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I read quite extensively about this adapter on TS.com and decided to give it a go. I won't bore you with the details of hooking it up to the port on the back of the stereo, as this has been discussed before with great pictures that really helped me out.
I decided to run the cable from the back of the stereo under the center console and mount the white USA Spec (PA12-TOY) box under the cup holders. This is a pretty good location because it doesn't take but two seconds to remove the cup holder portion to access the unit itself and change dip switch settings or add a pair of RCA's to the other side. I think I will do this in the next few months, and place a set of female RCA plugs in one of the switch blanks in the front of the console for the kids DVD player or something.
I ran the cable into the storage portion of the console and then up to the small compartment. I took the small compartment apart and routed the cable to the front and drilled a hole there to route the cable through. Only bummer is you have to drill a hole big enough to run the end of the cable through, which is much larger than the cable itself.
The iPod is attached to the lid of the small compartment with velcro and sits very nice, in great view of both the driver and passenger. I thought about removing the paper clip dealie, but decided to keep it for now. Maybe it will go bye-bye if I get a larger iPod someday. I will try to take some better pictures in daylight tomorrow.
The USA Spec unit is a fantastic addition to the stock stereo. It works wonderfully - I couldn't be happier.
Chris
I decided to run the cable from the back of the stereo under the center console and mount the white USA Spec (PA12-TOY) box under the cup holders. This is a pretty good location because it doesn't take but two seconds to remove the cup holder portion to access the unit itself and change dip switch settings or add a pair of RCA's to the other side. I think I will do this in the next few months, and place a set of female RCA plugs in one of the switch blanks in the front of the console for the kids DVD player or something.
I ran the cable into the storage portion of the console and then up to the small compartment. I took the small compartment apart and routed the cable to the front and drilled a hole there to route the cable through. Only bummer is you have to drill a hole big enough to run the end of the cable through, which is much larger than the cable itself.
The iPod is attached to the lid of the small compartment with velcro and sits very nice, in great view of both the driver and passenger. I thought about removing the paper clip dealie, but decided to keep it for now. Maybe it will go bye-bye if I get a larger iPod someday. I will try to take some better pictures in daylight tomorrow.
The USA Spec unit is a fantastic addition to the stock stereo. It works wonderfully - I couldn't be happier.
Chris
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