Alpine headunit and iPod

heykosal

Angkorian
does anyone else on this site use an alpine head unit with the optional iPod interface cable? My project this weekend was to connect the two(i just got the cable). I decided to route the cable from the back of the head unit, under the center console and into the armrest so thats where my iPod will be. Ive learned two things...1. PLAN! 2. If youre gonna do this, drill a sideways hole on the hump in the armrest where the e-brake is. i say this because i made the mistake of not planning, and i drilled a hole in the bottom of my armrest. meaning small objects can fall into it.

my question is, do you leave your iPod connected when not in use/out of the car? because even if i take my key out the iPod still is on the Alpine okay to disconnect screen. dunno if thats draining the iPods battery? anyone else notice this?
 

kcombs

GS=goes slow
mine is hocked up through a usb in my radio.
but i dont think you would have to disconnect the ipod caus it shuts off after so long. but idk
 

speedin

The Transporter
Just put mine in. I got the 9885 model.




I leave mine in all the time. The plug actually charges the Ipod. The interface is SWEET! switches songs FAST!
 

XslickwhitetegX

UKDM EXPERT
I got mine Ipod hooked up to my Alpine cda 9859 model... and the wire goes to my glove box... but yea I usually leave my Ipod in the car UNLESS it below 0 outside! than I unplug it when I come home at nite..if you have your keys on the on position the car the Ipod is still running(if plug in of course), but if the keys are off the Ipod Iisn't isnt running.. but if it is, just change the cd function and press ok on the Ipod you can take it out.. if you just unplug the Ipod the Ipod screen will freeze! trust me happened to me many times.

that make any sense?
 


speedin

The Transporter
When ever I turn mine off it says "Ok to disconnect."


But ya to answer the question, you can leave it in no problem.
 

tenshi_R

luxury integra driver
theres a delay for ipod just in case itsa quick stop so ur ipod doesnt have to power down and start back up
 


tenshi_R

luxury integra driver
luckyy haha i wouldnt mind drivign one sometime all i do is work on them and ocasionally take it for a test drive:)
fun fun:)
 

speedin

The Transporter
maluskeeter said:
man thats some sweet amber lighting..howd you get yours so bright?
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A combination of the right LED's. ;) Oh, and its RED, the camara didnt capture it

patrick4588 said:
factory in the sti's i believe
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Actually, if you go in a STI at night its hidious. Its like a Christmas nightmere. Only the cluster is red. The clock, buttons, radio, HVAC, and anything else that lights is bright green. I have an STI guy that im going to sell a redding service too actually.
 
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