iPod Firmware MUST be updated BEFORE any other step is taken.
Otherwise, the iPod will not operate properly. See page 1 for further details.
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Chapter 1- Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing Peripheral Electronics’® iPod2car interface. The
iPod2car is designed to provide endless hours of listening pleasure through most
vehicles’ factory radios. To ensure that your iPod performs correctly in your car or
truck, we recommend that you read this entire manual before attempting installa-
tion of the iPod2car interface
The iPod2car interface will allow you to connect your iPod to a factory radio that
has the ability to control a CD changer. The iPod2car is designed to be used with
Generation 3, 4, Mini and Photo iPods.
(Important, Please Read)
UPDATING iPod FIRMWARE
For proper operation of the iPod2car, your iPod must be updated with the most
recent version of Firmware from Apple. This is done on your computer. To Update
directions on the website to complete the download. There is no charge for this
update.
PREVENTING DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE OR iPod.
To eliminate the risk of an electrical short, we recommend disconnecting the car
battery in most vehicles, except in the following situations:
• Vehicles equipped with on-board navigation should not have the car’s battery
disconnected. Doing so may cause loss of memory settings. These settings
would then have to be reprogrammed by an authorized car dealer for a fee to
be paid by the vehicle’s owner. For these vehicles, we recommend extreme
caution when handling exposed 12V power or ground wires/connectors.
Vehicles that incorporate a security-code protecting the radio. If the car’s battery
or the radio’s power plugs are disconnected, the radio will not operate without
re-entering the security-code. If you have access to the security-code, feel
comfortable disconnecting the battery and the radio’s power connectors. Other
wise, do not disconnect the battery and exercise extreme caution while handling
exposed 12V power or ground wires/connectors.
PROPER MOUNTING LOCATION
Securely install the interface in a location free from; heat, humidity, moving parts or
direct sunlight. Beware of hot-air flow from your vehicle’s climate control system.
We recommend securing the interface to a suitable location, free of sharp metal
edges, using; double sided tape, Velcro or wire ties.
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Docking cable
Vehicle specific harness
iPod2car interface
This section will instruct you on how to properly identify and/or confirm the proper in-
terface dip-switch configuration and vehicle specific harness selection. On the follow-
ing pages you will find our vehicle application guide. This guide will inform you of the
proper dip-switch configuration and vehicle specific harness for your particular vehicle.
Depending on the type of iPod2car kit you purchased, it might include a bundle of
different vehicle harnesses or none at all. If the kit contains many harnesses, only one
will be needed for your specific vehicle. If the kit came without any vehicle harness,
your authorized Peripheral® dealer will have the harness for you to purchase separately.
Before consulting the application guide please take a moment to review our IMPOR-
TANT COMPATIBILITY NOTES below. These notes will inform you of any issues or
circumstances that can affect the compatibility of our product with your factory audio
system and accessories. Some situations result in the loss of use of some factory
audio players. Please read and understand these notes before proceeding to the ap-
plication guide.
1.4.1 ALL
If your vehicle is equipped with a factory CD changer, you must disconnect it in order to
be able to install the interface. You will lose the use of the factory CD changer to gain
use of your iPod.
Not compatible with vehicles equipped with a factory Navigation system.
The iPod2car interface is currently not compatible with any factory external audio
source such as: XM tuner, Any CD player or Cd changer, or Cassette player. These
devices must be disconnected during the installation and will longer function. You will
lose the use of these devices to gain use of your iPod.
1995-1999 Radios with built in CD player (Except Corvette) are NOT compatible with
the iPod2car interface because they do not have CD changer control functions.
1.4.4 CHRYSLER-
To determine if your vehicles radio has CD changer control functions, and will work with
the iPod2car interface, check preset button #”1” for the “Disc ^” symbol.
1999 Chrysler vehicles have one of two different style radios. These two radios use
different harnesses. The shape of the radio face will determine which harness you will
use. If your radio face is SQUARE, you will use the harness part# PXHCH1. If your
radio face is OVAL (rounded corners), you will use the harness part# PXHCH2.
