iPod interface, Pics, Install, Manuals

[jaak]

Ipod connector pictures!!! here first!!! (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=51413)

iPod Adapter Kit, Installation Guide and Owner's Manual > Here! (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=51439)

Wow, I love the iPod interface!!! (http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=51469)

It sounds great!!!!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/srt8jaak/iPod%20Adapter/R707picture071.jpg

[PaCharger]

Awesome post. Would still like to see a pic of what is holding the IPOD vertical....does it have a base/mount, etc...??? Wifey is digging this!

Great pics and write up by the way. I understood it to be a glove box connect before, but the diagram clearly shows it behind the stereo.

Please give us more details.

1. Did you lose your Sirius presets?
2. Does it show up on your EVIC as well?
3. Do you raise and lower volume from the steering wheel?
4. Do you change songs, playlists, etc...from the steering wheel?

Very cool!

[ltdodge]

Awesome post. Would still like to see a pic of what is holding the IPOD vertical....does it have a base/mount, etc...??? Wifey is digging this!

Great pics and write up by the way. I understood it to be a glove box connect before, but the diagram clearly shows it behind the stereo.

Please give us more details.

1. Did you lose your Sirius presets?
2. Does it show up on your EVIC as well?
3. Do you raise and lower volume from the steering wheel?
4. Do you change songs, playlists, etc...from the steering wheel?

Very cool!

pacharger,
yes you lose the sirius presets.....it mentions this in the manual

[J Weezy]

THey need a Zune interface, zune is alot better.

-Justin

[spongebobhemipants]

pacharger,
yes you lose the sirius presets.....it mentions this in the manual

Well, there you go.. that is what i was waiting for.. Guess I wont be getting one. May decide to whe nmy Sirius expires, od if I see a used one . Great report, thanks..
Still wondering why they did not emulate the VES, since some don't have it and you wopuld not lost SAT presets.

At least I will make a few bucks selling my Ipod instead of spending over $200 .

[CooKie MonsteR]

To hell with the presets lol, this is amazing. I will be picking one of these up when I have the time to install it..maybe even 2, one for the R/T and one for the SRT

[BILLSHOE]

pacharger,
yes you lose the sirius presets.....it mentions this in the manual

but you still get sirius right? just no presets?

[ltdodge]

but you still get sirius right? just no presets?

yes...you still will have the sirius radio

[isp5392]

Does this interface display the albums picture from the video ipod to the screen of the nav radio?

[Crazy Charger SRT-8]

Thanks for the write up after seeing this I just called my dodge dealership and ordered one. I SHOULD have it by next week and be using your pictures to install. again Thank You

[PAZach]

Just ordered mine today from Mopar Supercenter. Can't wait till it ships!

[PaCharger]

Just ordered mine today from Mopar Supercenter. Can't wait till it ships!

Thought you were selling your car?

[KennyB]

Thank you ,Thank you, Thank you! Awesome install write up. Mine has been on order for a week now and I'll be using your info when it arrives.

[PAZach]

Thought you were selling your car?

Decided I'm not going to get what I wanted for it so might as well keep modding. My mind changes like the weather. I got an 03 Mach 1 that I might sell.

[SXT=3.5L=250hp]

THey need a Zune interface, zune is alot better.

-Justin

I am with you on this. I got the White Zune and it's way cooler.

[KennyB]

My adapter came in today. Took less than 1 hour to install thanks to Jaak!
Sound quality is awesome! :lol:

[KennyB]

In addition to loosing SAT presets, I'm very disappointed with the following operation:

Play mode settings get lost when the car is stopped/started. I tested this with Playlists and with playing a specific Genre. After the car is stopped/started the iPod resumes the song it was playing, but resumes playing in the default mode which seems to be all songs on the iPod. It also will lose shuffle mode if you were using that mode and you have to re-select that again.

Switching in and out of UConnect, it goes back to the SAT. You have to press Mode to get back to the iPod. At least it resumes properly in the mode which it was playing.

