IN DASH Car2AUX

Yeah, it took me eight months to get up the nerve to do this (XM install):



I have read of people who have accessed the back of the radio by yanking the vent next to it (by the glove box) and maybe removing the glove box, but I'm not sure on that last part. It seems the issue is getting one's hand behind the radio in such a fashion as to get enough leverage to insert the plug firmly. Just out of curiosity, where will the stereo wire go after it leaves your dash?

 

Just make sure you contact our support form on gromaudio.com
We fixed that glitch and now everything works fine.
BTW: There is better way to install adapter as shown in here:
youtube.com/watch?v=ll4HIwQuHT4

 

Whoda Thunk It, I saw in your sig that you installed the Coastal 2" receiver. How hard was it? Does it seem sturdy and are you happy with it? Would like something to carry my bike.

 

I just ordered this thing too. It's a little concerning that someone had this issue back in 07 and u still recieved a faulty unit a year later. I really hope mine gets shipped with the correct "chip". I'll repost when I get it installed and let everyone know how it went.

 

Well I got mine in today, and got it installed in about 20 minutes. First time I tried it I turned my car on and it didn't work, so I unplugged and plugged it back in (this time I heard a little snap, probably from the tab locking into place), turned on my car and all was well. Unlike Whoda, I just used a phillips screw driver to unscrew that huge block of wires. Moving it over into the glove box area was a HUGE pain in the nice person, but I eventually pulled it off.

One of the times I turned my car on, the MFD displayed No Audio, and when I pressed Disc it showed No Disc, but I turned my car off and on again and it worked.
I just hope it keeps on working.

All in all, you can't beat the price. I would recommend this product. It does what it's supposed to.

 

Does the Car2AUX work with the iPhone (Edge not 3G) and does it lock out control of the ipod? Can you change playlists on the head unit or just songs?

 

I'm using it with my 3G Iphone and it's working perfectly, not even any interference noise when i received a call while it was plugged in.

When I placed my order, I asked for an iPod cable, but instead they gave me a regular audio cable, so I'm not sure (but i'm guessing yes) if it works with the steering wheel controls. I think the way it works is that, the device tricks the radio into thinking a CD changer is installed, and routes your first 6 playlists through discs 1-6, you push up and down on the controls to skip through songs within a playlist, and press and hold to jump to the next playlist.

Maybe someone else can correct me if i'm wrong, but I think this is the way it works. I'm looking to aquire a iPod cable for my GROM unit soon so I can test this out for myself.

 

Whoops, double post, sorry!

 

A few other tricks and notes:
When removing the glove box, note that on the right side there is also a device to detach/unhook which makes the glove box open slowly. If you don't notice this, you might break it off.
To get that AC cover off, there are two tabs on the bottom. On mine they are even a yellow color which makes them easy to see. Press on them from the rear while trying to pull from the front.
On the first try, NO CD appeared. I'm not sure if it was resetting the GROM connector or recycling the car on/off but then it worked.
A suggestion: buy from radio shack a 1/8 audio connector (274-0249) and mount that on the AC panel near the bottom. I prefer to have my MP3 player in the front cup holder so a short cable from the connector to the MP3 works great. Also, it's less threatening to drill a hole in that AC cover while you have it out of the car.

 

I installed a Car2AUX in my '05 back a couple of years ago. Yes, I had to take the whole dash apart to get to the back of the MFD to install it. But with the help of Chris Dragon's step-by-step guide to dismantling/reassembling the dash, it was a piece of cake.

 

I just got the base model 09 prius so no aux jack. Will this work without a cd changer ?

 

I just tried to watch that video and got a message that it was removed due to copyright claim by Warner Music Group.

Anyone know if the video is available elsewhere or does someone here have it?

 

Yes, try this link.
GROMified: Toyota Prius 2008
I think the music was the problem. They say you can get permission to use it but we wrote to so many places to have it. No reply

 

Thanks!

I noticed that in the video the vent is removed starting at the bottom instead of at the top as told to do so in other instructions. Is it easier to remove this way?

 

I do not think there is any difference, just personal preference

 

Ok.

Another question: Do you see any problem using this

Dual

with the Car2Aux adapter?