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Post by Glennbates » Tue Jan 02, 2018 9:02 pm

Hi, I have been using one of these for a while now with disappointing results. Often, when returning to car, the connection is lost. Head unit displays iPod info and functions work but without volume! Is there a connection sequence for this? I have replaced the USB/ AUX connector but no improvement. Dealer not much help. Any ideas?
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Post by Maniac » Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:50 am

What iPod are you using?

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Post by srhutch » Sun Jan 14, 2018 11:58 am

Have you tried a usb stick instead of the iPod. Works just as well.

Using a program called iTunes export means you can hav3 your playlists as well.
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Post by Glennbates » Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:55 pm

Maniac wrote: Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:50 am What iPod are you using?
Hi, it's an iPod nano. Sometimes works well but loses sound for no real reason!
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Post by Maniac » Sun Jan 14, 2018 11:05 pm

I ask only as I had that issue from time to time with an old iPod classic. It didn’t wake in time for the car to see it.

As above, usb is better/more reliable.

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Post by Glennbates » Mon Jan 15, 2018 4:37 pm

Cheers for that. I'll give it a go.

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Post by AnubisZed » Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:33 am

Have you tried replacing the Y cable?
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