ZUNE with Stock System?

qbracken · **Posted:** Fri Jun 06, 2008 4:21 pm

I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience wiring up a Zune MP3 player to the Stock head Unit (the 6 CD changer kind)????

Your help MUCH appreciated!

jerbacher · **Posted:** Fri Jun 06, 2008 4:47 pm

qbracken wrote:

I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience wiring up a Zune MP3 player to the Stock head Unit (the 6 CD changer kind)????

Your help MUCH appreciated!

I used a USASpec Aux Interface for mine. I do not have a zune, i have an ipod, but all it does is give you an aux. in, so it will work with anything. However, I dont think that it will work with the head unit that has the in-dash changer because it uses the input for the external changer to work.

the other option is to use a WIRED Fm modulator. not wireless, cause i feel that those suck real bad. if you go the wired fm way, be sure to get one that is decent. i got one that was $20 for my fiance's car and its horrible. so, dont go cheap on it. you will have to splice this unit into power though, which is kind of a pain where as you dont have to splice power in on the USAspec unit.

i would check crutchfield.com for these products.

MNKK · **Posted:** Fri Jun 06, 2008 10:14 pm

I'm using the 80 Gig zune with the stock system right now...Works great.
I got the wire at bestbuy, and I jsut tuck it under the split in the dash. between where the shifet console, and the HVAC dash are.. If you know what i mean. Then I jsut set up the quick list with like 2 or 3 hours of songs, and hook the zune onto the "mysterious black elastic strap".

jerbacher · **Posted:** Sat Jun 07, 2008 1:07 am

qb, what year is your jeep? MNKK has a new KK (obviously by avatar), and the hook up is going to be way different depending if you have a KJ or a KK.

MNKK, does yours have an AUX input stock? im sure it does, as most vehicles do now.

qbracken · **Posted:** Sun Jun 08, 2008 3:35 pm

jerbacher wrote:

qb, what year is your jeep? MNKK has a new KK (obviously by avatar), and the hook up is going to be way different depending if you have a KJ or a KK.

MNKK, does yours have an AUX input stock? im sure it does, as most vehicles do now.

My apologies; I should have specfied....

I have an '06 KJ, with the 6 CD changer and no front jacks to plug anything into:

So I am wondering what my options are for wiring something up into the rear part of the Head unit.....

Thanks!

jerbacher · **Posted:** Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:03 pm

qbracken wrote:

jerbacher wrote:

qb, what year is your jeep? MNKK has a new KK (obviously by avatar), and the hook up is going to be way different depending if you have a KJ or a KK.

MNKK, does yours have an AUX input stock? im sure it does, as most vehicles do now.

My apologies; I should have specfied....

I have an '06 KJ, with the 6 CD changer and no front jacks to plug anything into:

So I am wondering what my options are for wiring something up into the rear part of the Head unit.....

Thanks!

Based on what I'm familiar with, I think you will have to go with a wired FM modulator. The USASpec thing that I have doesnt work with the in-dash changer, so that wont work for you. Just search Amazon.com for "wired fm modulator" and some options should come up.

MNKK · **Posted:** Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:31 am

IDK about that, The FM Modulator thing. Have you ever seen how some of the Sirius radios work. It just broadcasts' through a dead channel. I would say go talk to one of the guys at a Stereo shop, or some electronics store, and see what they would tell you.

But yeah, the KK has an aux jack in there stock. sorry, I should have read more into that. but all in all, the zune works great! lol.

Maximum Carnage · **Posted:** Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:14 pm

MNKK wrote:

IDK about that, The FM Modulator thing. Have you ever seen how some of the Sirius radios work. It just broadcasts' through a dead channel. I would say go talk to one of the guys at a Stereo shop, or some electronics store, and see what they would tell you.

But yeah, the KK has an aux jack in there stock. sorry, I should have read more into that. but all in all, the zune works great! lol.

