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Re: Ford Focus 2002+ipod

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Originally Posted by Uncle Peter (Post 34741623)

Ah unfortunately I don't think you can control the ipod with that model unless you spend a stack of cash on one of those Denison adapters which are over Ã‚Â£100. At that price you might as well look on eBay for a change of head unit or just connect it as-is via the aux and setup a couple of playlists for your music selections.

Oh dear, nothing is ever simple is it. I had the option of buying the car with the Ipod connector gear all fitted as well, but opted for the bluetooth instead. Thanks anyway :tu:

Re: Ford Focus 2002+ipod

Thanks for all your input unfortunately looks like its the expensive route of a connect2 box thing or new headunit. I have already tried the FM transmitters which tend to give a really bad reception in my area.

Re: Ford Focus 2002+ipod

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Originally Posted by superbiatch (Post 34741647)

Oh dear, nothing is ever simple is it. I had the option of buying the car with the Ipod connector gear all fitted as well, but opted for the bluetooth instead. Thanks anyway :tu:

I popped to the dealer today to order a cable for mine and apparently you can control the ipod via the stalky bits if even you have the 6000 head providing it is the newer one (2006 onwards I think) and you also have the bluetooth control box with the usb connection.

I connected my nano up at the weekend using the ipod usb cable and 3.5mm cable and found that I had to turn the stereo up past 20 to get a decent volume even with the ipod turned up all the way and even then it sounded a bit weak and tinny. The dedicated Ford connection cable which takes both the line out and control feed from the ipod dock port is supposed to sort this problem out.