FLEX ROD Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Okay folks when my dad died in March, my mother gave me his 2000 Jeep Cherokee but the truck only has a radio and tape deck. One would have thought that a 2000 Laredo would have had a cd player in it, well it does not and in 6 days my son and I are heading up to Nakina to go and visit EDDIE, in Attawapiskat but that is just too long and too far to travel without some toones. Does anybody know how or what is needed to connect an IPOD? The radio / tape deck does not have any auxiliary ports it is a standard unit from Chrysler. Any and all advice is appreciated. Thank you, FLEX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) fm transmitter it will play on an fm frequency on your dial inexpensive units can be had at factorydirect Edited June 24, 2010 by Raf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattletrap2 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 You can pick up an adaptor. I got mine at Costco. You just plug it into the cigarette lighter socket with iPod in it and tune the car radio to a station not in use. When the adaptor and radio are set to the same station, it plays the ipod over that station. Works okay, better in some places than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLEX ROD Posted June 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 fm transmitter it will play on an fm frequency on your dial inexpensive units can be had at factorydirect Many thanks Raf, that is what I was looking for as I do not want to replace the exsiting unit, just not worth it in my oppion. Thank you. FLEX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Many thanks Raf, that is what I was looking for as I do not want to replace the exsiting unit, just not worth it in my oppion. Thank you. FLEX it's not.. especially when you figure out how much stuff you gotta yank to get at the stereo in the jeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudzy Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Canadian Tire often has a half decent FM transmitter than goes on sale for $10 at 50% off fairly often. Keep an eye out for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLEX ROD Posted June 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 You can pick up an adaptor. I got mine at Costco. You just plug it into the cigarette lighter socket with iPod in it and tune the car radio to a station not in use. When the adaptor and radio are set to the same station, it plays the ipod over that station. Works okay, better in some places than others. Great thanks, I will check our Cosco and see if they have it as it is closer than Factory Direct, but it sounds like we have two different solutions, which one would work better any ideas? Thanks, FLEX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 same solution worded differently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLEX ROD Posted June 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 same solution worded differently You are very correct about the point of how much effoer would be required in replacing the unit in a Jeep, it would not be as easy as it was in the past. Any way, Cosco here I come. Thank you, all, gents. FLEX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattletrap2 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Great thanks, I will check our Cosco and see if they have it as it is closer than Factory Direct, but it sounds like we have two different solutions, which one would work better any ideas? Thanks, FLEX Yep, the adaptor I am talking about is an FM transmitter. This is one, mine is slightly different. My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 If it has a cassette deck, there used to be a kizmo that looked like a casette with a wire hanging out of it that you plugged into. Really don't know if they are still being made, but they don't need power as I recall, had one for playing a CD player through a vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzza Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 This is the thing Dave is referring to http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoAccessories/Plugin12VoltAccessories/PRD~0374464P/Digipower%252BAudio%252BCassette%252BAdaptor.jsp?locale=en I had one in a car with no aux and it was great, the FM transmitters are good but I've found quality can be a problem (no idea why when the transmitter is next to the radio!!!) the cassette adaptor is hardwired so is more consistent. The FM transmitters do charge the ipod though, so you might want to add one of these and plug the ipod lead into it. http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoAccessories/AutomotiveCellPhoneAccessories/PRD~0374457P/Certified%252B12V%252BUSB%252BBattery%252BCharger%252BAdaptor.jsp?locale=en Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) fm transmitters: if you're in a major metropolitan area, sometimes you can have problems with interference from "real" radio stations. it's a matter of finding a clear frequency.. in toronto they are few and far between -- i think i use 104.1. you will not have that issue north of 7. if you start getting interference, switch to a different frequency. Edited June 24, 2010 by Raf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Yup, like Raf said FM transmitter is the easiest way to go. They should have 4 separate frequencies to choose from also if you encounter interference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 9.99 at XS Cargo for FM transmitter. If ya only need it to work once. Has a little remote also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 12.99 at canadian tire 65% off. its a chargers to. fliers just came..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLEX ROD Posted June 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Thank you ALL!!! The input and the links even you guys are the best. FLEX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 If it has a cassette deck, there used to be a kizmo that looked like a casette with a wire hanging out of it that you plugged into. Really don't know if they are still being made, but they don't need power as I recall, had one for playing a CD player through a vehicle. My audiophile son says the tape deck adapter is the absolute best way to go. And they are still available for about $10. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) My audiophile son says the tape deck adapter is the absolute best way to go. And they are still available for about $10. JF Yup I find these a lot better then the AM/FM transmitters. Futureshop Cassette Adaptor Best Buy Cassette Adaptor Canadian Tire Cassette Adaptor Edited June 24, 2010 by Devious McMurphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Matt (my son) just said if you're nearby you're welcome to his. His cars have the inputs now. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otter649 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Yup I find these a lot better then the AM/FM transmitters. Futureshop Cassette Adaptor Best Buy Cassette Adaptor Canadian Tire Cassette Adaptor The cassette adaptor is the way to go as you can use for IPOD & MP3 players as well......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLEX ROD Posted June 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Matt (my son) just said if you're nearby you're welcome to his. His cars have the inputs now. JF Wow John please tell your som Matt a big thank you for the offer. I will swing by Best Buy on my way home and scratch another thing of of my list. So now I just have to sit and wait 7 more long days, till we will actually need it. Thank you, FLEX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistaredone Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Fm transmitters suck! I've bought cheep ones and $148 Monster top quality ones with same result. If you love music you need an aux plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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