New to Forum, not LC

[Cush]

Hello All

Just wanted to say that I just picked up a '97 FJ80. I had a '85 FJ60 for many years and many miles, then bought a 2000 Tundra. While it was a nice truck, it was not a LC. Im glad to be back behind the wheel again.

Has anyone hard wired a ipod into a '97? I'm pretty sure there is a connection in back of the stereo for a CD Changer, that I can plug the ipod into. Any info would be great.

GLAD TO BE BACK!!!!

 

[concretejungle]

Good to have you back. Here's the official mud salute .

Just one thing, if you say it's a 97' then it's an FZJ not an FJ. Anyways, welcome.

 

[GeoRoss]

I haven't done this, but Denon has something called the iLink? I think i connects through the a CD changer. I have heard of other decent ways about connecting through the CD changer as well that have less control options. Do a search at www.yotatech.com

I am right now just using the Monster transmitter and it works well enough for me.

Ross

 

[Kaderabek]

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[Romer]

Wwelcome back to the fold. I know you will enjoy your 80. You can also get a cassete adapter for the IPOd or an adapater that puts it on a Specific radio freq. This way you can use it in any vehicle.

 

[Cush]

Thanks for all the replies. I currenty use a tape adapter, and it works fine. I have used the FM thing too, but it is not as clear. Like I said, the tape is good.......but on principle, I hate using 80's technology to listen to MP3s - LOL.

I sent an email to the folks @ http://peripheralelectronics.com/ipod2car/index.shtml, to see if their product would work. They say it'll work for the '98, so I'll let you know what I find out.

 

[reffug]

Please just start referring to it as an FZJ-80 as previously mentioned by concrete......

Oh yaa......................

 

[maxnharry]

I've used the FM transmitter, the casette adapter and now have a stereo that has an input for the iPod. They all have their ups and downs and if you go with the FM or input route, you still will need a source for power for the ipod if you plan to play for a long time. I got a cigarette adapter power cord at a local apple store and it works great!

 

[NorCalDoug]

There's an Alpine deck that has a hard-wire plug for the iPod.
I use the iTrip FM transmitter that feeds off the iPod's battery, but when I have it in the rig, it's usually plugged into the 12V so, this isn't an issue for me.

The up-side of the iTrip is that you can use it outside the vehicle -- I use mine to feed through my home stereo or when outside via a small portable stereo.