Cheap hardwire solution for extra 12 volt accessories

Under the driver's side carpet panel in front of the console is a 4 prong molex connector that includes a two 12 volt power sources on the left side with the unswitched first and the switched second, with a ground on the right (brown wire). Using a 12 Volt all weather power outlet from Autozone, I simply pressed the red power wire into the molex connector attached to the green with black stripe and the black ground wire into the molex connector with the brown wire. After confirming it worked with my gps, I wrapped in electrical tape. I then added a a two in one spliter and plugged in my bluetooth adapter from Amazon. There is plenty of room under the lower front console. This means I have a free 12 Volt Socket on the dash, but can still power my bluetooth connection and gps.

I read through the other threads but I'm not worried about the extra cables to charge and I also dont want to run through the AUX/Headphone plug in from the Ipod. So what I'm looking for is to detach my 6 disk CD changer and replace it with a plug in cable that runs to the bottom of my Ipod. Is there such a thing? Becker 220 (right?) out of a 99 C4

Thanks for sharing. I've used it for my radar detector . It's a lot easier to access than having to hard wire in my Volvos.

http://www.caraudiodiscount.com/acat...cker_ipod.html I think this is what I want. Does this just plug in where the CD changer regularly does?

Was surprisingly easy. I did double check switched/unswitched with a multi-meter first. 12 volt socket from autozone had solder on the end, which made it easy to tightly slide into molex connector holes, and I then just taped down.

Doesnt look like I can even buy that..... WTF haha

Dension makes something called a DICE

I dont see anything for my car.... link?

Maybe you're right. Call them and ask. http://www.dension.com/oem1.php

this is the easiest solution, just plug it in the antenna socket of your radio and tune in to an FM station... no static and is a hardwire solution. http://www.dension.com/icelinkone.php

I assume you mean it works better than an FM modulator since it plugs directly into the antenna port. You still have the problem of the compression of the audio to fit into FM modulation. Does anyone actually have this unit installed? I have a MOST car so I'm desperate for a reasonably priced iPod connection solution.

A couple weeks ago with a few friends I helped out with the hardwiring to antenna socket. Both cars have CDR 220. EZ to do. Test with engine idle and rev. Clear sound, no static, hisses or anything except at high volume level there is a touch of engine noise. But with loop wire filter that should minimize even more. But against, you really have to crank up your volume to hear the noise.

What year were those cars? I'm wondering if anyone has tried it on a MOST based car. I did some Google searches and found that some MOST cars from other manufacturers uses an incompatible antenna connector. I'm wondering how the Porsche is. Speaking of which, where can I get a tool to remove the radio in a 2004 996? I should just pop it out and see for myself what's back there.

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Quote: The C2 was 00, the Boxster is 99. In couple weeks, we will do a 03 TT with Nav (PCM2) with the same setup and harness. You can buy the key for .99 cents but the shipping charge is 5 bucks. EBAY is the place.

I am new here, but just wanted to throw my two cents in for ipod installation. I suggest checking out 2point5.com that was the first thing I did when I got my 996. It replaces the cigaret ashtray and looks very clean. The best thing is it is installed directly into the radio, so it has CD quality sound.

How does it hook into the stereo? I see they do list the 996 through 2005 as being compatible. Do they have a analog input port for non-iPod devices too?

I believe this setup using RCA plugs to FM modulator then to radio antenna socket. This is what we did with our installations. For $199 that come with cig. astray conversion is not too bad. Our wiring harness came out to $90 without the IPod base. You can choose a few different styles for your base for $30-$60.

How's the sound using the FM modulator?

This is a hardwired direct plug in so it's better. Sound good as you can get with this type of setup. Engine noise present if you crank up your volume.

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Quote: FM modulation has very little volume on an aftermarket source and the sound quality is sub par.

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Quote: Is there any reason you choose to keep the becker unit? They are not known by ferrari, porsche, or mercedes to be best of units for SQ or output. You can save alot of trouble, have MUCH better sound, and not leave any traces of an aftermarket radio installed if done correctly and put the becker back in if you chose to sell the car for any reason. Just my 2 cents. AFtermarket stereo to ipod integration along with bluetooth for your cell phone all through your stereo makes things alot more appealing to me. Less work, with more drivin