Ok I see where you are headed. Seemingly you could use a set of relays and a switch to accomplish 90% of what you are looking to do (would require a CD to be in the changer playing). Of course the trigger for the ipod would not be automatic unless you incoporate a voltage sense circuit that would be tied into the audio line from the ipod. of course you purchased the ipod adaptor from becker and getting that to work would be a winfall for simplicity.

I agree with you that having the songs come up on the radio is useless, partialy due to location and small screen size that limits data, making the search a song by sone process. I would expect some latency from song to song.

While the upside on the product development is simply a call by the aftermarket not Becker. It is mostly Chrylser specifying what content they want in the car. Understand that vehicle development is typically 3 years behind the current trends making it hard for them to keep up (the aftermarket is typically in line or at most 9 months behind).

The guys at Blitsafe were willing at one time to develop a standalone adaptorif the first person covered the development costs. They might still be interested, but then again that was over a year ago when I approached them.

 

Infinity,

I don't really 'search' song by song... if the song that starts is just not what my current 'mood' wants... I skip it... there's only about a 2 second delay.

My primary goal was to get an iPod to function with the Crossfire's OEM Becker stereo unit with the charging circuit for the iPod also functioning. That goal has been reached.

Everything from this point forward for me is gravy.

Gravy = I still want to have access to the audio from the CD-Changer when the iPod is off or disconnected. (That's where that trigger would come in for the MPSS-2, because right now I only have the iPod source working.)

The primary reason for the iPod at this point is longer distance trips and I HATE the idea of paying for radio station service (satellite). So I'll switch between my local stations and MY music selections.

If I didn't have so much fun driving the car, I would probably be more concerned with the stereo... as it is... well... you get the picture.

Lastly... I do appreciate your feedback on this... even if I come across as a real A$$ sometimes.

 

Is the becker silvertone 2660 6 cd changer still available for the 2007 with nav? Crosfire granny

 

You can probably still get them on the European eBay sites, that is where I got mine from.
Remember you will need the wiring harness as well or you will not be able to use it.
Here is my install.

 

Do you know the approximate cost of the wiring harness?

 

I am not sure you can buy them. Do you have the CD unit?
One end of the harness has the modular type of plug you can make, the other has two large RCA plugs and a connector I have not seen before. The wires from the CD unit could have the unknown plug cut off and the harness wires soldered to them.
I am tempted to sell my CD unit and cables though. It has a spare CD cartridge, this is a rare item as it was sold separately and cost.
Do you want to make an offer? PM me if you do.

 

Did you get the needle fixed. What was wrong.? Where are you located and I am definetly interested in purchasing Crossfire Granny

 

That needle thing was a joke, no needles in these things.
The picture as promised.

 

Send me an email albanesejacon@yahoo.com and I want the cd changer Linda

 

I too am 75 years old and not to swift about these things Send me an email and whatever you want . for the cd changer. I said I would rather buy it from a member Linda

 

Anyone looked into this for the Nav Unit?


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