iPod on pre-08 Vantage...
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Looks like a chap on AMOC has it licked...
http://www.amoc.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&a...
Now just to see the price and one of my major gripes may be sorted! Hoorah!!
Now for them to get a decent software update on the satnav and I'll stop moaning
http://www.amoc.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&a...
Now just to see the price and one of my major gripes may be sorted! Hoorah!!
Now for them to get a decent software update on the satnav and I'll stop moaning
You probably need to be a member. I hope I'm not breaking some sort of copyright, but the post reads like this:
After a lot of effort Works Service have finally cracked the retro-fit of full IPod compatibility on the late (Alpine hifi) Vanquish S. The challenge has been getting the right componentry and sorting out the software interface with the Volvo electrical architecture which sits on top of the Alpine system. They have been working on this since I requested it when my car was in build last summer and it has taken a lot of effort in conjunction with Gaydon to debug.
The connection provides full track and menu selection from the headunit using the CD/radio track fwd, rev keys, and gives artist and track menu display on the head unit. On turning the music system on it presents you with a choice of CD, Ipod or USB. In a neat touch the Aston Martin logo appears on your Ipod when you select Ipod. There is a USB connection inside the centre cubby box as well as the Ipod lead (which I have had put on the coin tray). The USB connection will take any other MP3 player. The connection works for the latest generation of ipods including the iPhone and iTouch players. The iPhone pairs with the car using bluetooth. I will post photos next week.
This retrofit will be available shortly for DB9 and for V8 Vantage (a V8 Vantage is being fitted at the present moment). This will probably be available through dealers - Gaydon is looking into this. The Vanquish S is for various reasons a bit more complicated and it looks like WS will hold on to the IP.
After a lot of effort Works Service have finally cracked the retro-fit of full IPod compatibility on the late (Alpine hifi) Vanquish S. The challenge has been getting the right componentry and sorting out the software interface with the Volvo electrical architecture which sits on top of the Alpine system. They have been working on this since I requested it when my car was in build last summer and it has taken a lot of effort in conjunction with Gaydon to debug.
The connection provides full track and menu selection from the headunit using the CD/radio track fwd, rev keys, and gives artist and track menu display on the head unit. On turning the music system on it presents you with a choice of CD, Ipod or USB. In a neat touch the Aston Martin logo appears on your Ipod when you select Ipod. There is a USB connection inside the centre cubby box as well as the Ipod lead (which I have had put on the coin tray). The USB connection will take any other MP3 player. The connection works for the latest generation of ipods including the iPhone and iTouch players. The iPhone pairs with the car using bluetooth. I will post photos next week.
This retrofit will be available shortly for DB9 and for V8 Vantage (a V8 Vantage is being fitted at the present moment). This will probably be available through dealers - Gaydon is looking into this. The Vanquish S is for various reasons a bit more complicated and it looks like WS will hold on to the IP.
I've sent a few e-mails to Aston Martin in regard I-pod connectivity for my 2007 V8 and was told to check back in April 08 as they were working on a solution.
Contacted my dealer on Friday to get me any details for this retro fit and costs involved, will post relevant information
Looking forward to having my I-pod work in the car.
Contacted my dealer on Friday to get me any details for this retro fit and costs involved, will post relevant information
Looking forward to having my I-pod work in the car.
That post is not in a members only area, it is the link that's wrong. http://www.amoc.org/forum/index.php?topic=8964.0
V8TVR said:
My dealer whowrote to me offering the fit was Broughtons at Cheltenham, give thema try
David
Thanks, but I'm in Canada with a one dealer and the other is 550km away and don't get me started how far away the other one is!David
Got word today from dealer that Aston Martin does not have an official solution for this upgrade, but they are working on it. Service advisor read me out the e-mail he got back from the Uk. So I wait a little longer.
I used this chap, came down to London and did the work in an afternoon.
Paid £1,200 for ipod, bluetooth and front parking sensors if I remember correctly.
(2006 V8V with standard hifi).
Can't fault his work.
http://www.paralight.co.uk/IpodBluetoothforAstonMa...
Paid £1,200 for ipod, bluetooth and front parking sensors if I remember correctly.
(2006 V8V with standard hifi).
Can't fault his work.
http://www.paralight.co.uk/IpodBluetoothforAstonMa...
Would just like to publicly pay my regards to James.
A simple phone call, appointment and a long drive on his part and my vantage is now iPod/phone enabled! Plus a couple of extras ;-)
Super easy to deal with and a polite gentleman who knows his business.
Highly recommended if you need connectivity to your car!
Thank you for a great job James.
A simple phone call, appointment and a long drive on his part and my vantage is now iPod/phone enabled! Plus a couple of extras ;-)
Super easy to deal with and a polite gentleman who knows his business.
Highly recommended if you need connectivity to your car!
Thank you for a great job James.
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