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iPod Touch doesn't work in AUX port, other iPods do...

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by gak27, Jan 30, 2010.

  1. gak27

    gak27 Prius, Take Two

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    Greetings all!

    I have successfully used both of my kids' 30GB iPods and my 2GB Nano (2nd edition) in my car. I have a cable that plugs into the docking connector on the iPods. My daughter's new iPod Touch, however, will not play through the car stereo.

    Does it need a different cable (the connector is the same as the other iPods since it can dock/sync with our computers)? If so, does anyone know why?

    Thanks!

    Greg
     
    #1 gak27, Jan 30, 2010
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    On my Ipod Touch I use an audio cable connected from the AUX input to the Touch's earphone output. That worked like a charm for me.

     
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    gak27 Prius, Take Two

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    LEVE,

    Thanks for the info; I was steering away from those cables b/c w/ my other iPods I was having problems w/ volume, sound level, etc. and the dock connectors usually work very well...
     
    #3 gak27, Jan 31, 2010
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    The cable in the car that I used with my iPod (vintage 2005) works perfectly with my 32GB iPod Touch.
     
    #4 JayGoldstein, Jan 31, 2010
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    Newer iPods/iPhone/Touch require a new cable. Which product do you have installed to get the docking connector? They may offer an updated cable.

    - D
     
    #5 don_chuwish, Feb 2, 2010
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    What if you just turn the volume up on the iPod Touch to about 3/4 level? That's always been enough w/my iPods and my iPhone 3G via headphone jack to aux in.
     
    #6 cwerdna, Feb 2, 2010
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    As has been said, there was a slight re-jig of the pin assignments between iPod Touch 1st Gen, iPhone 2G and the later 3G/3Gs and Touch 2nd and 3rd Gen.

    So given your issue it would seem that you need a new cable. Kensington's LiquidAux charger/aux-out works with all the current models and is Apple Approved. Also the steering wheel mounted remote works well.

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    LiquidAUX™ for iPhone and iPod - K33429US - Kensington
     
    #7 DarrenG, Feb 2, 2010
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    gak27 Prius, Take Two

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    Thanks Darren!

    I talked w/ an Applehead here at work and he essentially confirmed the pin reassignments -- apparently done when they switched the video out from composite to component.

    Anyway, several vendors (including Monoprice) have dock connector - to - 3.5mm cables that are "Touch compatible" now...

    Edit:

    I took a quick look at the LiquidAUX and it only mentions 1st and 2nd gen Touch compatibility; my daughter's is a late 2009/"3rd gen"...and the website says "Compatible with any iPhone and iPod with dock connector (excluding 3rd Generation iPod)"...do you think they mean 3rd gen iPod Touch?
     
    #8 gak27, Feb 2, 2010
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    My Ipod shuffle will not work any ideas V with nav? It will show the usb but nothing else when hooked up.
     
    #9 1051, Mar 28, 2010
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    I had a huge problem with my touch and the cable in my minivan. I actually had to wipe the whole thing and start over. I haven't had a problem in my Prius though.
     
    #10 nikki&petey, Apr 8, 2010
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    You're asking in the wrong section. The 2010 Prius is not a 2nd gen. There are no USB ports in any model year of 2nd gen.
     
    #11 cwerdna, Apr 10, 2010
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