1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Scosche FM-MOD01 Modulator

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by MainePrius, Mar 24, 2007.

  1. MainePrius

    MainePrius New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2007
    4
    0
    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.
     
    #1 MainePrius, Mar 24, 2007
  2. adam1991

    adam1991 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2007
    218
    0
    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...
     
    #2 adam1991, Mar 25, 2007
  3. Vagabond

    Vagabond Active Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2005
    1,198
    1
    0
    Location:
    Southern California
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(adam1991 @ Mar 25 2007, 12:53 AM) [snapback]411818[/snapback]</div>


    I'm just curious, but why spend $80 more for the Coastal unit instead of the DICE?
     
    #3 Vagabond, Mar 25, 2007
  4. adam1991

    adam1991 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2007
    218
    0
    0
    I forget exactly why, but something came up in my research to indicate I'd rather have the Coastal thing than the DICE.
     
    #4 adam1991, Mar 25, 2007
  5. esskay

    esskay Junior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2006
    80
    1
    0
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(adam1991 @ Mar 25 2007, 04:58 AM) [snapback]411835[/snapback]</div>
    Maybe defeating the "nanny features" of Nav and bluetooth?
     
    #5 esskay, Mar 26, 2007
  6. adam1991

    adam1991 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2007
    218
    0
    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.
     
    #6 adam1991, Mar 26, 2007
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)