Member Since: 26 Feb 2013
Location: Hampshire
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D4 GS MY10 USB Connection Module
Hi All,
About to purchase a D4 GS MY10. Obviously doesn't come with many toys but I can handle that (I think!!). One thing iwould be missing is proper iPod control. I have this in another car and really love it. Does anyone know if you can retrofit the USB connection module (as used in XS and HSE models) so that I can do this or can I only use the aux input behind the central console?
Any advice would be most welcome.
Cheers,
17th Mar 2013 2:39 pm
100wheeler
Member Since: 26 Feb 2013
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 67
Ok,
I'll take that as a NO then!!
Thanks for looking.
Has anyone got experience of the Alpine/Pure Ezi-DAB add on? For those that haven't seen it, it provides hardwired DAB radio (via a windscreen mounted digital antenna) and iPod control. Looks like a pretty smart solution although obviously still a bolt on.
Anyone used one?
22nd Mar 2013 8:04 pm
RRR207
Member Since: 12 Oct 2011
Location: Bristol
Posts: 372
I spoke to TLO about this as there was a cubby lid on eBay with the USB plug etc.....
He says that there wouldn't be anything to plug it into as us GS owners don't have the fancy infotainment/satnav in the dash.
You do have the Aux input beside the power socket for the back seats. This does alow you to use your ipod but you have to control it through the ipod.Nick
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23rd Mar 2013 3:39 am
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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Never done it .. But no reason why it can't be added .
You would need the module and cables any it would need enablingG4 Gone ...but not forgotten
23rd Mar 2013 7:37 am
100wheeler
Member Since: 26 Feb 2013
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 67
Yes, thanks.
Think I'll try the Aux socket for the time being and see where that gets me. As long as the sound is ok then it will do. I just wanted to try and get away from trailing leads....
Cheers.
23rd Mar 2013 9:40 am
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7th Sep 2013 9:49 pm
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Wiggs do you think this could be done and what costs would be involved I could do with a USB connection in my commercial that would allow a better connection for the iPod than the Aux lead. MY18 RRS Autobiography Fuji White
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8th Sep 2013 11:44 am
100wheeler
Member Since: 26 Feb 2013
Location: Hampshire
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Hi. Yes I do use the aux in with the iPod and the sound is fine. The issues really are keeping the iPod charged and selecting songs. Both can be achieved but its a bit amateurish. If you have the option to spec USB connection that's the way I would go.
8th Sep 2013 2:18 pm
Ploughman
Member Since: 03 Feb 2013
Location: North Yorkshire
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In my 59 plate D4 GS i use one of these with a usb lighter socket and the apple lightning adapter for the iphone 5s
While cleaning the car the other day i found an electrical socket under the centre cup holders, could this be where the cars usb loom would connect if it had the ipod connection?
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