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1.4.5 DODGE- See Chrysler 1.4.4
1.4.6 EAGLE See Chrysler 1.4.4
1.4.7 FORD-
The iPod2car is not compatible with factory radios with built-in 6-disc CD changers.
1.4.8 GMC- See Chevrolet 1.4.3
1.4.9 HONDA-
Starting in 2003 Honda introduced a new series of radios that use different software that
is currently incompatible with the iPod2car. In 2005 all Honda radios use this software-
making them incompatible.
1.4.10 HUMMER- See Chevrolet 1.4.3
1.4.11 JEEP- See Chrysler 1.4.4
1.4.12 LINCOLN-
The iPod2car is not compatible with factory radios with built-in 6-disc CD changers.
1.4.13 MERCURY-
The iPod2car is not compatible with factory radios with built-in 6-disc CD changers.
1.4.14 OLDSMOBILE-
The iPod2car is not compatible with factory radios with built-in 6-disc CD changers.
1.4.15 PLYMOUTH- See Chrysler 1.4.4
1.4.16 PONTIAC-
The iPod2car is not compatible with factory radios with built-in 6-disc CD changers.
1.4.17 TOYOTA-
2003-2005 Toyota vehicles have radios that appear to be the same but use different
harnesses. Unfortunately, because the radios have the same outward appearance, the
only way to determine which harness to use is to remove the radio and visually confirm
the connector on the back of the radio. If the harness part# PXHTY1 harness does
not fit into the connector on your radio, you will also need the harness part# PXHTY2
adapter harness that will adapt the PXHTY1 to fit the newer style radio connectors.
1.4.18 VOLKSWAGEN-
When possible, we recommend using the PXHVW2 harness and install the iPod2car
behind the radio. This will avoid the possibility of inherent noise problems with the
factory VW CD changer cable that is found in some vehicles.
Double DIN (4” Tall) VW radios have a new connector that is not yet available. In
these cases, you must use the PXHVW1 and install the iPod2car interface in the
factory CD changer location. If you encounter the aforementioned inherent noise
technical bulletin that will instruct you on how to eliminate the noise.
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Manufacturer
/ Fabricant
Year
/ Année
Interface
Location
Model / Modèle
Harness
Configuration
NOTE: NOT Compatible with Vehicles Equipped with Navigation
Nota : Non Compatible Avec Les Véhicules Dotés De La Fonction Navigation
Acura
CL
Integra
Integra
Legend
RL
RSX
TL
Vigor
1996-2002
1992-2001
1992-2001
1992-1995
1996-2002
2002
PXHCH2
PXHCH2
PXHCH2
PXHCH2
PXHCH2
PXHCH2
PXHHD1
PXHCH2
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
1999-2002
1992-1994
NOTE: NOT Compatible with Vehicles Equipped with Built-in 6 Disc Changer
Honda
Nota : Non Compatible Avec Les Véhicules Dotés D’Un Changeur De 6 CD Intégré
Accord
Accord
Civic
Civic
CRV
1992-1997
1998-2002
1992-1997
1998-2004
1997
1997-2004
1993-1997
2002
2001-2004
1995-1997
1998-2004
1998-2002
1992-1997
1998-2001
2000-2003
PXHCH2
PXHHD1
PXHCH2
PXHHD1
PXHCH2
PXHHD1
PXHCH2
PXHHD1
PXHHD1
PXHCH2
PXHHD1
PXHHD1
PXHCH2
PXHHD1
PXHHD1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 9
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
CRV
Del Sol
Element
Insight
Odyssey
Odyssey
Passport
Prelude
Prelude
S2000
Amigo
1998-2000
PXHTY1
Config. # 9
Radio
Isuzu
Rodeo
Trooper
1998-2002
1998-2002
PXHTY1
PXHTY1
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Radio
Radio
B-series Truck
1997
PHXFD2
Config. # 4
Radio
Mazda
B-series Truck
Tribute
1998-2001
2001-2002
PXHFD3
PXHFD3
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Radio
Radio
Manufacturer
/ Fabricant
Year
/ Année
Interface
