Installed Metra Ipod/MP3 adapter

rhoppas · 10-16-2008, 06:54 PM

I am almost 100% certain that the Metra works with all stock radios in 2005-2008 models.

roborock · 10-30-2008, 10:51 AM

does anyone know if you can listen to music through the ipod connector with an iphone 3g? I know it won't charge and I can probably just use the 3.5mm adapter, but any info would help. thanks.

Keason1* · 10-30-2008, 11:03 AM

The metra adapter WILL work with single disk head units. I have have mine for several months now and no problems. Just use the DISK button to switch between the cd player and the metra adapter.

Justin626 · 10-30-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by roborock

does anyone know if you can listen to music through the ipod connector with an iphone 3g? I know it won't charge and I can probably just use the 3.5mm adapter, but any info would help. thanks.

I had to do a double-take at your name.

lifesaflaw123 · 10-30-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by roborock

does anyone know if you can listen to music through the ipod connector with an iphone 3g? I know it won't charge and I can probably just use the 3.5mm adapter, but any info would help. thanks.

Yes it does work. Just installed everything on my lunch break and tried it with my iphone 3g. Doesn't charge it however.

roborock · 10-30-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lifesaflaw123

Yes it does work. Just installed everything on my lunch break and tried it with my iphone 3g. Doesn't charge it however.

awesome. I'm going to grab one this weekend and install it. thanks!

lifesaflaw123 · 10-30-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by roborock

awesome. I'm going to grab one this weekend and install it. thanks!

fair warning. the wire from the unit itself to the radio is really short and creates limited options for placement.

/edit: http://www.scosche.com/passport Just found this little guy. For 30 bucks I think its overpriced. Just wait for the chinese to make a knock off for it and it will be like 3 bucks on ebay.

fasn8dave · 10-30-2008, 01:17 PM

Well I spent way too much, LOL but I just installed this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=280271653586

It works great and charges my iPod touch. (Keeps charging for 20 minutes after I leave the vehicle and shuts down for an extra boost). I can operate my iPod with my iPod or with the head unit and can also access playlists. I ran the wire to my center console where I'm making a foam holder with a slot to keep the iPod safe. Sounds great! (I have an 06 DC with factory radio). - Maybe 20-30 minutes to install?

Other than the remorse of seemingly overpaying, I'm really happy.

roborock · 11-03-2008, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lifesaflaw123

fair warning. the wire from the unit itself to the radio is really short and creates limited options for placement.

/edit: http://www.scosche.com/passport Just found this little guy. For 30 bucks I think its overpriced. Just wait for the chinese to make a knock off for it and it will be like 3 bucks on ebay.

I installed it this past weekend in less than 30 minutes. this thing is awesome! I left the box on top of the head unit and ran the cable underneath the driver's side panel. works great with the iphone 3g. The "enable airplane mode" message is no big deal. Now I can't wait for the cheap scosche passport knockoffs to hopefully charge this thing. 50 bucks well spent

steelerfan7p · 11-04-2008, 04:09 PM

I can't believe the people at Circuit City. I stopped on Saturday to get the Metra adapter to connect my Zune to my stock stereo in my '08 Taco. I showed the sales guy the part number and he looked it up. He said they only had one in stock and it was locked up in the back. He said I would have to stop in another day when the manager was there. I called today to tell them to get it out and I would be in tomorrow. I give them the exact part number again and the guy said that they don't carry that part in stock and that it wouldn't work anyways. I am suspecting that he didn't even look it up. Its a bigger pain dealing with them than tearing the stereo apart!

rhoppas · 11-04-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by steelerfan7p

I can't believe the people at Circuit City. I stopped on Saturday to get the Metra adapter to connect my Zune to my stock stereo in my '08 Taco. I showed the sales guy the part number and he looked it up. He said they only had one in stock and it was locked up in the back. He said I would have to stop in another day when the manager was there. I called today to tell them to get it out and I would be in tomorrow. I give them the exact part number again and the guy said that they don't carry that part in stock and that it wouldn't work anyways. I am suspecting that he didn't even look it up. Its a bigger pain dealing with them than tearing the stereo apart!

