What iPod interface do you recommend?

i just got the cheap usa one with no text new for 40 bucks i just needed tunes in the truck fast

 

You're right my GF tells me that they can dig in and become uncomfortable. I do like the white top though!

 

Finally came in after 2 weeks + Installed it today!! Just made up my custom Toyota playlists & synced to the ipod. I'll be heading to work soon to really try it out.

The ipod chord could be longer . But then again, I put the 'box' underneath the passenger side airbag behind the dash. If I re-route this (and there's plenty of cable to the box), I'd definately have more cable at the ipod end. But for now, It's good until I have time to reroute things. I gotta get used to the new features now.

 

Hey guys, I have ben using the PA15-TOY for about a year now with my 80gig (I think its a 5th gen), it works great, I use the ipod to control it, I can select any playlist I want and it plays great. I just got a 160gig ipod classic and plugged it in, it plays but I dont have a clue what its playing, its seems like a random all songs, and I cannot control it from my ipod anymore, all I can do is change songs from the headunit or steering wheel control. Anyone know why the change? I put my old ipod back in, I love the fact I can control my ipod like its a normal ipod.

 

I just got my PA15-TOY (TEXT version) and it has a couple different modes (playlist mode or direct mode).
Since your unit is 1 year old, I can't comment on whether yours has these different modes or not.

Hard to explain....but.... if yours has this capability.... click on the DISC UP or DISC DOWN buttons (#3 button on your head unit) and you'll scroll through the modes (I think - I'm still learning). One of the modes will be AUX. Another mode is direct mode (allows full functionality of your ipod) and the others are playlists that are stored in your ipod (mine has up to 6 playlists available).

Hope that helps...

Here's the Owners manual....
http://www.factoryautoaccessories.com/toyota/PA15TOY.pdf

Also, make not of the very last page of the owners manual. Mentions firmware & ipod generations

 

And that I do....!! Thanks for the help!! This new one has 6 playlists available. And the volume is awesome!!

Anyone wanna buy a used ipod2car unit? Cheap?

 

Thanks, guess my older ipod is a 4th gen, it works in direct play just fine. The new ipod classic just goes straight to playlist play. So I guess I need to buy a new cable . Thanks for the help!

 

Besides price whats the advantage over the OEM ipod interface kit?

 

Anyone know how to control the songs from the iphone? When its plugged in it only lets me control it via radio. It let me a few times but now I dont know how to do it...

 

Then I can control it on my iphone? I thought that just changes the song? I will try again.

 

Ok thanks. I will try it in a little.

 

How old is your USA Spec unit?

Did you try to change the mode?
Clicking on the Disc up/down buttons (#3/4 on your radio)?

 

About a year old, it wont change at all hitting disc up or down.

 

Hmm... Try calling USA spec and ask them about it. Depending on the 'version' of the unit and the compatibility. Maybe its something as easy as the dipswitch settings...... or another cable.

Good Luck!

THat's the main reason why I got rid of my 5 year old ipod2car unit - because of compatibility issues with the firmware. It worked fine to play the music but using the click wheel was impossible - I always had to unplug it.

 

Sent a email to them explaining everything, couldn't find a number for them. Guess I will wait and see what they say, hope its a simple fix, lol.