Location
Model / Modèle
Harness
Configuration
Quest
tC
1999-2002
2003-2005
PXHFD3
PXHTY3
Config. # 4
Config. # 9
Radio
Radio
Nissan
Scion
xA
xB
2003-2005
2003-2005
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Radio
Radio
NOTE: Matrix NOT Compatible when Equipped with Built-in 6 Disc Changer
Toyota
Nota : Non Compatible Avec Les Véhicules Dotés D’Un Changeur De 6 CD Intégré
4-Runner
Avalon
Camry
Solara
Celica
1998-2005
1998-2005
1998-2005
1999-2003
1998-2005
1998-2005
2000-2005
2001-2004
1998-2005
2003-2004
2005
2000-2005
2001-2005
1998-2005
2001-2005
1998-2005
2004-2005
1998
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHGM3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
PXHTY3
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 7
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Config. # 9
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Corolla
Echo
Highlander
Landcruiser
Matrix
Matrix
MR2
Prius
RAV4
Sequioa
Sienna
Solara
Supra
T100
Tacoma
Tercel
1998
1998-2005
1998
Tundra
2000-2005
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/ Fabricant
Year
/ Année
Interface
Location
Harness
Configuration
Model / Modèle
NOTE: Not Compatible with In-dash 6 Disc CD Changer
Ford
Nota : Non Compatible Avec Un Changeur De 6 CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord
PXHFD2
PXHFD3
PXHFD3
PXHFD2
PXHFD3
PXHFD2
PXHFD2
PXHFD3
PXHFD2
PXHFD3
PXHFD3
PXHFD2
PXHFD3
PXHFD4
PXHFD3
PXHFD2
PXHFD3
PXHFD3
PXHFD1
PXHFD3
PXHFD3
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 5
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Crown Victoria
Crown Victoria
Escape
Econoline
Econoline
Escort
Expedition
Expedition
Explorer
Explorer
Freestar
F-series Pick Up
F-series Pick Up
Focus
1995-1997
1998-2003
2001-2004
1997
1998-2004
1997-2003
1997
1998-2003
1995-1997
1998-2004
2004-2005
1995-1997
1998-2003
2000-2003
2001-2003
1995-1997
1998-2004
2000-2004
1996-2005
2000-2004
1999-2003
Year
Mustang
Ranger
Ranger
Sport Trac
Taurus
Thunderbird
Windstar
Manufacturer
/ Fabricant
Interface
Location
Harness
Configuration
Model / Modèle
/ Année
NOTE: Not Compatible with In-dash 6 Disc CD Changer
Lincoln
Nota : Non Compatible Avec Un Changeur De 6 CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord
PXHFD3
PXHFD2
PXHFD3
PXHFD3
PXHFD2
PXHFD2
PXHFD3
PXHFD2
PXHFD3
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Avaitor
Continental
Continental
LS
Mark VIII
Navigator
Navigator
Town Car
Town Car
2002-2003
1995-1997
1998-2004
2000-2003
1995-1998
1997-1998
1999-2003
1995-1997
1998-2003
NOTE: Not Compatible with In-dash 6 Disc CD Changer
Nota : Non Compatible Avec Un Changeur De 6 CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord
Mercury
PXHFD4
PXHFD2
PXHFD3
PXHFD2
PXHFD3
PXHFD1
PXHFD1
PXHFD3
Config. # 5
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Config. # 4
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Cougar
Grand Marquis
Grand Marquis
Mountaineer
Mountaineer
Sable
1999-2003
1995-1997
1998-2003
1995-1997
1998-2004
1996-2005
1995-2004
1999-2002
Tracer
Villager
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APPLICATION GUIDE
Manufacturer
/ Fabricant
Interface
Location
Year / Année
Harness Configuration
Model / Modèle
NOTE: ONLY Works in Vehicles with Radio with “DISC ^ ” Printed on Preset Button # 1
Chrysler
Nota : Ne Fonctionne Que Dans Les Véhicules Où « Disc ^ » Est Imprimé Sur Le Bouton De Préréglage No 1 De La Radio
PXHCH1
PXHCH3
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH3
PXHCH1
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH3
PXHCH2