I wonder why CC is struggling financially and having to close 155 stores??

fasn8dave · 11-04-2008, 06:56 PM

CC has had a negative net worth for a while. They want to "be the best" but refuse to put any effort into it... I've dealt with them some in Richmond, VA where their HQ is...

lifesaflaw123 · 11-05-2008, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steelerfan7p

I can't believe the people at Circuit City. I stopped on Saturday to get the Metra adapter to connect my Zune to my stock stereo in my '08 Taco. I showed the sales guy the part number and he looked it up. He said they only had one in stock and it was locked up in the back. He said I would have to stop in another day when the manager was there. I called today to tell them to get it out and I would be in tomorrow. I give them the exact part number again and the guy said that they don't carry that part in stock and that it wouldn't work anyways. I am suspecting that he didn't even look it up. Its a bigger pain dealing with them than tearing the stereo apart!

They told me it wouldn't work too. I said b**** I'll buy it and return it if it doesn't. Needless to say it worked! I didn't really say b**** though.

steelerfan7p · 11-05-2008, 09:12 AM

I'm gonna stop in today anyway and see if they have it. If they don't, I'll just order it online.

USMCBulldog · 11-05-2008, 09:55 AM

Can you operate the iPod from your stock radio with this mod?

lifesaflaw123 · 11-05-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by USMCBulldog

Can you operate the iPod from your stock radio with this mod?

nope.

USMCBulldog · 11-05-2008, 01:25 PM

That sucks. I am going to get a Pioneer Double Din... probably the 5120

steelerfan7p · 11-13-2008, 06:07 PM

Well I finally installed the Metra adapter today. Installation was a breeze, even for someone as non-mechanically inclined as me. I'm having the same problem as some of the other people tho where the sound isn't very loud. I have the Zune turned all the way up and the stereo turned all the way up and its not very loud.

obxfishn · 11-16-2008, 01:14 PM

The Metra from Circuit City DOES NOT CHARGE my new Ipod Nano 4th Gen. Any ideas??? Is it a settings feature or do I need some other type of interface?

lifesaflaw123 · 11-17-2008, 10:54 AM

schosche passport. It's already been mentioned.

10-30-2008, 11:03 AM	#123
Keason1* Doomsday squad:Rampage Joined: Mar 2008, #5246 Location: Mountain Home, ID Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 405 07 PreRunner SR5 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 3" toytech lift. 285-65X18" Dune Grapplers, moto metal rims. K/N cold air intake. 4X Hella 500's, 6K HID's	The metra adapter WILL work with single disk head units. I have have mine for several months now and no problems. Just use the DISK button to switch between the cd player and the metra adapter. __________________ Im from Texas.

11-05-2008, 09:12 AM	#134
steelerfan7p Junior Member Joined: May 2008, #6622 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 22 White w/ too many miles already 2008 Access Cab Automatic V6	I'm gonna stop in today anyway and see if they have it. If they don't, I'll just order it online. __________________ "For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." Eph. 2:8,9

11-05-2008, 09:55 AM	#135
USMCBulldog Basass is Why Joined: Aug 2008, #8829 Location: Waldorf, MD Gender: Dude Posts: 1,364 TRD Sport 4X4 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 liter DOHC V6 3" Tuff Country Lift, Halo Projectors Headlights, QuickLift Hood Struts, TRD Neoprene Front Seat Covers, Window Tint (30%), Racing Pedals, Mudflap Delete... using Mobile1 Fully Synthetic Oil and Mobil1 Oil Filter.	Can you operate the iPod from your stock radio with this mod? __________________ SEMPER FIDELIS "Either we all get out, or we all go down with hot muzzles and empty mags. NO Exceptions." Service: Sergeant, USMC, 1998-2002 Deployments: Mediterranean Region (June 1999-Dec 1999), Iraq (May 2005 to Sept 2005), 32 total countries. Truck Mods: 3" Tuff Country Suspension Lift, Halo Projectors Headlights, QuickLift Hood Struts, TRD Neoprene Front Seat Covers, Window Tint (30%), Racing Pedals, blacked out front emblem, custom badging.

11-05-2008, 01:25 PM	#137
USMCBulldog Basass is Why Joined: Aug 2008, #8829 Location: Waldorf, MD Gender: Dude Posts: 1,364 TRD Sport 4X4 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 liter DOHC V6 3" Tuff Country Lift, Halo Projectors Headlights, QuickLift Hood Struts, TRD Neoprene Front Seat Covers, Window Tint (30%), Racing Pedals, Mudflap Delete... using Mobile1 Fully Synthetic Oil and Mobil1 Oil Filter.	That sucks. I am going to get a Pioneer Double Din... probably the 5120 __________________ SEMPER FIDELIS "Either we all get out, or we all go down with hot muzzles and empty mags. NO Exceptions." Service: Sergeant, USMC, 1998-2002 Deployments: Mediterranean Region (June 1999-Dec 1999), Iraq (May 2005 to Sept 2005), 32 total countries. Truck Mods: 3" Tuff Country Suspension Lift, Halo Projectors Headlights, QuickLift Hood Struts, TRD Neoprene Front Seat Covers, Window Tint (30%), Racing Pedals, blacked out front emblem, custom badging.

