Playing MP3s on my car radio/CD player

GustyGardenGalaxy

I'm trying to figure out the best way to play MP3s on my car radio/CD player.

I usually use my DS Lite as an MP3 player and that of course has a stereo audio output mini jack. So how best to get this to output sound to my car radio?

'Best' way seems to be to somehow remove the radio/CD player and plug in some kind of auxilliary unit into the back, but this looks like being a pain to do.

Next best option is to get one of the FM transmitters that people use for iPhones, etc that uses a radio frequency that you then tune your radio too, problem is that they are subject to interference and need retuning on long journeys.

Next option - buy a new radio/CD player! No thanks.

Any ideas please?

marlot

I highly recommend going the auxilliary route. I tried FM transmistters and found them a real faf. I now use an xcarlink.

richard734

Do some research on your car/stereo - does it have the option of adding a CD multiplayer? The chances are, for around £20-£50 you will be able to but a suitable aux cable that fits your stereo, either IPOD or other connection at the front.

GustyGardenGalaxy

I would need to remove the radio/CD player to check the connections on the rear, but I believe it can be done.

any recommendations where to buy a suitable aux cable please?

richard734

Find out if the cable is available for your stereo. A quick google of the 'stereo make/model Aux Cable' will show you if they are available.
There are lots of different places to get them and there is always Amazon
If your stereo is 'branded' ie 'Ford/Renault, a quick google again or a look through teh handbook will let you know what you need - or post the make/model + any other info on the streo/car on here and someone may well do teh looking for you

marlot

GustyGardenGalaxy wrote: »

I would need to remove the radio/CD player to check the connections on the rear, but I believe it can be done.

any recommendations where to buy a suitable aux cable please?

How would we know, you haven't even told us the make and model!

GustyGardenGalaxy

Corolla 1.6 VVT-i (2003)

richard734

stereo make? Model number? there are 4 different variations of stereo that I have found already... Do you already have a CD Changer attached?

richard734

Found this for a generic solution - not promoting or recomending

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product_list/c_path/669_324_450/spd/toyota-ipod-stereo-interfaces.html

GustyGardenGalaxy

richard734 wrote: »

stereo make? Model number? there are 4 different variations of stereo that I have found already... Do you already have a CD Changer attached?

The radio/CD player has '58807' on the front. I haven't yet gone through the process of removing it.

Nope, no CD changer attached.

savemoney

My Honda plays mp3;s from cd player but want a solution to play from usb. I got this for xmas it comes with free fitting

http://www.support.pure.com/products/product.asp?Product=VL-61716