iPOC 4 PCM1 direct connect. yes, it works!

[globalfun]

Hi people,

first post for me. Hi to all. Hope this ends up in the correct forum.

I just installed an iPOD replacing the CD changer in a 2001 996 with PCM1. Thing is I searched for a solution a'la ice-link from Dension but no support to be found. So I installed the FM modulator.. That basically is not that great. So the search continued.

It turns out that the Alfa has a similar set-up with the Sony CD over some kind of unilink etc. One guy in an Alfa forum has made a small dongle that connects to the CD changer cable and to the line-in RCAs. Just confirmed that it works :-) You cannot control the Ipod but for me that's alright since I have it in the dension cradle and can access it directly. If you need to control it I am sure something could be done.

Let me know if there's any interest in this and I'll check with the guy if he wants to make some more modified Alfa units. I paid around 65 Euro shipping included.

Cheers

/b

Edited May 20, 2007 by globalfun

[Bastian]

Hi,

I'm very interested in discovering how that works. I've been searching for a solution for ages. Please provide us with the details!

Kind regards,

Bastian

[globalfun]

The guys name is Rogier van Baar [rogier.nl@tiscali.nl]

I just have a small issue now with ground loop wining sound when charging but I'll sort it out.

/b

Hi,

I'm very interested in discovering how that works. I've been searching for a solution for ages. Please provide us with the details!

Kind regards,

Bastian

[Bastian]

1000 grazie! Can you also tell on which Alfa forum you found the original information?

Many thanks.

-Bastian

The guys name is Rogier van Baar [rogier.nl@tiscali.nl]

I just have a small issue now with ground loop wining sound when charging but I'll sort it out.

/b

Hi,

I'm very interested in discovering how that works. I've been searching for a solution for ages. Please provide us with the details!

Kind regards,

Bastian

[globalfun]

Sorry don't seem to find it.. Search google for PCM1 and ipod or similar.

/b

1000 grazie! Can you also tell on which Alfa forum you found the original information?

Many thanks.

-Bastian

The guys name is Rogier van Baar [rogier.nl@tiscali.nl]

I just have a small issue now with ground loop wining sound when charging but I'll sort it out.

/b

Hi,

I'm very interested in discovering how that works. I've been searching for a solution for ages. Please provide us with the details!

Kind regards,

Bastian

[norton-sp]

just thought i would show this pic to anyone interested :)

cheers

kelvin

[MagnusB]

How do you charge the IPOD?

The AUX unit connects the sound bit but how to supply power to it?

just thought i would show this pic to anyone interested :)

cheers

kelvin

[norton-sp]

How do you charge the IPOD?

The AUX unit connects the sound bit but how to supply power to it?

i dont...i charge it at home :-)