Going in and out of NAV mode works fine and resumes properly.

[Betorioss]

Kewl, can you post a picture of where you connect it, curious where exactly it is and what it looks like. Thanks.

[AB Charger]

K, I gotta ask.. How much?

[coliseum]

Which interface is that? is this the FM modulator or the new Mopar iPod interface?

[Jukeboxfun]

Great pictures and write-up! However from what I saw this will not let me use my 3rd generation Ipod. Is that right?

[PaCharger]

Still debating this one. With a 6 disc player....I can keep 1000 songs loaded...just need to decide on how to split the discs (probably playlist) so they are organized easily in the player. Never had more than 2 mp3 discs with 110-150 songs on each disc.

btw, not to hijack, but we recently got the dlo homedock deluxe...and it is AWESOME! We use it for the video ipod, nano and mini in my house.

[KennyB]

Kewl, can you post a picture of where you connect it, curious where exactly it is and what it looks like. Thanks.

Check this link for a complete install write up

http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=51469

[KennyB]

Which interface is that? is this the FM modulator or the new Mopar iPod interface?

It's the new integrated Mopar Interface

[KennyB]

Great pictures and write-up! However from what I saw this will not let me use my 3rd generation Ipod. Is that right?

The owners manual says 4g and 5g, nothing about 3g that I see.

[Jukeboxfun]

Why wouldn't the 3rd generation Ipod be supported? So now I gotta buy & install the interface and buy a new Ipod too. Gee whiz.

[Bigphil]

and lose my siruis presets? did somebody with any sort of degree in electronics make this or did they just start putting wires together in hopes of making a marketable product? maybe kevin ross helped in designing it?

its rediculous this is the best they can do. bugs on hardware is unacceptable, and like PA said with the ability to put that many songs on a 6 disc changer it doesnt have a huge selling point.

I also would have to go buy a new ipod which makes it a hellz no.


"everybody knows ipod mini is for girls"

[isp5392]

Can anyone answer this question:
Does the ipod interface allow the picture of an album that is being displayed on the ipod be displayed on the nav radio screen also?
Thanks.

[KennyB]

Can anyone answer this question:
Does the ipod interface allow the picture of an album that is being displayed on the ipod be displayed on the nav radio screen also?
Thanks.

No, it does not

[Crazy Charger SRT-8]

Installed mine today and while I like it I only get sound out of the left side speakers. WTF!? I paid $225 and all i get is half the sound?! is there something I am missing Are any of you others that installed seeing this same issue? If its just mine .. that sucks; if its everyones that sucks even more!

[kalbc]

If you have the VES can you play video to it from a Ipod Video?

Crazy Charger, something is going on with yours because everyone I have seen that has installs sai the sound is great. I am sure they would have mentioned if it was only playing on one side of the car. Check all your connections.

[Crazy Charger SRT-8]

All connections have been checked 3 times and all are correct I must have gotten a bad system. I will be calling dealer to find out what to do. Just glad its only mine and not everyones. Oh well hopefully soon I will have awesome sound throughout my car. on a side note, what I do get out of the left side sounds VERY good. Can only imagine what the whole car experience will be like.

[kalbc]

All connections have been checked 3 times and all are correct I must have gotten a bad system. I will be calling dealer to find out what to do. Just glad its only mine and not everyones. Oh well hopefully soon I will have awesome sound throughout my car. on a side note, what I do get out of the left side sounds VERY good. Can only imagine what the whole car experience will be like.

Just leave it like it is. Once I get mine installed I can just trade my daytona to you for the Bee and then you can hear it on both sides. I am just a nice guy like that.

[Immo]

I'd be all over this if I didn't lose my presets for SAT...

