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Old 12-29-2005, 06:55 PM
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Default Failed iPod installation attempt (story + images)

The project began on a very optimistic note:

The Kit: <img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/36675/1_delivered_as_part_of_kit.jpg">

Still really positive - purchased "special tools" to pull the radio. This is important because the connector is on the other side

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/36675/3_tools_used_to_pull_the_nav.jpg">

What the Nav+ looks like from the back side: <img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/36675/4_nav_rear_end.jpg">

This is the first part of the integation - Swap existing blue plug for the with the blue plug provided by the kit. Things seemed straight forward at this point. There is a brown wire and and a connector -- I found a place for the brown wire, the connector is a mystery????

Things got a bit tense:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/36675/6_things_got_a_bit_tense.jpg">

And then did not get better... This a tool which is not included (among others) that may prove helpful: <img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/36675/7_another_tool_-_not_included.jpg">

No idea what to do next. Where does this plug into????? : <img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/36675/9_where_does_this_plug_in_part_2.jpg">

So, I hope you may learn from this and please share your "positive" install experience. The experience of trying to install the iPod adapter has been simply, miserable.

I hope, you the reader, will learn from this failed attempt - an share how you completed the integration successfully.

Bla!!!!!!!!!!!!! -- The right tools-- this tool is very helpful and important <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4b7/msgs/28003.phtml">Previous Post</a>
Old 12-29-2005, 07:20 PM
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Default I thought the ipod stuff wasn't compatible with RNS+E

And wow, that kit looks 10x more complicated than the icelink.
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what ipod connection are u using?
Old 12-29-2005, 08:00 PM
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lol, i like the wine glass picture
Old 12-29-2005, 08:55 PM
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Default Just ordered an Icelink for my S4

I'll let you know if it's any easier than the kit you have. From what I've been reading thus far, the Icelink may be the better way to go.
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Default Where did you buy the keys to pull the RNS+E out?

I've been looking for them but every place I go to, they're out of stock and will take a few weeks/months to get in. Anyone know of a place that has 4 in stock, at a decent price?
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Call dealership parts department
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Default I'm using the one with connectors at both ends...

There is another wire, but it only has metal wire plugins at one end.
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bummer. I'm kindof SOL if your right - I've got the RNS+E
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...2nd pic down, next to the glove box


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