Newb looking to connect ipod touch!

[19megane77]

hello,

I've recently purchased a 2005 Megane CC, and after reading through some of the ICE pages here I am confused about what options are open to me with regards to connecting my 16GB iPod Touch to my head unit.

I am totally new to this, so will just say that I have the "basic" renault cd player - not sure what its called and have no manual to look it up in (no 6cd changer unfortunately ) and want to know the easiest way to connect my iPod.

I'm dont want to being messing about too much or moving things around, but was just wondering if there is a cable/ adapted that I can buy that will enable me to just plug it in and whack it in a cradle that'll sit on the dash.

Apologies if this has been asked plenty of times here before, but I am a total newbie to things like this and am just after some clear advice!

I'm off to carry on looking through the rest of the posts now and hope that someone is kind enough to help me out!

Regards

N

[Andy_CC]

Hi there and welcome.

Ive got a CC also, and ive just got the standard radio. i bought a kit from renault called a "tune point" this plugs in to the back of the standard renault radio and once in place gives you the option to use either a Ipod, MP3 player and USB sticks etc..... cost £180 though. maybe able to find a cheep one on ebay.

Or an wireless FM modulator, ipod plugs into the craddle and it works by picking u a FM signal that matches. then transmitts the sound though the radio signal, but the signal can be lost and music can become crackley! get this sort of thing from currys, comet etc... in the ipod section.

The only other option is to change the radio to one that has the Ipod connector etc.... but then you will lose the radio display on the top of your dash and the use of the steering wheel controlls unless you buy a unit that can get them working with an aftermarket radio!

all depends on how much u have to spend at the end of the day

[19megane77]

thanks for the reply. the first option sounds the best, but ultimately costs a lot of money! the fm connector sounds like it could be a more cost effective option, if the signal remains good! I'll have to do a little search on this today and see what i can find out about it.

I dont fancy the idea of messing around with a new head unit and then losing the display and steering column controls, so i'll give that a miss!

thanks for your help mate, most appreciated!

[steve the postman]

https://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/fusion- ... v3ehdp0s53
£141.99
Steve

[boyrevel]

I have recently changed my audio for a DVD player.

I can post you the Renault kit which plugs into the back of your stereo, and mounts in the glovebox for £70 if your interested?

[19megane77]

I have recently changed my audio for a DVD player.

I can post you the Renault kit which plugs into the back of your stereo, and mounts in the glovebox for £70 if your interested?

thanks for the offer, i'll consider it!

[19megane77]

cheers eddie/ stevethepostman

i like the look of that head unit actually, but i'm assuming i'll lose the use of the steering column controls? that'd be a real shame

[Andy_CC]

cheers eddie/ stevethepostman

i like the look of that head unit actually, but i'm assuming i'll lose the use of the steering column controls? that'd be a real shame

Yes you will lose the use of the steering column controlls, as with the make of that head unit i dont think there will be an adaptor avaiable unlike there is with sony, kenwood etc..... would lose the display also! and there no way of getting that to work with an aftermarket head unit.

That item BOYREVEL has for sale is the tune point that i payed £180 for!! bargin at £70. just plugs into the back of the standard radio and either mount the box in the glove box or like me, behind the tray below the radio, made a hole in the back of the tray so the ipod cable is located in the tray. I then just plug my ipod touch in and place it in the tray. and then use the steering column controlls to flick threw tracks etc.........

[19megane77]

im prob way off topic ere but why does everyone go on bout the dam controls you lose them woow get over it IMO its no loss just lazyness i think by most ive lost mine and with an after market HU but till any u can make it fit splice the wires into the connects it can be done cause ive had a mess with the lights surrounds before just move ur arm over :L

"get over it"?!? you having a laugh mate? very constructive post, well done!its not laziness, it's just slightly more convenient.....

[nickbell69]

im prob way off topic ere but why does everyone go on bout the dam controls you lose them woow get over it IMO its no loss just lazyness i think by most ive lost mine and with an after market HU but till any u can make it fit splice the wires into the connects it can be done cause ive had a mess with the lights surrounds before just move ur arm over :L

Have to disagree but nothing more convenient than changing stations, cd to radio volume without looking at the HU. I wouldn't change mine if i was losing steering wheel controls.

[navid.v]

have you looked at Dension Ice or Connects2 products?I bought Connects2 for the Megane then when we sold it,I just took it out and put it in the Clio,works great.Don't even consider the FM Transmitter because the sound quality is rubbish.