[spongebobhemipants]

I'd be all over this if I didn't lose my presets for SAT...

yup.. me too

[MR C]

I will stick with my pocket pc. This is cool for me since i can use any interface i want once the software if found. and the internet is a great place for freebies. I found a program that makes the front of my pocket pc look like and ipod lol. this is neat. to move to the next track i just hit the right side of the screen so i dont even have to look at it. plus with a pc i can play any format i want. mp3,wma, divix,avi ect. my pc has to slots so i can hold a compact flash chip and an sdcard chip at the same time. so there is room for tons of music. and it fits in my cup holder lol. i could by a mount but just chose not to. and the screen is larger than an ipod screen so i can use for gps if I wanted to.

[ChevyHeston]

Hey folks,

I have a 6-disc changer in my Charger and have waiting for some sort of proper iPod adapter to be made available.

I have and ignorant question:

When they say that installing this new adapter causes the Sirius to lose its presets, what exactly does that mean?

[06 SILVER RT]

I don't care about the SAT... well because my charger didn't even come with it.. I have my kit here.... waiting for Xmas. This post will surely come in handy when I install it. Great post.

[striker071]

All it means is you lose your saved channels on your preset buttons. If you have all 12 loaded it can be a pain. I thought I would be hating the loss of my presets but I don't ... I Ipod more than I Siirus anyway. Not sure about the GEN 3 ipods.. think my buddy has one and I will plug it into my system and see if it works. I had a 6 disk changer in my other vehicle and it was nice but not as nice as having your whole music library at your finger tips. Yes it is a little quirky because it isnt as intuitive as the ipod hand held operation. And as annoying as it is sometimes it gets better and better as time goes on. I am sure they will get better in time and maybe there will be an upgrade to it.

[Blackbelt]

What is the interface like w/ the new MyGig systems? I am tossing around the idea of installing one in my car, but I am wondering what bugs are w/ it with the new Mygig radio. I have the REN model no Nav.

if anyone knows let me know

[Scotimus]

I was wondering the same thing. Is there an ipod interface for the mygig system? From my google searches I'm thinking no, hopefully one is in the works.

[SRTOCHO]

I used the one from peripheral electronics and got to keep my sirius and also I can control my ipod from the steering wheel.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa289/SRTOCHO/CIMG1304-1.jpg

[itsyaboikacy]

hey i wanted to ask...i have a system in my car, 4 12's, highs and stuff...i was wondering does the ipod play the music exactly how an mp3 is? i have a little cheap mp3 player and it has an eq and it still doesn't sound as good as a cd i would burn....does the ipod work better?

[cclautti]

I used the one from peripheral electronics and got to keep my sirius and also I can control my ipod from the steering wheel.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa289/SRTOCHO/CIMG1304-1.jpg

do you lose your sirius presets?...is it compatible with mygig w/ nav?

[SRTOCHO]

I dont know if its compatible with the MyGig but it comes up as VES and my sirius still works like normal and has not affected the NAV. I dont really care for the radio because of all the talk and it seems like sat radio is gonna end up the same way. Either way I have 5750 songs on my iPod to choose from.

itsaboikacy: I have the Kicker sound system my SRT came with and I think it sounds really good. The difference might be in the way it connects from the bottom plug like a dock rather than the headphone jack. Also this Interface also charges my iPod.

[SRT Ceaze]

so installing the iPod interface wont get rid of your satelite radio or any other functions? does this interface work with the iPhone? ...what does VES stand for? is that the rear DVD player hook up?

[Immo]

I dont know if its compatible with the MyGig but it comes up as VES and my sirius still works like normal and has not affected the NAV.

Just to clarify, you didn't lose your Sat presets with the peripheral electronics ipod solution?

[SRTOCHO]

so installing the iPod interface wont get rid of your satelite radio or any other functions? does this interface work with the iPhone? ...what does VES stand for? is that the rear DVD player hook up?

Video Entertainment System.

[SRTOCHO]

Just to clarify, you didn't lose your Sat presets with the peripheral electronics ipod solution?

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa289/SRTOCHO/CIMG1330a.jpg

[Immo]

Thanks!! Now why couldn't Mopar do that???

[bandgeek99]

I used the one from peripheral electronics and got to keep my sirius and also I can control my ipod from the steering wheel.

Can you tell us the part number? Any other boxes needed, and their part numbers as well?

