What's the best way to hook up a IPOD to my single CD stereo in my 08? I want to be able to still use the steering wheel controls.

 

does it have the Aux in port?

 

Yes, it has the Aux. port on the front, but I would like to be able to control it with the steering wheel controls. Is this possible?

 

The aux jack will not allow you to use the controls you mention. At least I don't think so . . . . because this is not a two way connection, input only to your deck. The gain is low too but at least you get your tunes.

 

The dodge dealer has an IPOD adapter which I have with the RB1 radio(nav unit). It allows steering wheel controls and displays the IPOD information.


Richard

 

I have Navi in my 07. Is there a factory Item you speak of to work with mine?

 

There is an adapter that you can buy from Dodge that will hook up directly to your radio and control the iPod through the factory NAV system and the steering wheel controls. The only two setbacks are these..... supposedly with the REC radio (NAV system) you will lose the sat radio presets when you change sources to the iPod and then back to the sat radio. The other setback is that it cost a little north of $200 plus tax at dealerships. Not sure if you can find it online but I'm sure you can.

I think the part number is 82209617AC; I looked at it at one point in time and this is the number I have written down for it.

 

I think the adapter plugs in inside the glovebox. I checked it out but since it was like $189.00 I took a pass.

 

I can tell you that on my radio even though I have the RB1(both the RB1 and the REC have the same firmware) you DO NOT loose any presets. It just cycles via the CD/AUX button and when it cycles it will go CD,IPOD,CD, and SAT. Other than that it works great. You should also be able to buy the adapter for the IPOD from ebay for 150.00 or so but beware. There are 2 adapters, one that intergrates into the radio which I have and there is also an antenna intergration which is cheaper but no bells and whistles.

 

Odd, the gain seems fine on mine, as loud as FM on the same volume setting. My factory Sirius on the other hand seems like it needs the gain turned up alittle.
I'm not sure about the steering wheel controls but I have a 3ft cord for my IPOD so I can use it like a remote. I set the volume on the stereo at about 28 and then use the IPOD to control the volume. On road trips my IPOD usually lays in my lap. Not as good as steering wheel controls but I like the set up because I can hold the IPOD to where my eyes stay on the road when adjustments are needed.