Ipod Help!!

razzerx · **Joined:** Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:26 am **Posts:** 12

Can someone point in the right direction. I need to know what I need to connect my ipod to my radio.

cgass · **Posted:** Thu Apr 12, 2012 12:30 am

Depends on how you want to do it. I'm assuming you have a KK since your radio was made in 2011. I just hook mine up with a mini-stereo to mini-stereo cable into the Aux jack on the front. It works pretty well, but doesn't allow me to control my iPod with the radio controls. You can buy a kit through MOPAR that connects to the back of the head and runs into the glove box allowing you to control your iPod with your stereo controls.

razzerx · **Joined:** Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:26 am **Posts:** 12

I'd like to run everything from the radio so I can just leave it in the glove box.

cgass · **Posted:** Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:49 pm

Your best bet is the Mopar one then. Try looking online for one first, if I remember correctly its kind of pricey if you get it from a dealer.

razzerx · **Joined:** Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:26 am **Posts:** 12

Well the dealer was no help. I'm amazed nobody can tell me anything about the uconnect module location.

NewOldTimer · **Posted:** Sat Apr 14, 2012 11:14 pm

razzerx wrote:

Can someone point in the right direction. I need to know what I need to connect my ipod to my radio.

AFAIK, the module I'm using from USA Spec will work with the stock radio, provided the unit has the connection
for a rear mounted CD changer. Plugs into the rear CD connector, and into the main port of your iPod.
Even allows you to use the steering wheel radio controls to control the iPod.

The unit I have works for 2002 - 2006, but I'm sure they have one for the KK.

cgass · **Posted:** Sat Apr 14, 2012 11:37 pm

http://www.mopar.com/part/82212160?s=335658&i=276194&b=jeep
Part number 82212160

razzerx · **Joined:** Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:26 am **Posts:** 12

cgass wrote:

http://www.mopar.com/part/82212160?s=335658&i=276194&b=jeep
Part number 82212160

The problem is where do I plug it in?

razzerx · **Joined:** Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:26 am **Posts:** 12

AFAIK, the module I'm using from USA Spec will work with the stock radio, provided the unit has the connection
for a rear mounted CD changer. Plugs into the rear CD connector, and into the main port of your iPod.
Even allows you to use the steering wheel radio controls to control the iPod.

The unit I have works for 2002 - 2006, but I'm sure they have one for the KK.[/quote]
No luck.

cgass · **Posted:** Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:28 am

I think it plugs into the white receiver on the left side of the radio. I'm pretty sure that's where it connected on my Dodge. Are you looking for the MOPAR one, or an aftermarket?

razzerx · **Joined:** Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:26 am **Posts:** 12

cgass wrote:

I think it plugs into the white receiver on the left side of the radio. I'm pretty sure that's where it connected on my Dodge. Are you looking for the MOPAR one, or an aftermarket?

The only plug that was close had 10 pins. The white plug on the radio is 12.

cgass · **Posted:** Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:48 am

What is your radio code? It should be something like RER, it's on the front

razzerx · **Joined:** Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:26 am **Posts:** 12

cgass wrote:

What is your radio code? It should be something like RER, it's on the front

RBZ

cgass · **Posted:** Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:57 am

razzerx wrote:

cgass wrote:

What is your radio code? It should be something like RER, it's on the front

RBZ

Give me a couple hours and I'll get back to you

cgass · **Posted:** Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:22 am

Ok, I made some calls and was able to determine that there are 2 different kinds of iPod connectors made by Mopar. One is plug and play right into the back of the unit. The other replaces the wire harness with a new one and adds a module for the iPod. My contact believes the RBZ radio is of the plug and play variety, but he wasn't sure. He said call, or go to, any dealership and give them your VIN and they should be able to tell you which one works.

He also said that a software update is required if your Jeep was built before 6/11, otherwise your iPod will not work.

If you're looking to go aftermarket, I can't find anything on how many pins the connector is. If it does require the addition of a module and a new harness, maybe the USA Spec one mentioned before will work. IMO I would go with the Mopar one.

razzerx · **Joined:** Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:26 am **Posts:** 12

cgass wrote:

Ok, I made some calls and was able to determine that there are 2 different kinds of iPod connectors made by Mopar. One is plug and play right into the back of the unit. The other replaces the wire harness with a new one and adds a module for the iPod. My contact believes the RBZ radio is of the plug and play variety, but he wasn't sure. He said call, or go to, any dealership and give them your VIN and they should be able to tell you which one works.

He also said that a software update is required if your Jeep was built before 6/11, otherwise your iPod will not work.

If you're looking to go aftermarket, I can't find anything on how many pins the connector is. If it does require the addition of a module and a new harness, maybe the USA Spec one mentioned before will work. IMO I would go with the Mopar one.

I called a dealer with my vin and they are saying the part I need is 82212160. The problem is there is nowhere to plug it in. Someone said the uconnect is located behind the sub which does me no good.

cgass · **Posted:** Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:33 pm

razzerx wrote:

I called a dealer with my vin and they are saying the part I need is 82212160. The problem is there is nowhere to plug it in. Someone said the uconnect is located behind the sub which does me no good.

Sorry I didn't explain that well. What was told to me is that the kit that replaces the wiring harness includes a connector in the new harness for the iPod adapter to plug in to.

Also, you may want to try a different dealership. The iPod connector was a factory option with the radio, they must have seen it before :2cents:

razzerx · **Joined:** Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:26 am **Posts:** 12

Three dealerships and no reliable answers. It can't be this hard.

razzerx · **Joined:** Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:26 am **Posts:** 12

cgass wrote:

razzerx wrote:

I called a dealer with my vin and they are saying the part I need is 82212160. The problem is there is nowhere to plug it in. Someone said the uconnect is located behind the sub which does me no good.

Sorry I didn't explain that well. What was told to me is that the kit that replaces the wiring harness includes a connector in the new harness for the iPod adapter to plug in to.

Also, you may want to try a different dealership. The iPod connector was a factory option with the radio, they must have seen it before :2cents:

Is there anyway you can get me a part number on the harness you mentioned?

cgass · **Posted:** Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:46 pm

Yeah, give me until tomorrow my MOPAR contact lives in New York. I'll give him a call tomorrow

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