Thanks!

[Immo]

Can you tell us the part number? Any other boxes needed, and their part numbers as well?

Thanks!

http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/
Part #CHYP
Category: iPod Solutions

Important Vehicle Compatibility Notes
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Vehicle Compatibility Notes (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#3)
Instruction Manual (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#8)

See More Applications:
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iPod and auxiliary input interface for Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles ˆ Top of Page (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#top)

Product Description The CHYP is a plug-and-play iPod and auxiliary audio input interface for late model Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles. It is compatible with Nano, Photo, Mini, and Gen 3, Gen 4, and Gen 5 iPods. Using either the iPod clickwheel or factory radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped), customers can track forward and back for songs as well as rewind and fast-forward them. And because the CHYP connects directly to the radio, it maintains the original digital-quality sound.

The CHYP also comes with both an RCA jack and +12 volt output to add an auxiliary input. So customers can choose to select either their iPod or auxiliary input device to play through their factory radio. When selected through the radio, the iPod pauses and plays automatically. The CHYP even charges the iPod.
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Vehicle Compatibility Notes Not compatible with REF model factory radios. Model is indicated on the face of the factory radio. Compatible with RAQ, REC, and RAK series factory radios. If the vehicle has a VES (Video Entertainment System), it must be disconnected. The audio from the VES willno longer play through the factory stereo, but the video and wireless headphones will still function normally. VES does NOT operate in R.A.P. mode, the radio will automatically switch from the CHYP to tuner mode during R.A.P. (Retained Accessory Power). Compatible with factory installed satellite.

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Product Features
iPod controls though factory radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped)
Control of the iPod through the iPods clickwheel control is retained
Audio feeds directly into the factory radio for best sound quality
Charges iPod’s internal battery
Compatible with factory installed satellite
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Instruction Manual Link(s) *Requires Adobe Acrobat Click here for the CHYP instructions (http://peripheralelectronics.com/periph_products/Instructions/chyp_instructions.pdf)

[cclautti]

http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/
Part #CHYP
Category: iPod Solutions

Important Vehicle Compatibility Notes
Click here for Vehicle Compatibility Notes (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#3)

Jump to:
Product Overview (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#0)
Product Description (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#2)
Product Features (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#5)
Vehicle Compatibility Notes (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#3)
Instruction Manual (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#8)

See More Applications:
See all applications for the CHYP (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/seeAllApps.aspx?ProductID=14)

Contact Peripheral:
Get more information on the CHYP (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/contactUs.asp?strProductRequest=CHYP)

http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/graphics/prod_images/CHYP.jpg » Vehicle Compatibility Notes (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#3) Product Overview
iPod and auxiliary input interface for Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles ˆ Top of Page (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#top)

Product Description The CHYP is a plug-and-play iPod and auxiliary audio input interface for late model Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles. It is compatible with Nano, Photo, Mini, and Gen 3, Gen 4, and Gen 5 iPods. Using either the iPod clickwheel or factory radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped), customers can track forward and back for songs as well as rewind and fast-forward them. And because the CHYP connects directly to the radio, it maintains the original digital-quality sound.

The CHYP also comes with both an RCA jack and +12 volt output to add an auxiliary input. So customers can choose to select either their iPod or auxiliary input device to play through their factory radio. When selected through the radio, the iPod pauses and plays automatically. The CHYP even charges the iPod.
ˆ Top of Page (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#top)

Vehicle Compatibility Notes Not compatible with REF model factory radios. Model is indicated on the face of the factory radio. Compatible with RAQ, REC, and RAK series factory radios. If the vehicle has a VES (Video Entertainment System), it must be disconnected. The audio from the VES willno longer play through the factory stereo, but the video and wireless headphones will still function normally. VES does NOT operate in R.A.P. mode, the radio will automatically switch from the CHYP to tuner mode during R.A.P. (Retained Accessory Power). Compatible with factory installed satellite.

