I want to play my iPhone in my vehicle

[lovemachine]

I want to play my iPhone thru the speakers of my Jeep. The factory radio doesn't have an AUX jack for headphones or anything, so I can't go that route.

What is the best way to go, that you guys have found? I really don't want to replace the radio, but I can see myself doing that, but not yet.

 

[04DarkShadowGT]

At this point your easiest option in an FM modulator. My wife has one in here G6, it kinda sucks but unless you want to tear into the dash it may be your only option.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

yep FM transmitter is your only option, at this point.

I would suggest getting a 5 or 10 watt transmitter that way, you and every one with in a mile or so of you will hear what you are playing.

 

[ranger2k]

Try this:

Amazon.com: ATC New All Channel Wireless Mini Rapid Automobile Car Charger Cigarette Lighter + FM Radio Adapter Transmitter /Modulator For Apple iPod / iPhone / iTouch 3G, & 3G S / Nano / Classic / Touch / Video MP3 player, -LCD Display,Black: Electr

 

[lordjackel]

You just need an RF transmitter.

They make specific ones for the Iphone...you plug your phone into this device and it plugs into your cigarette lighter. They you tune your radio to a specific radio frequency and whola iphone through your car

Here is a link to a BBY version.
Griffin - RoadTrip Hands-Free Vehicle Dock for Apple® iPod® and iPhone® - NA15005 car accessories&cp=1&lp=12

Note there are better cheaper ones out there but this was one I could find quickly just to show you.

 

[PapaScout]

Hands down the best way I've found is a little adapter that connects to the back of your Jeep stereo where a cd changer would typically go.

About $60 and easy to install. Basically, now I can connect anything with a 1/8" earphone plug directly into my stereo system.

http://www.amazon.com/Precision-Interface-Electronics-CHRY02-AUX-auxiliary/dp/B002GJCW68

The link is to the one I bought but make sure you get the one for your model/year.

 

[zombiekilla]

I had an RF modulator installed into my wifes expedition. It is under the dash and gets better reception than the cig lighter type. It also came with an aux plug to use.

 

[hooky]

The Griffin stuff is good. Prior to my job change a couple of years ago now, I sold them some software and consulting and they hooked me up with all kinds of goodies. It was all good stuff. I gave the iTrip prototype to my sister in law and she loves it.

Play and charge your iPhone in your car | Griffin Technology

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

My truck has a cassette tape player in it. I still have an old CD-cassette tape adaptor from back in the day when CD players were not common in vehicles...I use it to input my Iphone into my stereo and it works pretty good.

 

[danielocean03]

Hands down the best way I've found is a little adapter that connects to the back of your Jeep stereo where a cd changer would typically go.

About $60 and easy to install. Basically, now I can connect anything with a 1/8" earphone plug directly into my stereo system.

Amazon.com: Precision Interface Electronics CHRY02-AUX Add an auxiliary input to select 2002-04 Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep vehicles: Car Electronics

The link is to the one I bought but make sure you get the one for your model/year.

Huge , That's the only the only way to go IMHO. I can't stand those stupid FM transmitters, static galore.

 

[danielocean03]

I've installed a handful of these kits: http://www.google.com/products/cata...&sa=X&ei=yXhOT5XxG6j0sQK4-ckh&ved=0CGYQ8wIwAg#

They're good to go.

 

[lovemachine]

In my way of thinking, if I have to open the dash, or take the radio out, I might as well just replace the whole stereo.

I'll look into that FM transmitter. I may even look into new stereos...

 

[Scutter01]

Huge , That's the only the only way to go IMHO. I can't stand those stupid FM transmitters, static galore.

I don't like FM modulators. I get sick of trying to find an open channel when I'm driving. In some areas, it's so congested that there's nothing open enough to allow me to use the modulator without a ton of annoying static. I eventually got fed up and just bought a new head unit with an AUX port and a USB port on the front. The USB is technically for connecting an iPod, but I use it to charge my cellphone. and I use the AUX for my MP3 player. It was WELL worth the money.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

I don't like FM modulators. I get sick of trying to find an open channel when I'm driving. In some areas, it's so congested that there's nothing open enough to allow me to use the modulator without a ton of annoying static. I eventually got fed up and just bought a new head unit with an AUX port and a USB port on the front. The USB is technically for connecting an iPod, but I use it to charge my cellphone. and I use the AUX for my MP3 player. It was WELL worth the money.

just as a heads up. you can put music on a thumb drive and plug it into that USB port and play music from it.

 

[Scutter01]

just as a heads up. you can put music on a thumb drive and plug it into that USB port and play music from it.

Yeah, but I don't. I don't like the browsing controls on my head unit. I'd rather plug my iPod into AUX and use the iPod controls instead. According to the instructions, you can disable the head unit control of the iPod when it's connected to USB, but I've never gotten it to work right, so I just stick with AUX. Plus, it leaves the USB port open for recharging my phone.

 

[Fletch]

FM transmitters suck, IMO. I tried about 3 of them and gave up. Replaced both of my stereos with ones that had USB jacks and iPhone integration, couldn't be happier.

 

[steveh_131]

I just picked up one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053F482I/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_detailshttp://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Tran...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330545316&sr=1-1

FM transmitters are a pain, I have to agree. But I switch between three different vehicles at times, and I don't want to install a new stereo in all of them.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Yeah, but I don't. I don't like the browsing controls on my head unit. I'd rather plug my iPod into AUX and use the iPod controls instead. According to the instructions, you can disable the head unit control of the iPod when it's connected to USB, but I've never gotten it to work right, so I just stick with AUX. Plus, it leaves the USB port open for recharging my phone.

very good point, Im lucky that my head unit works great with my ipod. I just thought i would throw that out there incase you didnt know.

 

[Double T]

I paid 30 bucks at wally world for an AM/FM stereo that also had an AUX input on the front panel.

Took me about 10 minutes to install (well, it didn't help some douche stole my pioneer cd player...)

It was an off brand, but served it's purpose. I don't like broadcasting unencrypted stuff though.

 

[darkkevin]

Have you tried uncooked rice!