IPOD: Automatic Audio Selector Switch
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IPOD: Automatic Audio Selector Switch
Well I went into my dealer today to buy an Ipod holder. You know the one that's felt lined. I already have an Aux input in my car however I was told if I got the Ipod kit I would lose the Aux input. However after reading through the brochures, I noticed an item called the Automatic Audio Selector Switch. It states that you can add the Ipod kit and still have your AUX input. I asked the parts person about it and she stated that it was about $80. She also stated that it would work in my car.
I didn't buy the cable nor the Ipod kit as I'm debating whether it's the solution I want to go with however I was curious to find out if anyone has installed the AASS part?
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I didn't buy the cable nor the Ipod kit as I'm debating whether it's the solution I want to go with however I was curious to find out if anyone has installed the AASS part?
PN: B6-782-4228
Thanks!!!
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The iPod holder is a simple tray to hold the iPod - it's about $15.
Now that the iPod kit has the inline amp to solve the low sound problem, and this cable is available - the full iPod kit is definitely worth it.
Now that the iPod kit has the inline amp to solve the low sound problem, and this cable is available - the full iPod kit is definitely worth it.
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My understanding is that it is not a kit, just a different cable that plugs into the iPod integration kit ECU, allowing iPod standard connection or mini-jack aux cable for non-iPods or iPods through the headphone jack.
As an add-on to the existing iPod interface, yes, if utilizing the iPod connection the iPod would be charged. If utilizing the aux jack - then no.
As an add-on to the existing iPod interface, yes, if utilizing the iPod connection the iPod would be charged. If utilizing the aux jack - then no.
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The AASS is just a replacement cable in lieu of the HU Harness that normally comes in the IPOD kit. However I will be returning it because it would not fit nor could I figure out how to make it work with the Aux input.
One thing I do not like about the iPod kit is that the song names do not scroll and the characters are fixed. What's up with that crap??
One thing I do not like about the iPod kit is that the song names do not scroll and the characters are fixed. What's up with that crap??
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The automatic audio selector was developed for the ML and GL cars that have rear screens installed. I have one installed in my car but have never tried the aux jack. The ipod has to be disconnected to use the aux jack.
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I took my car to a car-audio place and they were able to hook-up my Ipod to the AUX jack and keep the DMB Navigation/TV Tuner in the same AUX jack on my 02-C32 (Japanese Command.)
Maybe you should try your local car-audio shop instead of the dealer.
(I live in Korea...so I don't know what would be available in your market...but hey...they are the same cars so it should work right?)
Maybe you should try your local car-audio shop instead of the dealer.
(I live in Korea...so I don't know what would be available in your market...but hey...they are the same cars so it should work right?)