ˆ Top of Page (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#top)


Product Features
iPod controls though factory radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped)
Control of the iPod through the iPods clickwheel control is retained
Audio feeds directly into the factory radio for best sound quality
Charges iPod’s internal battery
Compatible with factory installed satellite
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Instruction Manual Link(s) *Requires Adobe Acrobat Click here for the CHYP instructions (http://peripheralelectronics.com/periph_products/Instructions/chyp_instructions.pdf)



does not work w/ 08's with mygig...emailed and they said they "might" have something in the works

[Immo]

does not work w/ 08's with mygig...emailed and they said they "might" have something in the works

I'd rather have just mygig. At least you can upload MP3's....

[cclautti]

I'd rather have just mygig. At least you can upload MP3's....

until you realize that mygig only holds about 6-8 gigs worth...most ipods are 30gb or bigger

[Immo]

This is from the SRT Chat Session:

Originally Posted by ResumeSpeed View Post
Per the Mopar integrated iPod adaptor for the MyGIG radio (p/n 82210787AB) - I understand that this adaptor is not compatible with the 2008 RER MyGIG navigation radios, and that 2009 production radios will address this issue. Question: Will there be a solution/fix for 2008 MyGIG RER owners?

The updated version should be available now. Check with your dealer and a have him call Mopar direct. Catalog info might not be up to date.

[SRTOCHO]

until you realize that mygig only holds about 6-8 gigs worth...most ipods are 30gb or bigger

I have an 80g which now just stays in my car.

[zionspop]

With the Peripheral I-Pod interface hooked up, can you see the artists name, and or song title on the nav screen?

[SRTOCHO]

With the Peripheral I-Pod interface hooked up, can you see the artists name, and or song title on the nav screen?

No you cant, that was a con on my list, but now I just make playlists on hit shuffle. Or just choose a genre and shuffle.

[Part Deux]

Who needs satellite anymore? I'm getting tired of listening to the extremely low bit rate on some of the stations. Thanks for the great write ups!

[kristop78]

Has anyone tried to use an iPhone or iPod Touch with the mopar or peripheral electronics units?

[JTErrA06]

So I have to disconnect the rear dvd player?

[Rhino45]

http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/
Part #CHYP
Category: iPod Solutions

Important Vehicle Compatibility Notes
Click here for Vehicle Compatibility Notes (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#3)

Jump to:
Product Overview (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#0)
Product Description (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#2)
Product Features (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#5)
Vehicle Compatibility Notes (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#3)
Instruction Manual (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#8)

See More Applications:
See all applications for the CHYP (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/seeAllApps.aspx?ProductID=14)

Contact Peripheral:
Get more information on the CHYP (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/contactUs.asp?strProductRequest=CHYP)

http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/graphics/prod_images/CHYP.jpg » Vehicle Compatibility Notes (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#3) Product Overview
iPod and auxiliary input interface for Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles ˆ Top of Page (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#top)

Product Description The CHYP is a plug-and-play iPod and auxiliary audio input interface for late model Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles. It is compatible with Nano, Photo, Mini, and Gen 3, Gen 4, and Gen 5 iPods. Using either the iPod clickwheel or factory radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped), customers can track forward and back for songs as well as rewind and fast-forward them. And because the CHYP connects directly to the radio, it maintains the original digital-quality sound.

The CHYP also comes with both an RCA jack and +12 volt output to add an auxiliary input. So customers can choose to select either their iPod or auxiliary input device to play through their factory radio. When selected through the radio, the iPod pauses and plays automatically. The CHYP even charges the iPod.
ˆ Top of Page (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#top)

Vehicle Compatibility Notes Not compatible with REF model factory radios. Model is indicated on the face of the factory radio. Compatible with RAQ, REC, and RAK series factory radios. If the vehicle has a VES (Video Entertainment System), it must be disconnected. The audio from the VES willno longer play through the factory stereo, but the video and wireless headphones will still function normally. VES does NOT operate in R.A.P. mode, the radio will automatically switch from the CHYP to tuner mode during R.A.P. (Retained Accessory Power). Compatible with factory installed satellite.