11-13-2008, 06:07 PM	#138
steelerfan7p Junior Member Joined: May 2008, #6622 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 22 White w/ too many miles already 2008 Access Cab Automatic V6	Well I finally installed the Metra adapter today. Installation was a breeze, even for someone as non-mechanically inclined as me. I'm having the same problem as some of the other people tho where the sound isn't very loud. I have the Zune turned all the way up and the stereo turned all the way up and its not very loud. __________________ "For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." Eph. 2:8,9

10-16-2008, 06:54 PM	#121
rhoppas Northern Alliance Ally Joined: Aug 2007, #2564 Location: Topeka, KS Gender: Male Posts: 883 07 Double Cab V6 TRD Sport Tow 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 Viper alarm, Hunter4x4 Bull Bar, 6" Pro Comp Off-Road lights, extra set of bed D-rings, Chrome exhaust tip, Metra Ipod/MP3 adapter, Garmin GPS, CarriageWorks grill, Maglite mounted to driver seat, 9" Stubbie Antenna, WeatherTech floor liners	I am almost 100% certain that the Metra works with all stock radios in 2005-2008 models.

10-30-2008, 10:51 AM	#122
roborock Junior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #10377 Posts: 5	does anyone know if you can listen to music through the ipod connector with an iphone 3g? I know it won't charge and I can probably just use the 3.5mm adapter, but any info would help. thanks.

10-30-2008, 01:17 PM	#128
fasn8dave Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9462 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 140 06 DC 4x4 2006 Double Cab Automatic 3" Suspension Lift Custom Wheels 265 / 75 / 16 Nitto Terra Grappler Tires (32") Hard Bed Cover Front Bull Bar / Skid Plate Tinted Glass Header Mount GPS Billet Grille	Well I spent way too much, LOL but I just installed this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=280271653586 It works great and charges my iPod touch. (Keeps charging for 20 minutes after I leave the vehicle and shuts down for an extra boost). I can operate my iPod with my iPod or with the head unit and can also access playlists. I ran the wire to my center console where I'm making a foam holder with a slot to keep the iPod safe. Sounds great! (I have an 06 DC with factory radio). - Maybe 20-30 minutes to install? Other than the remorse of seemingly overpaying, I'm really happy.

11-04-2008, 04:09 PM	#130
steelerfan7p Junior Member Joined: May 2008, #6622 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 22 White w/ too many miles already 2008 Access Cab Automatic V6	I can't believe the people at Circuit City. I stopped on Saturday to get the Metra adapter to connect my Zune to my stock stereo in my '08 Taco. I showed the sales guy the part number and he looked it up. He said they only had one in stock and it was locked up in the back. He said I would have to stop in another day when the manager was there. I called today to tell them to get it out and I would be in tomorrow. I give them the exact part number again and the guy said that they don't carry that part in stock and that it wouldn't work anyways. I am suspecting that he didn't even look it up. Its a bigger pain dealing with them than tearing the stereo apart!

11-04-2008, 06:56 PM	#132
fasn8dave Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9462 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 140 06 DC 4x4 2006 Double Cab Automatic 3" Suspension Lift Custom Wheels 265 / 75 / 16 Nitto Terra Grappler Tires (32") Hard Bed Cover Front Bull Bar / Skid Plate Tinted Glass Header Mount GPS Billet Grille	CC has had a negative net worth for a while. They want to "be the best" but refuse to put any effort into it... I've dealt with them some in Richmond, VA where their HQ is...

11-16-2008, 01:14 PM	#139
obxfishn Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2206 Location: Eastern Virginia Gender: Male Posts: 25	The Metra from Circuit City DOES NOT CHARGE my new Ipod Nano 4th Gen. Any ideas??? Is it a settings feature or do I need some other type of interface?

11-17-2008, 10:54 AM	#140
lifesaflaw123 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #10334 Location: Auburn, Alabama Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 284 08 Prerunner DC/SB TRD Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6	schosche passport. It's already been mentioned.

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