PXHCH3
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH3
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
300M
300M
Cirrus
1999-2001
2002-2003
1995-1999
1999-2000
1995-1999
1999-2001
2002-2004
1995
1995-1999
1999-2001
1995-1997
2001
Cirrus
Concorde
Concorde
Concorde
Le Baron
LHS
LHS
New Yorker
Prowler
Prowler
2002
2001
PT Cruiser
PT Cruiser
Sebring
Sebring
Sebring
Town & Country
Town & Country
Town & Country
2002-2005
1995-1999
1999-2001
2002-2004
1995-1999
1999-2001
2002-2004
NOTE: ONLY Works in Vehicles with Radio with “DISC ^ ” Printed on Preset Button # 1
Dodge
Nota : Ne Fonctionne Que Dans Les Véhicules Où « Disc ^ » Est Imprimé Sur Le Bouton De Préréglage No 1 De La Radio
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH3
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH3
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH3
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH3
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH3
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH3
PXHCH1
PXHCH3
PXHCH3
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Avenger
Avenger
Caravan
Caravan
Caravan
Dakota
Dakota
Dakota
Durango
Durango
Durango
Intrepid
1995-1999
1999-2000
1995-1999
1999-2001
2002-2004
1995-1999
1999-2001
2002-2005
1998-1999
1999-2001
2002-2004
1995-1999
1999-2001
2002-2004
1995-1999
1999-2001
2002-2004
1995-1999
1999-2001
2002-2004
1995
Intrepid
Intrepid
Neon
Neon
Neon
Ram Pickup
Ram Pickup
Ram Pickup
Spirit
Sprinter
Stratus
Van (Fullsize)
Van (Fullsize)
Van (Fullsize)
2004
2002-2004
1995-2003
1995-2003
1995-2003
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/ Fabricant
Interface
Location
Year / Année
Harness Configuration
Model / Modèle
NOTE: ONLY Works in Vehicles with Radio with “DISC ^ ” Printed on Preset Button # 1
Eagle
Nota : Ne Fonctionne Que Dans Les Véhicules Où « Disc ^ » Est Imprimé Sur Le Bouton De Préréglage No 1 De La Radio
PXHCH1
PXHCH1
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Radio
Radio
Summit
Vision
1995-1996
1995-1997
NOTE: ONLY Works in Vehicles with Radio with “DISC ^ ” Printed on Preset Button # 1
Nota : Ne Fonctionne Que Dans Les Véhicules Où « Disc ^ » Est Imprimé Sur Le Bouton De Préréglage No 1 De La Radio
Jeep
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH3
PXHCH3
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Cherokee
Cherokee
Grand Cherokee
Grand Cherokee
Grand Cherokee
Liberty
Wrangler
Wrangler
Wrangler
1995-1999
1999-2001
1995-1999
1999-2001
2002-2004
2002-2004
1995-1999
1999-2001
2002-2004
NOTE: ONLY Works in Vehicles with Radio with “DISC ^ ” Printed on Preset Button # 1
Nota : Ne Fonctionne Que Dans Les Véhicules Où « Disc ^ » Est Imprimé Sur Le Bouton De Préréglage No 1 De La Radio
Plymouth
PXHCH1
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH3
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
PXHCH1
PXHCH2
Config. # 1
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Config. # 1
Config. # 3
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Acclaim
Breeze
Breeze
Neon
Neon
Neon
Prowler
Prowler
Voyager
Voyager
1995
1996-1999
1999-2000
1995-1999
1999-2001
2002-2004
1997-1999
1999-2000
1995-1999
1999-2000
Manufacturer
Fabricant
/
Year
Interface
Location
Model / Modèle
Harness Configuration
/ Année
PXHAD1
Config. # 2
Trunk
A4
1998-2004
Audi
PXHAD1
PXHAD1
PXHAD1
PXHAD1
PXHAD1
PXHAD1
PXHAD1
PXHAD1
PXHAD1
PXHAD1
Config. # 2
Config. # 2
Config. # 2
Config. # 2
Config. # 2
Config. # 2
Config. # 2
Config. # 2
Config. # 2
Config. # 2
Trunk
Trunk
Trunk
Trunk
Trunk
Trunk
Trunk
