Another AUX?

[James]

Hey Guys,
Ive been contemplating installing my dell DJ (ipod like device) in my ashtray like you see all over the internet. I'm curious as to what would be the best way to get another aux in so I can plug the cradle from the ashtray into the back of my double-din monsoon unit? I was looking at THIS but wasn't sure if it would work with the double-din. Any advice is appreciated!


James

[Khyron]

Re: Another AUX?

All 2003-2004 Jetta, Golf & Passat monsoon and non-monsoon.

Those years all had double din so it should work...

Khyron

[James]

Re: Another AUX?

Is there a cheaper solution to gettin this to work than 65usd? It doesnt seem like an overly complicated device.

Also, how would I switch between the mp3 player and CD? There isnt an aux button on the monsoon IIRC...

[Mr. Burns]

Re: Another AUX?

You just hit the CD button again to switch between changer (aux) and In dash CD

[James]

Re: Another AUX?

Cool - Does anyone know how they supply power to these units? Is it one of those wiring harness taps because I dont understand how you could provide the proper current to the cradle with that.


EDIT:

OK new question: I got a chance to take apart the cradle I intend on using for this project today. There is a firewire port, a line out audio port and a dc power port on the back and a cradle-usb-looking thing on top and they are connecter with a ribbon.

My question is - What can I use as a filler for the ashtray that wont break the ribbon cable that connects the two? I was thinking a layer of tinfoil and then bondo but I dont think that is gonna be safe...any ideas?