Well then will a stock head unit for a KK fit an 02-06 KJ

hooperswish · **Posted:** Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:34 pm

jerbacher wrote:

qbracken wrote:

jerbacher wrote:

qb, what year is your jeep? MNKK has a new KK (obviously by avatar), and the hook up is going to be way different depending if you have a KJ or a KK.

MNKK, does yours have an AUX input stock? im sure it does, as most vehicles do now.

My apologies; I should have specfied....

I have an '06 KJ, with the 6 CD changer and no front jacks to plug anything into:

So I am wondering what my options are for wiring something up into the rear part of the Head unit.....

Thanks!

There is a hookup on the back that will work with the '06. I just ordered it, and supposedly, it works great...

http://indashpc.org/new/ipod_adapters/g ... d-chr.html

Good luck!

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:42 pm

That is exactlt the unit I just installed. Read my posts in the Ipod section carefully. This unit is uper easy to install (1 simple plug), HOWEVER it WILL NOT do everything they advertise with that head unit. It will ONLY allow you to PLAY from your unit. All controls have to be done from the iPod, Zune, whatever. None of the head unit controls except volume will work. But if you just want to be able to play through your stereo and don't mind changing playlists or doing other stuff from the portable, it's a good, easy setup.

On the other hand I tried 4 or 5 different of those wireless units from $30 to around $100 and not one of them was worth anything!

qbracken · **Posted:** Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:27 am

Wow, cool! keep me posted on how it works with your Zune!

qbracken · **Posted:** Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:15 am

Cacher123 wrote:

That is exactlt the unit I just installed. Read my posts in the Ipod section carefully. This unit is uper easy to install (1 simple plug), HOWEVER it WILL NOT do everything they advertise with that head unit. It will ONLY allow you to PLAY from your unit. All controls have to be done from the iPod, Zune, whatever. None of the head unit controls except volume will work. But if you just want to be able to play through your stereo and don't mind changing playlists or doing other stuff from the portable, it's a good, easy setup.

On the other hand I tried 4 or 5 different of those wireless units from $30 to around $100 and not one of them was worth anything!

Hey man, can you provide some pictures of how you have this all set up? It sounds like you have an Ipod, and since I have a Zune, I just need some more info before purchasing...

thanks!

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:34 pm

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=34119

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:34 pm

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=34119
http://indashpc.org/new/docs/Jeep_Liberty_2006_iPod_Installation_Instructions.html

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:34 pm

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=34119

Video Instructions:
http://indashpc.org/new/docs/Jeep_Liberty_2006_iPod_Installation_Instructions.html

qbracken · **Posted:** Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:08 pm

Yeah that's cool, i got the disassembly, but what I guess I should've asked was did the instruction manual mention Zune compatibility at all? I don't believe the iPod and Zune share similar plug-ins...

Thanks! :wink:

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:34 pm

i believe you buy the correct cord for whatever MP3 player you have......

hooperswish · **Posted:** Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:06 pm

Cacher123 wrote:

That is exactlt the unit I just installed. Read my posts in the Ipod section carefully. This unit is uper easy to install (1 simple plug), HOWEVER it WILL NOT do everything they advertise with that head unit. It will ONLY allow you to PLAY from your unit. All controls have to be done from the iPod, Zune, whatever. None of the head unit controls except volume will work. But if you just want to be able to play through your stereo and don't mind changing playlists or doing other stuff from the portable, it's a good, easy setup.

On the other hand I tried 4 or 5 different of those wireless units from $30 to around $100 and not one of them was worth anything!

On my '06 you can control the ipod through the stereo head unit controls- no problem...works great...just installed a couple of days ago...

MtnRunner · **Joined:** Wed May 28, 2008 8:32 pm **Posts:** 89

i just went to radio shack and bought a Monster FM Modulator. Plugs in to the cig lighter and works great.

I use zune, my friends bring their IPODS sometimes and it works great on those as well.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... age=search

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