ˆ Top of Page (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#top)


Product Features
iPod controls though factory radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped)
Control of the iPod through the iPods clickwheel control is retained
Audio feeds directly into the factory radio for best sound quality
Charges iPod’s internal battery
Compatible with factory installed satellite
ˆ Top of Page (http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/#top)



Instruction Manual Link(s) *Requires Adobe Acrobat Click here for the CHYP instructions (http://peripheralelectronics.com/periph_products/Instructions/chyp_instructions.pdf)
Hey there cclautti,

Do you know if the CHYP will work with 6th Generation iPods like the 160GB (for that matter will the one from MOPAR). Tried to email Peripheral, but there tech guy had an out of office reply. Also, someone said that it does show anything about the song on the screen. Is this true? Thanks.

[cclautti]

im not 100% sure i emailed them specifically about 08 chargers not particular ipods....they were pretty quick in getting back to me so be patient

[Anguish]

im not 100% sure i emailed them specifically about 08 chargers not particular ipods....they were pretty quick in getting back to me so be patient

I THINK I'm following the consensus, but I'd just like to double-check. 2008 cars with REN, we don't have an integration solution at all, correct?

The Mopar kit doesn't seem to support 2008, and our cars don't seem to have ever got the UCI option the Journey has.

[MidBlue r/t]

Has anyone tried playing video on the nav using the ipod? i know it works on the VES by going to video options on the ipod and turning tv on or off one of the two. If there's just someway to bypass the backup camera option on the decl and feed it the ipod video signal.

[cclautti]

Has anyone tried playing video on the nav using the ipod? i know it works on the VES by going to video options on the ipod and turning tv on or off one of the two. If there's just someway to bypass the backup camera option on the decl and feed it the ipod video signal.

probably need to get the mygig lockpick

[Anguish]

does not work w/ 08's with mygig...emailed and they said they "might" have something in the works

Just an update here. I contacted them also and I'm told that there is NOT anything in the works for '08 MyGig radios. Bummer.

[The Gassman]

Has anyone called in & found out whether the integration is shipping for the '08 RER's?
My dealer was no help & kept coming up with the cable for the other radios.

This is from the SRT Chat Session:

Originally Posted by ResumeSpeed View Post
Per the Mopar integrated iPod adaptor for the MyGIG radio (p/n 82210787AB) - I understand that this adaptor is not compatible with the 2008 RER MyGIG navigation radios, and that 2009 production radios will address this issue. Question: Will there be a solution/fix for 2008 MyGIG RER owners?

The updated version should be available now. Check with your dealer and a have him call Mopar direct. Catalog info might not be up to date.

[JesseJames1485]

Has anyone tried to use an iPhone or iPod Touch with the mopar or peripheral electronics units?

Just got an mopar adapter from ebay and install it tonight. Pretty easy to do. only used two screwdrivers and an set of pliers. But i guess this doesnt work with the Iphone. Cant get the dodge logo to show up on the iphone nor will it let me change channels or here anything from the phone. going to try it tomorrow with friends ipod to make sure the unit works. i also have VES install on my REC radio. im going to try uninstalling that to see if it works then.

[Anguish]

I just wanted to commit to writing my eventual findings regarding iPod and the 2008 MyGig radios. I've gone in circles trying to figure out if the 2008s did or did not have iPod integration capabilities. Last I'd been able to figure out, the MyGig in the 2009 Journey was the first to actually offer UCI (UConnect with iPod).

Well, I've got actual news. I ordered an REN (MyGig without Nav) and ordered factory UConnect on it. I am pleased to say that in the glovebox, there is a nice 12" iPod integration cable.

It's now my suspicion that it's the RER (MyGig with Nav) that never got iPod integration. It's kind of a shame that this sort of feature is so obfuscated to find out about.

[The Gassman]

That blows...

I bought the same car as you Anguish, but picked up the RER w/Nav.

