Ok, after doing the research for the parts, I ordered them and they arrived earlier this week. I took them to a local audio shop for the install and everything went great and as I had hoped.
The parts used included an auxillary input adapter that plugs into the 12pin input on the back of the Bose 6disc unit w/o NAV. Then I used another piece of hardware that connected the iPod to the auxillary input. I could have just plugged the iPod into the auxillary input directly, but the second peice also allows power to be supplied to the iPod without having to use a cig lighter or whatever.
The guy figured a way to set it all up so that I can still use the XM radio as well instead of having to have it one or the other. The auxillary input adapter allowed for both XM and the extra input to be used. The only trick is that whenever I want to switch from either CD or XM to the iPod, I have to hit the CD/AUX button 3 times, then the Band button 1 time. The display on the head unit still shows the XM info, and whatever song is playing on XM, but the audio comes from the iPod.
So I guess if you are looking for a solution that will display the iPod info on the headunit and let you control it via the headunit, this might not be for you. But personally, I prefer to use the iPod to control it, and I generally just pick an album and run with it. I also don't care about the display so it does what I want.
Now I am able to have thousands of songs in the car without fumbling CD's all over the place. And the sound quality is fantastic because it uses the line out on the bottom of the iPod, not the headphone jack which is a lesser quality signal.
So bottom line, this lets you use an auxillary input into the Bose 6disc headunit WITHOUT Nav while powering the iPod, but you have to control everything from the iPod.
I decided to run the wire into the center console with a little slack in case I want to pull it out and leave it in the cup holder or something. This way, I can just play it and leave it in the center console and nobody knows its in there while parked.
just a heads up:
i'm not sure if that compartment is like the c5 but i drove from fla to cali with my ipod in that compartment and it died from the heat.
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Heat as in the air temp inside the console? That's weird. I always left it in the console of my Mustang. I don't know why a different car would make it any hotter or whatever. Never had trouble leaving it in the console of a car before.
Heat as in the air temp inside the console? That's weird. I always left it in the console of my Mustang. I don't know why a different car would make it any hotter or whatever. Never had trouble leaving it in the console of a car before.
What's up with the C5 that makes it so hot?
Heat from the transmission tunnel. It gets real "warm" in there while driving.
Well as long as bacon doesn't start frying I think I'll be ok. I'll keep an eye on it. Maybe I'll insulate the console... No really, thanks for the heads up, I'll keep a watch over it.
But overall it works great and the sound quality is fantastic.
Hope this helps since there hasn't been a lot of solutions out there for the C6 yet.
Well as long as bacon doesn't start frying I think I'll be ok. I'll keep an eye on it. Maybe I'll insulate the console... No really, thanks for the heads up, I'll keep a watch over it.
But overall it works great and the sound quality is fantastic.
Hope this helps since there hasn't been a lot of solutions out there for the C6 yet.
Yours is the first solution I have heard of for the C6. Congrats.
Yours is the first solution I have heard of for the C6. Congrats.
I agree. This is the first C6 w/o nav I have heard of that has got an aux input to work. The pac audio unit does not work. I may get this one and try again. Thanks for the info!!
Can the two adapters be use along with the OEM-1 adapter which is also use with the stock Head Unit?
Not sure what you mean by that. what's the OEM adapter? If you have an aux adapter already, why would you need another one? Wouldn't you just need the 2nd piece that connects the iPod to the aux input adapter?
Maybe I'm just missing what you are asking...
But regarding the heat issue...I really haven't noticed it warming up beyond what it normally does since it's connected to a power source that charges it, so far so good.
I was talking about using the "PAC OEM-1 adapter" with the stock Head Unit for adding aftermarket Amp/sub.
What I would like to know is if the Pac OEM-1 adapter can be used to connect the after market Amp/sub along with using the other two adapters you have used for your IPod application?
Hmmm to be honest that I would not be sure about. I guess you would have to ask an installer after telling them what you already have and asking them if the two products I got would work with it.
Sorry I can't help out more, but I not quite sure how that would work or not with what I used.
Yes, that is what I have which is working out very good for adding an aftermarket Amp and Sub woofer in the back. And with your two adapters, that would enable the use and charging the Ipod as well.