Trunk
Trunk
Trunk
A6
A8
A8L
All-Road
Cabriolet
RS6
S4
S6
S8
TT
1998-2002
1998-2002
2004-2004
2001-2004
1998
2000-2003
2000-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2004
PXHFD4
PXHVW2
Config. # 4
Config. # 2
Radio
Radio
S-Type
2000-2002
Jaguar
Volkswagen
Beetle
1998-2005
PXHVW2
PXHVW2
PXHVW2
PXHVW2
PXHVW2
PXHVW2
PXHVW3
PXHVW3
PXHVW3
Config. # 2
Config. # 2
Config. # 2
Config. # 2
Config. # 2
Config. # 2
Config. # 2
Config. # 2
Config. # 2
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Cabrio
Eurovan
Golf
GTI
Jetta
Passat
Passat
Phaeton
Toureg
1998-2004
1999-2004
1998-2005
1998-2005
1998-2005
1998-2003
2004-2005
2004-2005
2004-2005
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Manufacturer
/ Fabricant
Interface
Location
Year / Année
NOTE: 1995-1999 NOT Compatible with In-dash CD Player
Nota : Non Compatible Avec Le Lecteur De CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord Des Modèles 1995-1999
Harness
Configuration
Model / Modèle
Buick
PXHGM3
PXHGM3
PXHGM3
Config. # 7
Radio
Radio
Radio
LeSabre
Rainier
Rendezvous
1999-2002
2005
2003-2005
Config. # 7 or 8
Config. # 7 or 8
NOTE: 2003-2005 MUST Disable Factory External A/V Source Devices
Cadillac
NOTA : Les appareils source audiovisuels externes installés en usine dans les modèles 2003-2005 DOIVENT être
désactivés.
NOTE: 1996-1999 NOT Compatible with In-dash CD Player
Nota : Non Compatible Avec Le Lecteur De CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord Des Modèles 1996-1999
PXHGM2
PXHGM2
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
PXHGM2
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Trunk
Trunk
Deville
El Dorado
Escalade
Escalade
Seville
1995-2000
1995-2002
1999-2002
2003-2005
1995-2005
Config. # 6
Radio
Config. # 7 or 8
Config. # 6
Radio
Console
NOTE: 2003-2005 MUST Disable Factory External A/V Source Devices
Chevrolet
NOTA : Les appareils source audiovisuels externes installés en usine dans les modèles 2003-2005 DOIVENT être
désactivés.
NOTE: 1996-1999 NOT Compatible with In-dash CD Player
Nota : Non Compatible Avec Le Lecteur De CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord Des Modèles 1996-1999
PXHGM1
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
PXHGM1
PXHGM1
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
PXHGM3
PXHGM2
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
PXHGM1
PXHGM1
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
PXHGM3
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 7 or 8
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 7
Config. # 7
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 7
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 7
Config. # 6
Config. # 7
Config. # 6
Config. # 7
Config. # 6
Config. # 7
Config. # 7 or 8
Config. # 6
Config. # 7 or 8
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Trunk
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Astro Van
Avalanche
Avalanche
Blazer
1996-2005
2002
2003-2005
1998-2002
1997-2002
1996-1999
2003-2005
2005
Camaro
Cavalier
Cavalier
Colorado
Corvette
Impala
Impala
Lumina
Malibu
Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo
Silverado
Silverado
Suburban
Suburban
Tahoe
1997-2004
1995-1999
2000-2005
1996-1999
1997-2000
1995-1999
2000-2005
1995-2002
2003-2005
1995-2002
2003-2005
1995-2002
2003-2005
2004-2005
1997-1999
2004-2005
Tahoe
Trailblazer
Venture
Venture
NOTE: 2003-2005 MUST Disable Factory External A/V Source Devices
GMC
NOTA : Les appareils source audiovisuels externes installés en usine dans les modèles 2003-2005 DOIVENT être
désactivés.
