarstereo.com a few months ago. Installed it and the Shaker 500 wouldn't recognise it. Returned it for another, installed it- same thing. Returned it for a refund. They refunded the price of the PIE but not the shipping cost. They claim this is an industry standard. Shady buisness practice. I will not deal with them again.
RE: iPod/Digital Music player adapter for Shaker500?
I have the Periphrial adapter and it worked perfectly for two months than a couple weeks ago my dash went crazy and my A/C stopped working so i took it to the dealership and they said that the problem was the adapter so the disconnected it and sent me on my way BUT my dash was still messed up so i looked around on here and someone said to try reflashing the car. so i disconnected the battery and after that it worked like a charm and after i rehooked the adapter it worked to. So i would say try reflashing it might just be as simple as that!
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RE: iPod/Digital Music player adapter for Shaker500?
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ORIGINAL: 82wife
I have the Periphrial adapter and it worked perfectly for two months than a couple weeks ago my dash went crazy and my A/C stopped working so i took it to the dealership and they said that the problem was the adapter so the disconnected it and sent me on my way BUT my dash was still messed up so i looked around on here and someone said to try reflashing the car. so i disconnected the battery and after that it worked like a charm and after i rehooked the adapter it worked to. So i would say try reflashing it might just be as simple as that!
your right about "reflashing" or disconnecting/reconnecting your battery but believe me, the problem will keep coming back. it was a regular occurance with me. i wasn't convinced that the Peripheral unit was causing it but when I was informed by Peripheral themselves that they no longer support the unit for late mustangs and to return for a full refund, i was finally convinced that it was. so what about this AXXESS unit? is this the one that may finally work?
I got it on clearance at best buy at the time. Looks like MSRP is 39.99
Edit again: Also note I have it on 88.7FM 99.9 percent of the time it's nothing but static until the FM transmitter kicks in. Find a station such as that and your FM transmitter should kick in and be crystal clear like mine.
RE: iPod/Digital Music player adapter for Shaker500?
The only way to really have an Ipod work properly, in my opinion, is to get a new stereo. I got one installed for about 350.00 and now my Ipod works perfectly and I can store it below the new stereo...
RE: iPod/Digital Music player adapter for Shaker500?
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ORIGINAL: 7SiNz
The only way to really have an Ipod work properly, in my opinion, is to get a new stereo. I got one installed for about 350.00 and now my Ipod works perfectly and I can store it below the new stereo...
true, but the whole point is to leave the original stereo installed. i wouldn't swap it out unless it was giving me mechanical problems.
I got it on clearance at best buy at the time. Looks like MSRP is 39.99
Edit again: Also note I have it on 88.7FM 99.9 percent of the time it's nothing but static until the FM transmitter kicks in. Find a station such as that and your FM transmitter should kick in and be crystal clear like mine.
the fm transmitter i have has a very strong signal, its just more "staticy" than i would like it to be.
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RE: iPod/Digital Music player adapter for Shaker500?
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ORIGINAL: cmschlatt
the fm transmitter i have has a very strong signal, its just more "staticy" than i would like it to be.
May want to talk with the manufactuer or switch it out for a better one. I'm not sure why that would happen as I am no expert.
I only know that I found 88.7FM is consistently absent through my region (including surrounding states) and thus my transmitter has not only perfect signal but also crystal clear.
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