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Adding iPod and/or USB to pre 2013 Prius ?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by gandG, Jan 29, 2015.

  1. gandG

    gandG New Member

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    I know there are some really proper solutions for interfacing between the base model radio and iPods, which guarantee full control from the steering wheel. However, there are some inexpensive solutions now available with the correct "12 pin" plug - these appear to allow at least track selection and volume (also supporting iPod/phone charging). Anyone have any experience ? Yes, I know the really easy way out is through the AUX input, but I wonder if there is a halfway house here ?
     
    #1 gandG, Jan 29, 2015
  2. Lee Bridges

    Lee Bridges Junior Member

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    I used a GROM unit on a then new 2011 Tacoma and it worked well. One caveat, the Tacoma had two non-navigation head units, one a single cd and one a 6-cd changer. I forget, which, but one worked, one didn't. Before buying, contact Grom (or whomever you are looking at) and confirm it will work. Grom support was good for me, but that was a couple of years ago and I have no more recent experience.
     
    #2 Lee Bridges, Jan 29, 2015
  3. FrankB

    FrankB Member

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    Take a look at my post that contains my experience with 2 different ipod adapters.
     
    #3 FrankB, Jan 30, 2015
  4. GregP507

    GregP507 Senior Member

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    My advice would be to feed your audio through the aux jack. This can be done with a patch-cord or a Bluetooth dongle. For USB power, a USB adapter for the lighter socket.
     
    #4 GregP507, Jan 30, 2015
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