NOTE: 1996-1999 NOT Compatible with In-dash CD Player
Nota : Non Compatible Avec Le Lecteur De CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord Des Modèles 1996-1999
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
PXHGM1
PXHGM1
PXHGM1
PXHGM1
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
Config. # 6
Config. # 7 or 8
Config. # 6
Config. # 7
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 7
Config. # 6
Config. # 7
Config. # 6
Config. # 7
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Envoy
Envoy
Denali
Denali
Jimmy
Sonama
Safari
Savana
Sierra
1999-2001
2004-2005
1995-2002
2003-2005
1998-2002
1998-2002
1996-2005
1999-2000
1995-2002
2003-2005
1995-2002
2003-2005
1995-2002
2003-2005
Sierra
Suburban
Suburban
Yukon/XL
Yukon/XL
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APPLICATION GUIDE
Manufacturer
/ Fabricant
Interface
Location
Year / Année
Harness
Configuration
Model / Modèle
PXHGM3
Config. # 7 or 8
Radio
H2
2003-2004
Hummer
NOTE: 1995-2001 NOT Compatible with Built-in CD Player
Oldsmobile
Nota : Non Compatible Avec Le Lecteur De CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord Des Modèles 1995-2001
NOTE: 2004-2005 MUST Disable Factory External A/V Source Devices
NOTA : Les appareils source audiovisuels externes installés en usine dans les modèles 2004-2005 DOIVENT être
désactivés.
PXHGM3
PXHGM2
PXHGM3
PXHGM2
PXHGM2
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
PXHGM2
PXHGM2
PXHGM2
PXHGM2
PXHGM2
PXHGM2
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
Config. # 7
Config. # 6
Config. # 8
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 7 or 8
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 7 or 8
Radio
Trunk
Radio
Trunk
Trunk
Radio
Radio
Trunk
Trunk
Trunk
Trunk
Trunk
Trunk
Radio
Radio
Achieva
Alero
1996-1998
1999-2000
2003-2004
1995-1999
2001-2004
1997-2001
2004
Alero
Aurora
Aurora
Bravada
Bravada
Cutlass
Cutla Supreme
Eighty-Eight
Intrigue
LSS
1997-1999
1995-1997
1996-1999
1998-2001
1996-1999
1997-1998
1996-1999
2004
Regency
Silhoette
Silhoette
NOTE: 1996-2001 NOT Compatible with Built-in CD Player
Pontiac
Nota : Non Compatible Avec Le Lecteur De CD Intégré Au Tableau De Bord Des Modèles 1996-2001
NOTE: 2004-2005 MUST Disable Factory External A/V Source Devices
NOTA : Les appareils source audiovisuels externes installés en usine dans les modèles 2004-2005 DOIVENT être
désactivés.
PXHGM3
PXHGM2
PXHGM1
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
PXHGM1
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
PXHGM1
PXHGM1
PXHGM3
Config. # 7 or 8
Config. # 6
Radio
Trunk
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Aztec
Bonneville
Bonneville
Firebird
2003-2005
1996-1999
2000-2005
1996-2002
2003-2005
1996-2000
2004-2005
1999-2000
1996-1999
2003-2005
1996-2002
1996-1998
2004-2005
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 7 or 8
Config. # 6
Grand AM
Grand AM
Montana
Montana
Sunfire
Config. # 7 or 8
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 7
Sunfire
Config. # 6
Trans Am
TransSport
Vibe
Config. # 6
Config. # 7 or 8
PXHGM1
Config. # 6
Radio
SC1
1995-1999
Saturn
PXHGM1
PXHGM1
PXHGM1
PXHGM1
PXHGM1
PXHGM1
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Config. # 6
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
Radio
SC2
SL
1995-1999
1995-1999
1995-1999
1995-1999
1995-1999
1995-1999
SL1
SL2
SW1
SW2
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Now that you have identified the correct harness and dip-switch configuration us-
ing the application guide, it is now time to program the interface.
To program the interface, set the dip-switches located on the side of the interface
(see Fig.1 below) to the congfiguration listed for your vehicle in the Application
guide. Switches are in their default setting of “off” in the up position and are turned
“on” when switched down. Refer to the chart on the bottom of this page.
