Is there a kit or something to but a ipod to stock head unit

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12-08-2008, 05:50 PM

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Is there a kit or something to but a ipod to stock head unit

I got an 05 SS. Some told me i could an some yes i cant lol.So please help thanks

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12-08-2008, 05:51 PM

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couldent you just swap in the 09 head unit?

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12-08-2008, 05:51 PM

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they sell wireless am/fm transmitters that will work.

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12-08-2008, 05:53 PM

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couldent you just swap in the 09 head unit?

the 07-09 ss/sc and ss/tc head units won't just swap out. But yes...read above this post.

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12-08-2008, 05:57 PM

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GM makes one, but I think it only works on 07+ HUs.

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12-08-2008, 05:58 PM

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GM makes one, but I think it only works on 07+ HUs.

Its built in on them

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12-08-2008, 05:59 PM

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Cheap way get those wireless am/fm transmitters as already stated. Also less headaches.

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12-08-2008, 06:01 PM

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From what I have been told a 07-09 hu work in an 05-06 with a vin relearn...

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12-08-2008, 06:02 PM

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Cheap way get those wireless am/fm transmitters as already stated. Also less headaches.

yes, but they are crappy. from my expirience with them.

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12-08-2008, 06:03 PM

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yes, but they are crappy. from my expirience with them.

Quality is just like a radio not a cd quality.

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12-08-2008, 07:21 PM

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Aftermarket HU FTW!

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12-09-2008, 01:35 AM

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Quality is just like a radio not a cd quality.

normally worse on fm modulators

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12-09-2008, 09:30 AM

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yes, but they are crappy. from my expirience with them.

my brother had a good one, and it was no different than putting a cd in. never had any static or anything.

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12-09-2008, 09:33 AM

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I thought GM had something for the glove box that did this. Don't have part numbers sorry.

Don't waste money on FM transmitter. If you live in a city it will be static non-stop

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12-09-2008, 09:44 AM

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don't get a FM transmitter if you have a shorty or cut antenna, i can't get any reception with mine cuz of my shorty, works great in any of my friends cars thou

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12-09-2008, 09:50 AM

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From what I have been told a 07-09 hu work in an 05-06 with a vin relearn...

With a lot of work, different wiring harness, a lot of re-wiring, and a lot of lost functionality...

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12-09-2008, 06:34 PM

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just get a new headunit

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12-09-2008, 07:10 PM

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imo fm trans mitters are garbage to be honest. ive had many and they never give me the sound quality i want

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12-09-2008, 07:13 PM

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i had a fm transmitter.....it sucked! bad sound quality get a aftermarket hu

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12-09-2008, 07:17 PM

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ebay has them

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12-09-2008, 07:19 PM

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i know someone on here had one of these. i dont know they work though. just search cobalt ipod on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...fAudioQ5fVideo