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Old 09-22-2014, 01:19 PM
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Hi. I have a 2000 Coupe that I want to major on using my Ipod use rather than the factory fitted CD player.
I am pretty confused with questions like "do I need an amp" and "how to achieve a neat installation"/ - as well as "who is a reliable supplier"?.
Can anyone offer a novice words of advice?
My current CD changer in the boot has several reference codes on it - LJA 1970AB/XXX and 5SG 007-505-00 and Z4-ACD-7645-WD.
Many thanks for any suggestions!
 
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Old 09-22-2014, 03:02 PM
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TBH I just use a mini FM transmitter that plugs into the base of the ipod, bought it about two years ago from Amazon & its still going strong, cost about £9.00, my ipod just rests in the centre armrest, can be plugged into the cigar lighter if needed (its a fine line about unlicensed radio transmissions but hey-ho...). Some of the more expensive ones have remotes.
 
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Old 09-22-2014, 03:24 PM
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Hi, Palantir.
Many thanks for yours. Can you tell me if this relies on an tuning the radio to an unused channel?
 
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That's it, the instructions give you the frequency, tune it in & add to your presets. What I like about it is if you have more than one car it does the job on all of them
 
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If you have the casette deck in your Jaguar, this is an inexpensive option, too:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B...&redirect=true
For around $40 you can put your iPod right where it's handy. I bought one a few months ago and it works well. Just plug in and play.
 
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