Following ShockwaveTXB's blueprint above, I completed this install on my 14-day-old C6 yesterday. For others who may be considering this install themselves, here are some notes I took:
Each type of electrical connector is different, but common ones are the same. Disconnect the cigarette lighter before you attempt the power outlet in the console. They use the same connector, but the cigarette lighter is easier to get to, so you can learn how it works. The tab you must press down is on the top of the one in the console, so you will need a very small precision screwdriver to slip into the slot, and you will be working blind.
Both the SoundGate and Blitz have female RCA connectors. You'll need male-to-male couplers to connect them. RadioShack has gold-plated ones for $4 each. You can use dubbing cables, but why introduce more cable and noise?
You're working with two different electrical components, try getting the SoundGate working completely before starting on the Blitz. It will save your sanity.
Make sure the jumper inside the SoundGate AUXGMV3 is set to "XM." Do not set it to "(blank)" or "Changer." This is not really clear in the manual.
The SoundGate requires unswitched power and ground. The Blitz requires unswitched, switched, and ground. Unswitched and ground can be tapped via the cigarette lighter, but use an "Add-A-Circuit Mini" from AutoZone to tap the "Heated Seat/Wiper Relay" circuit behind the fuse panel.
The XM pass-through is not passive, you must have power connected to test out the circuit.
If you connect everything, switch to XM, and hear XM very, very quietly amongst a lot of loud static, there is something wrong with your power circuit.
Shock's installer was smart, you don't have to drill a hole like other forum member's have done to run the cable into the console. Just be very careful positioning the cable while tightening the console mounts back down. Take this step slowly and it will payoff.
Overall, I'd say this install is a medium difficulty. The console removal alone needs a decent amount of time devoted to it. It's not hard, but with 6 electrical connectors (F55 makes 7), 9 screws, and 12 press-connectors, you had better devote some time to it.
A big thanks to Shock for being the guinea pig and parts pointer!
NOTE: My tips on this install are in no way intended to encourage you to modify your vehicle, nor will I be held liable for damage done to your vehicle by either following or not following the above instructions. This is a moderately difficult install, unless you are very comfortable with these types of projects, please consult a mobile professional, you will both be happier!
My wife likes to listen to books on tape. She's been using an FM Modulator, but sometimes the signal gets noisy. I was thinking of just installing the Soundgate adapter. If I do, what switch settings would I use on the Soundgate and would just pressing the CD/Aux button on the radio switch to the aux input? Thanks.
My wife likes to listen to books on tape. She's been using an FM Modulator, but sometimes the signal gets noisy. I was thinking of just installing the Soundgate adapter. If I do, what switch settings would I use on the Soundgate and would just pressing the CD/Aux button on the radio switch to the aux input? Thanks.
When you say "books on tape" are they actually on cassette? Or did you just mean that generically and she really has the files on a portable audio player of some type? If so, you'll need both the SoundGate and and an additional interface. The SoundGate provides only RCA input jacks, you would need an additional cable or interface to go from your player to the RCA jacks.
If you have the '06 with the base stereo, in-dash 6-disc changer and XM, then you would set the jumper to "XM". Just pressing CD/Aux won't switch. You have to hit CD/Aux 3 times, then Band to switch back and forth between XM and auxiliary. I will warn you, it's not fool-proof, it usually takes me a couple times to make it switch, there seems to be some kind of speed/rhythm it's looking for that I haven't mastered yet.
Thanks for the reply. The books on tape are on cassette. She's been plugging a 3mm cable between the headphone jack of the casette player and an FM modulator. Right now I'm in the process of converting the analog output from the cassette to digital files and burning them to disc but it's very time consuming. I just thought it would be nice to have a 3mm female jack connected to the stereo she could plug her casstte player or MP3 player into.
Thanks for the reply. The books on tape are on cassette. She's been plugging a 3mm cable between the headphone jack of the casette player and an FM modulator. Right now I'm in the process of converting the analog output from the cassette to digital files and burning them to disc but it's very time consuming. I just thought it would be nice to have a 3mm female jack connected to the stereo she could plug her casstte player or MP3 player into.
In that case, all you would need is a cable that goes from a male headphone jack to two male RCA jacks and that would plug into the SoundGate module behind the dash.
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No really, thanks for the heads up, I'll keep a watch over it.
