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Anyone no how to properly dismantle the dash to get behind the radio? Looking to pull the radio to put in a ipod adapter. Any help would be much appreciated. Just like to get a head start for my weekend project.

 

Thanks in advance

Ranger Senior Enthusiast

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If it's a WT to LT2 dash, just pull the upper right corner (middle A/C vent, right of radio) by hand, it's all metal clips...After the first couple times, the dash comes apart pretty easily. I can have the plate off and radio out within 2 minutes now.

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I have an lt dash. It has the aux input but it sounds really bad when using the dock i have. If it just comes off by pulling a corner that will be easy!! Any chance of a pic??

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Hey, can I ask what you are installing for your ipod??? I read about a cable you can use with an Ipod that will allow you to use the truck radio controls and display to change things on the ipod, is this what you bought?? If so, please let me know what you bought and how you like it? We have similar trucks and I want to do the same thing... Thanks...

pchrist Enthusiast

pchrist

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Ipod interface

 

This is what i purchased. I'll let you know how it goes. First have to figure out how to take the radio out to get to the back of it to hook this thing up. Hoping it is just pull and off it comes!!!!

Dukers Enthusiast

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i would just suggest an Aux jack cord that just plugs into the front of your stereo and then you can plug it into your ipod. pretty simple, then you can pick the song with the ipod rather than through the radio... which i find annoying.

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I have that now and it is ok but i have a lot of distortion and engine noise coming through the charger and connector now. upgrading to this to try and resolve the issue. Hoping to get it in this weekend.

 

Should be pretty simple.

asilverblazer Senior Enthusiast

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The quality out of the aux. jack does leave much to be desired. My iPod interface is far better, plus I love the radio displaying what I have playing, and controlling it through the steering wheel. Plus no sea of cords strung all over the cab.

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asilverblazer: Which interface are you using? Is it the GM one or an aftermarket? My biggest concern is if it will work with my radiohead because I am not sure if you need XM installed. I have the single disc CD and no XM.. But I really want to know if this cable will work with my Ipod so I can use my radio controls to manipulate the ipod.. Thanks.

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I have that now and it is ok but i have a lot of distortion and engine noise coming through the charger and connector now. upgrading to this to try and resolve the issue. Hoping to get it in this weekend.

 

Should be pretty simple.

 

That sounds to me like it's a cheap unshielded cable (but I could be wrong).

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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I have that now and it is ok but i have a lot of distortion and engine noise coming through the charger and connector now. upgrading to this to try and resolve the issue. Hoping to get it in this weekend.

 

Should be pretty simple.

Peripheral makes pretty good stuff. I bet it is superior to the AUX jack.

pchrist Enthusiast

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i put it in and i am mad at myself for not getting it earlier. it is an awesome unit. Works great with the radio. no issues at all install was extremely simple. Would highly recommend to anyone who has an ipod!!!!!!!

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