Ipod/iphone Connection To Gmt-900 Stereo

[robbd]

Just bought myself an 07 Sierra NBS, and I know I can use the aux headphone jack to play music from my iPhone. Now laws where I'm from state that you cannot use a handheld device while driving or your getting a Nice $175 fine. So I have been looking into options other than the headphone aux jack to play my iPod thru my Stereo cause I dont need to be paying the fine for grabbing my phone to switch songs. My Girlfriends car is a Chev cobalt with somewhat the same style stereo setup only hers has a USB jack on the opposite side from the Headphone Aux Jack. I was wondering if there was a stock deck from GM that I could replace mine or if anyone knew if this option of the iSimple by Tranzit works to the point of being able to switch songs with the Steering Wheel/Deck Controls

 

Link - iSimple by Tranzit

[msubullyfan]

That unit is a wired FM modulator to connect an iPod/iPhone to a vehicle without an aux input jack. It plugs in at the base of the antenna jack at the back of the head unit and switches off the antenna when it detects an audio signal from the iPod to reduce noise and improve sound quality.

 

However, you'd still have to use the iPhone/iPod for controls AND the sound quality of the aux input jack would be better than using that device with an FM modulator.

[8balla]

As advised above that isimple thing your looking at will still require you to use you ipod/iphone, no advantage over what you have now, in fact it will be worse sound quality because it will no longer be a direct input. There are some options for what you want to do from many after market companies. I have used the PAC part a few times, good piece but a little complicated to get the feel for and you need to buy a specific harness for your vehicle separately, the soundgate part works well and is easier to operate, plus it will come will all the cables you need, i haven't used the PIE and neuclues parts but have heard that they are qwerky in operation at times and are built by the same people. there are a few on-line places you can buy these parts from.

[Dr Len]

<br />As advised above that isimple thing your looking at will still require you to use you ipod/iphone, no advantage over what you have now, in fact it will be worse sound quality because it will no longer be a direct input. There are some options for what you want to do from many after market companies. I have used the PAC part a few times, good piece but a little complicated to get the feel for and you need to buy a specific harness for your vehicle separately, the soundgate part works well and is easier to operate, plus it will come will all the cables you need, i haven't used the PIE and neuclues parts but have heard that they are qwerky in operation at times and are built by the same people. there are a few on-line places you can buy these parts from.<br />

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Use This

http://pac-audio.com/productDetails.aspx?P...p;CategoryID=22

[nootron69]

<br />As advised above that isimple thing your looking at will still require you to use you ipod/iphone, no advantage over what you have now, in fact it will be worse sound quality because it will no longer be a direct input. There are some options for what you want to do from many after market companies. I have used the PAC part a few times, good piece but a little complicated to get the feel for and you need to buy a specific harness for your vehicle separately, the soundgate part works well and is easier to operate, plus it will come will all the cables you need, i haven't used the PIE and neuclues parts but have heard that they are qwerky in operation at times and are built by the same people. there are a few on-line places you can buy these parts from.<br />

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Use This

http://pac-audio.com/productDetails.aspx?P...p;CategoryID=22

 

 

The pac setup is what I got in 08, they were only avail on an ebay store. I really wanted to keep radio stock and be able to read my ipod screen off my stock display. Unless they improved the compatability, ipod navigation with the stereo controls absolutely stank. Additionally, I just got an Ipod touch, and it will not charge when plugged in like my old ipod. The only saving grace is one can select IPOD or aux, and aux allows you to use the ipod controls, rather than the radio (although I guess that would defeat the purpose for the original posters' needs)

[aesalazar]

I put the PAC in my 09 as well. I really like how well it works with my Ipod, havent tried running an itouch or iphone with this through.

 

Nootrom: Did you try flashing it to the latest firmware on pacs website? Maybe that might help.

 

Install took about 1 hour since it has to be plugged into the back of the radio. But once done, it works great with the OEM controls including the steering wheel button. You can change and scroll albums, artists, tracks, etc. on the radio screen using without having to take you hands off the wheel.

 

Found it online at some radom website for around 100 bucks so it wasnt alot of money either.

 

Ernie