Who would have thought such a highly touted feature wouldn't be available with Dodge's top-end radio. Dodge has been generously advertising it in the States for better than 6 months.

Glad to hear it worked out on your REN.

[MidlifeCrisis]

Today I installed the iPod Integration Kit in my 2006 R/T with the REC navigation radio.

The steps involved in the installation are pretty simple, but actually doing them is a bit tricky because of the small space you have to work in. Plus, I wasn't able to get my navigation system completely out of the dash. I was able to unplug the big middle cable, and after fighting it for a while I was able to unplug the small cable on the left (as you face it). But it turns out there's a third cable on the right and I couldn't figure out how to disconnect it (I couldn't see it, only feel it with my hand) so I just left it plugged in and worked around my nav. Definitely made the install a bit more tricky.

Anyway, I got it done and I'm really loving it! The interface is actually kinda awkward, but that's forgivable because they're making the system do something it wasn't designed to do. Plus, since I pretty much always listen to my iPod in shuffle mode, I don't have to deal with the strange channel-changing scheme. But for those curious, it appears that it can only manage 100 songs at a time, so if you want to go to the next 100, you have to switch to a particular channel (101). If you want to go to the previous 100, you go to another particular channel (250).

There's one thing it can do which is both good and bad. You can browse by genre, composer, etc., and then have it shuffle within that parameter! So I could select "heavy metal" and have it shuffle through only those songs. I'm pretty sure you can't do that on the iPod itself...the shuffle mode is all-or-nothing...I think. Maybe I'm wrong. Anyway, the bad thing about this is that once you narrow it down to a category, it's not really clear how to back out of this category so you can hear everything on your iPod! To do that, I had to disconnect my iPod, set it to shuffle mode, and then reconnect it. At that point the kit's shuffle mode started doing my entire song collection instead of the previously selected category.

I think some people have reported that it will "forget" your shuffle when you turn the car off and back on. This isn't the case with me, though...it picks up at the same song and it remembers the shuffle order that it generated when I first selected shuffle mode. Which is great!

So anyway, I'm very happy with this install. My music sounds a lot better now because I don't have to use a crappy FM transmitter to get my iPod to play in the car, and now I have all my song info displayed right there on the big screen.

[yldthng]

Dang . . . and I just play my iPod with the cassette adapter . . . LOL . . .

[MidlifeCrisis]

Dang . . . and I just play my iPod with the cassette adapter . . . LOL . . .

We had a cassette adapter in the car we just traded in, and it's much better than the FM transmitter! At least with the cassette thing you don't get constant background static and interference from other radio stations. Plus, the FM thing really limits the volume so you have to crank up your stereo in order to hear it at normal levels (don't forget to turn it down before you switch to something else!).

[yldthng]

Yep . . . I use the cassette adapter for my XM as well, and I don't have any problems with bad reception . . .

[NoFearSRT8]

I just used the audio connection inputs for my 2006 rear dvd entertainment VES and plugged my IPOD into it. Works fine. Bought the connection with video and usb capabilities from the local electronics store for under $30. Works just fine..:grin:

[Anguish]

I plugged the cable that came with the car into the jack in the glovebox (immediately to the right of the latch, facing downward and easy to not notice). My 80G video iPod was immediately detected by the REN and I've got a new tab for it. Interface is quite usable but I'm going to have to do some housekeeping. 60G and 10,000 tracks amounts to a LOT of scrolling. Took 21 pages to get to Pink Floyd, then 8 pages to get to Pulse CD1 then 4 more pages to get to Sorrow (track 10). That's my personal sound test track.

Anyway, the integration works great. The MyGig remembers exactly where it was at in a song, so when you start the car again, it picks up right there.

You can't (evidently) get song info in the EVIC like FM/Sat but the wheel controls do let you navigate through the menus to select songs etc.

Folks who get MyGig with UCI in 2009 will be happy campers. UCI is the specific thing needed. It's part of the UConnect technology. In 2008, REN gets UCI if UConnect is added. RER doesn't, even if UConnect is added.

