I have a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS. It comes with a nice radio with CD player. I also recently purchased a 30 GB Ipod. Of course, one of the first things I tried was to play the songs on my MP3 player. Initially, I tried a simple FM transmitter, but the reception on that transmitter is quite poor.
I was told that this car, along with several others contains a "hidden" auxillary port similar to a headphone jack located at the rear of the radio assembly. Optimally, I would like to use a simple male-to-male headphone wire so I can plug in my Ipod. The car radio has an SOURCE button which plays the CD player, and the documentation also states any other audio device that is attached to the radio apparatus.
Does anyone know anything about this?
Thanks.
Posted by LOA (Member # 49) on :
Yep. I know about it.
Is that all you wanted to know? Posted by Ritten (Member # 417) on :
That was funny.
So, I am guessing that your wiring project is all set to go.
Posted by LOA (Member # 49) on :
Okay, rather than be a pain in your ass, let me just tell you what I know... first, let me address your concern about the FM modulated sound with your iPod. You are correct. The reception that you recieve from that is NOT going to be optimal. Icky.
Based on what you're saying, you want a basic install, or what I like to call "ghetto-fab". By that I mean, you just want to run the male-to-male cable from the back auxilery input in your deck and then drop it down so the wires hang some where that you can access them when it is time to plug in the iPod, is this correct? If so, that install is certainly possible and should have very little that can go wrong in the way of technical difficulties.
Where you MAY run into problems is accessing the auxillary input on the back of your deck.... I haven't worked in a Cobalt before, so I'm not sure how difficult they are to take apart. The first place I'd start is the owner's manual. Does it give instructions on how to get to it? Probably not - usually they prefer to have the dealership get the $$$ for that type of work.
Possibly you can figure it out on your own - be careful, but don't be too afraid. If you just check your work and make sure to take out all of the screws, you should be fine Plan b would be to see if you can find information online or maybe a Chilton's manual? Otherwise, there's always the good ol' stereo shop, my little slice of heaven on Earth.
If you get REALLY motivated, check out some of the iPod mounting kits available - they are neat, convenient, and some of them even charge the iPod as you go.... AWESOME! Big step up from ghetto-fab
Good luck to ya!
~Liz
Posted by Mikey T (Member # 144) on :
You should have bought the Civic...
Posted by Chris (Member # 71) on :
I'd say he's better off with the Cobalt. I've been driving my girlfriend's 2006 Pontiac Pursuit for the past couple of weeks, and its a fun car. Posted by LOA (Member # 49) on :
I tried to talk him into the Mazda3, but he didn't listen to me.....
I, personally, want a Mazdaspeed Mazda6... it's turbocharged and has a 6-speed transmission...mmmmm..........
Posted by Da_bang80 (Member # 528) on :
I've taken out the dash on my car a couple times to install-uninstall my old stereo. It's kind of like a puzzle taking off all the pieces of trim and interior. But it's not all that hard. Just be ready for some back pain as some of the fasteners are in pretty odd locations.
Posted by Saltah'na (Member # 33) on :
THHHHPPPPPBBBBTTT!!!!! Why are you criticizing my choice of automobile anyway? Sheesh!!!!
After all, when you have an opportunity to knock off $6000 off the price of a car, unless you are on weaponized hallucinogens, you go for the opportunity. *grumbles*
I need to set aside some time to speak to the dealership about this. Besides, I need to check up on the replacement driver's side mirror they said they were going to order for me. The plastic casing on the mirror was coming loose and making quite an annoying whistling racket. May as well ask if they know about the AUX port as well.
Posted by TSN (Member # 31) on :
("Auxiliary".)
Posted by LOA (Member # 49) on :
*would have bought the more expensive car* But that's just me... and I've always put style in front of fear of debt Posted by Saltah'na (Member # 33) on :
And that is why my girlfriend is heavily in debt after buying her Acura TSX.
Posted by Ritten (Member # 417) on :
I have put style and debt behind the need for transportation, that $6,000 that was saved is 15 times more than the cost of my car. I got lucky on it, as the blue book was more, but my brother in law 's friend needed it off his lot and I paid the lost title fee and half the storage fee's.
When my son turns 18, or 21 if he continues to go to school, I may splurge and get a newer vehicle, only about 6, or 9, years to make this 1990 last.
Posted by LOA (Member # 49) on :
I do not fear debt as I plan to marry wealthy, and all of that debt will be a thing of the past.
Or I will win the lottery.
Either way, I fear not.
On a more serious note, I actually am much more careful with my money than it sounds... I couldn't afford my doctor copays if I wasn't Which is why I drive a '00 Jeep Laredo, even though I despise it's very existance, and I will continue to drive it, most likely until the time that I own it, and even until it drives no longer.
Or until someone steals it. That would be preferable, as it IS fully insured, and I would get enough of a payout on it to get myself into another car that is smaller, more efficient, and easier for small statured wonem like myself to maneuver.
But that's neither here nor there. The moral of the story is, when I DO make my next car purchase, (heaven praise that day!!!) I will make the purchase that is right for me, and make myself happy. Settling, when you are buying something as expensive as a car, is just not worth it in my book. So I will get what I WANT, even if it costs a little more. As I always have in the past. Until I bought the Jeep. Stupid Jeep.
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Plan b would be to see if you can find information online or maybe a Chilton's manual? Otherwise, there's always the good ol' stereo shop, my little slice of heaven on Earth. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)