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ipod adaptor for car radio

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  • 21-04-2006 9:22pm
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    udump
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    Can anybody help? I have an ipod adaptor and want to fit it to my factory fitted radio (RCD300 in an 06 VW Passat). The problem is that I can't locate the earth point for the flying earth wire - when the units are connected, the ipod is visible to the headunit, but only if I physically hold the earth wire to the chassis, and then only through the speakers on one side of the car. Very safe and comfortable for driving..

    When I switch back to CD or radio the speakers work agein. I have tried disconnecting the battery before connecting the unit, but no difference.

    Any ideas?


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    #2
    darragh o meara
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    Find the earth wire going into your car radio usually a black coloured wire and join to that. I usually use a scotchloc which can be got from any car shop just clamps on over the wire and you squeeze the clip and your connected.


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    darragh o meara
    Registered Users Posts: 3,229 ✭✭✭darragh o meara


    you could also connect it to the metal body of your car stereo


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    udump
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭udump


    Thanks I will try over the weekend, I keep thinking I'm deaf in my left ear, until I switch back to Radio!


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