[Scotimus]

I plugged the cable that came with the car into the jack in the glovebox (immediately to the right of the latch, facing downward and easy to not notice). My 80G video iPod was immediately detected by the REN and I've got a new tab for it. Interface is quite usable but I'm going to have to do some housekeeping. 60G and 10,000 tracks amounts to a LOT of scrolling. Took 21 pages to get to Pink Floyd, then 8 pages to get to Pulse CD1 then 4 more pages to get to Sorrow (track 10). That's my personal sound test track.

Anyway, the integration works great. The MyGig remembers exactly where it was at in a song, so when you start the car again, it picks up right there.

You can't (evidently) get song info in the EVIC like FM/Sat but the wheel controls do let you navigate through the menus to select songs etc.

Folks who get MyGig with UCI in 2009 will be happy campers. UCI is the specific thing needed. It's part of the UConnect technology. In 2008, REN gets UCI if UConnect is added. RER doesn't, even if UConnect is added.

Ok I just want to see if I have this straight then. I have a 2008 R/T with Mygig Nav system. So it is impossible to have the UCI cable installed on my system. There is no way for the dealer to do this?

[Anguish]

Ok I just want to see if I have this straight then. I have a 2008 R/T with Mygig Nav system. So it is impossible to have the UCI cable installed on my system. There is no way for the dealer to do this?

Correct. As of this time, there doesn't seem to be any way to get UCI on an RER (2008 MyGig with Nav). The 2009 MyGig with Nav will support this, but the interface can't be back-ported onto the 2008 radio. Until and unless someone 3rd-party releases a product, there's no integration option.

Here's a great site that has information on the MyGig radios in general.

http://mofv.com/MyGIG/

Here's a specific thread regarding this very issue.

http://mofv.com/MyGIG/BBS/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=38

I don't think you can even pull the Nav functionality and install an REN firmware.

[chargerhemi08]

does it only work with the ipod

[Smithinc49]

I just used the audio connection inputs for my 2006 rear dvd entertainment VES and plugged my IPOD into it. Works fine. Bought the connection with video and usb capabilities from the local electronics store for under $30. Works just fine..:grin:

So are you saying you bought the plug that plugs from your headphone jack on your iPod to the Red/White inputs in your VES? If thats the case why do you mention video and usb capabilities? I'm confused.

[Anguish]

does it only work with the ipod

Almost guaranteed. The cable goes from a specialized socket in the glovebox to the bottom of the iPod. So it can only be connected to something that has the same physical connector as an iPod. Then, it's fully integrated with the radio in terms of pulling out playlists and whatnot, and the tab on the MyGig says "iPod", so it's very likely the software is also written for that particular brand.

[chargerhemi08]

Almost guaranteed. The cable goes from a specialized socket in the glovebox to the bottom of the iPod. So it can only be connected to something that has the same physical connector as an iPod. Then, it's fully integrated with the radio in terms of pulling out playlists and whatnot, and the tab on the MyGig says "iPod", so it's very likely the software is also written for that particular brand.

that sucks i have a zune i dont like ipods!! but o well

[Scotimus]

Correct. As of this time, there doesn't seem to be any way to get UCI on an RER (2008 MyGig with Nav). The 2009 MyGig with Nav will support this, but the interface can't be back-ported onto the 2008 radio. Until and unless someone 3rd-party releases a product, there's no integration option.

Here's a great site that has information on the MyGig radios in general.

http://mofv.com/MyGIG/

Here's a specific thread regarding this very issue.

http://mofv.com/MyGIG/BBS/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=38

I don't think you can even pull the Nav functionality and install an REN firmware.

Thanks for info. I'll go check it out. I guess i'll keep hoping that a 3rd party releases something soon.

On a side note, the Pegasus rocks!! I have the Titanium model sitting on my desk at work. I was so pissed when they blew it up!! ;-)

[steinism]

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa289/SRTOCHO/CIMG1330a.jpg

what does the iPod screen look like and how much of the iPod's functions can you control from the head unit?