Scosche FM-MOD01 Modulator

MainePrius · 03-24-2007, 11:33 PM

Hi All-

I have a base 2007 Prius that does not have an aux in jack in the center console. To interface my iPod with my stereo I tried a crappy no name $30.00 FM Modulator and following that disappointment, a $75.00 Griffin iTrip. They both had poor reception. I decided that neither of these were an acceptable solution. I then bought a Scosche FM-MOD01 Modulator from Wal-Mart for $23.00. This model plugs into your stereo's antenna input and requires a 12V power source (I tapped mine into the dash power outlet). This unit works great! I have used it for several trips now and I have not experienced any interference. There are two minor flaws; the unit takes about 10 seconds to turn on (leaving you listening to static until it powers up) and the sound is slightly flat. I have compensated for the flat sound with the iPod's built in EQ.

Hope this helps anyone looking for an Aux in solution.

adam1991 · 03-25-2007, 02:53 AM

The price sure does beat the Coastal E Tech's $229 solution for AUX in directly to the radio, that's for sure.

Of course, the Coastal solution includes video to the MFD, but still.

I also have a base 07, but I chose the Coastal route. Will be installing it later today. I may back out and go the Scosche route...

Vagabond · 03-25-2007, 03:24 AM

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The price sure does beat the Coastal E Tech's $229 solution for AUX in directly to the radio, that's for sure.

Of course, the Coastal solution includes video to the MFD, but still.

I also have a base 07, but I chose the Coastal route. Will be installing it later today. I may back out and go the Scosche route...
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I'm just curious, but why spend $80 more for the Coastal unit instead of the DICE?

adam1991 · 03-25-2007, 06:58 AM

I forget exactly why, but something came up in my research to indicate I'd rather have the Coastal thing than the DICE.

esskay · 03-26-2007, 12:52 PM

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I forget exactly why, but something came up in my research to indicate I'd rather have the Coastal thing than the DICE.
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Maybe defeating the "nanny features" of Nav and bluetooth?

adam1991 · 03-26-2007, 04:50 PM

No, I think it was the relative simplicity of the thing. I don't have an iPod (shame on me, a Mac user since 1988!); I use satellite radio, and might plug my kids' DVD player in. I liked the idea of having 3 simple jacks to plug anything I want into and have it work.

I ended up mounting panel jacks in the lower section of the vent trim piece that's to the right of the MFD/stereo.

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03-24-2007, 11:33 PM	#1
MainePrius Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Hi All- I have a base 2007 Prius that does not have an aux in jack in the center console. To interface my iPod with my stereo I tried a crappy no name $30.00 FM Modulator and following that disappointment, a $75.00 Griffin iTrip. They both had poor reception. I decided that neither of these were an acceptable solution. I then bought a Scosche FM-MOD01 Modulator from Wal-Mart for $23.00. This model plugs into your stereo's antenna input and requires a 12V power source (I tapped mine into the dash power outlet). This unit works great! I have used it for several trips now and I have not experienced any interference. There are two minor flaws; the unit takes about 10 seconds to turn on (leaving you listening to static until it powers up) and the sound is slightly flat. I have compensated for the flat sound with the iPod's built in EQ. Hope this helps anyone looking for an Aux in solution.

03-25-2007, 02:53 AM	#2
adam1991 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 220 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The price sure does beat the Coastal E Tech's $229 solution for AUX in directly to the radio, that's for sure. Of course, the Coastal solution includes video to the MFD, but still. I also have a base 07, but I chose the Coastal route. Will be installing it later today. I may back out and go the Scosche route...

03-25-2007, 06:58 AM	#4
adam1991 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 220 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I forget exactly why, but something came up in my research to indicate I'd rather have the Coastal thing than the DICE.

03-26-2007, 04:50 PM	#6
adam1991 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 220 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	No, I think it was the relative simplicity of the thing. I don't have an iPod (shame on me, a Mac user since 1988!); I use satellite radio, and might plug my kids' DVD player in. I liked the idea of having 3 simple jacks to plug anything I want into and have it work. I ended up mounting panel jacks in the lower section of the vent trim piece that's to the right of the MFD/stereo.