This programs the iPod2car to the vehicle it is being installed in. The dip-switch-
es MUST be set before the interface is plugged into the vehicle. Otherwise the
iPod2car will not work correctly.
Dip Switch Configuration Chart
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Config. #1
Config. #2
Config. #3
Config. #4
Config. #5
Config. #6
Config. #7
Config. #8
Config. #9
ON
ON
off
off
off
ON
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
off
off
off
off
ON
off
off
ON
ON
off
off
ON
off
off
off
ON
ON
ON
off
off
ON
off
off
off
ON
ON
off
ON
ON
Fig.1 Side view of Interface with dip switches
1 2
DIP
3
4
5
6
7
8
ON
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Chapter 2- General Installation
Most installations will require you to remove the factory radio in order to plug in the vehicle
specific harness. Some vehicles may require you to connect the interface to a factory pre-
run CD changer cable. The location of these CD changer cables will vary by vehicle. Some
common locations of these cables are in the trunk, behind the glove box, and in or under a
center console. ( see Fig.2 below)
iPod
iPod2car
interface
MENU
At this time and before beginning the installation:
• Your iPod’s Firmware should have been updated. (section 1.2)
• You should have your radio’s security code.(when applicable, see section 1.2)
• The dip-switches on the interface should have been set with the proper configuration.
(see section 1.3)
• You should have in your possession the correct harness for your vehicle. (see sec 1.3)
• You have determined your installation location. (see section 2.1)
If any of these steps has not been taken, STOP. Only when ALL of these steps have been
taken should you proceed with the rest of the installation.
2.3 Wiring Connections
Some vehicle specific harnesses require wiring connections that involve splicing of wires. If
you are not confident in making these connections to your radio’s wiring harness, we recom-
dealer link at the top of the page to find an authorized professional installer.
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Make these connections only after verifying the proper circuit on your radio harness with a
voltmeter. With the key OFF and the negative test lead of the voltmeter firmly touching a
bare metal chassis part of your car, begin probing the wires in the main radio harness with
the positive test lead. The constant 12V+ circuit should read a continuous 12 volts or higher.
Once you’ve identified the constant 12V+ circuit, strip back about 1/8” of the insulation. Now
take the positive test lead and insert it into the wire stranding so that you can now probe for a
suitable ground location in the dash cavity using the negative test lead. Bare chassis metal
is the recommended ground spot. The voltmeter will read a constant 12 volts or higher when
you have found a good ground point. Attach the BLACK ground wire to this spot with either
an existing bolt or screw or use a metal piercing screw. You also have the option of splicing
into the ground wire in the main radio harness. Probe the remaining wires with the negative
test lead until you again find a circuit that reads a constant 12 volts on the voltmeter. When
you’ve found a circuit that reads constant 12 volts, turn the dash light dimmer control to make
sure you have not probed the illumination dimmer circuit. If the circuit continues to read a
constant 12 volts or higher regardless of the dimmer position, you have found the ground
wire. If not, continue testing until you do. Some vehicles do not have a ground wire in their
main radio harness and instead ground through their mounting brackets to the dash. In these
cases, you will have to ground the black wire to the bare metal chassis inside the dash . Once
the ground wire is connected, please finish your wiring connections by splicing in the external
YELLOW wire from the vehicle specific harness.
Vehicle Specific Harnesses that require wiring connections:
PXHFD1 – connect the Yellow wire to constant 12V+ & connect the Black wire to ground.
PXHFD2 – connect the Yellow wire to constant 12V+ & connect the Black wire to ground.
PXHFD3 – connect the Yellow wire to constant 12V+ & connect the Black wire to ground.
PXHGM3 – connect the Yellow wire to constant 12V+ & connect the Black wire to ground.
PXHVW2 – connect both the Black and Black/White wires to ground.
In this section you will learn how to install the iPod2car in the factory CD changer location. If your
vehicle is equipped with a factory CD changer you will need to disconnect it from the factory pre-run
harness in order to connect the iPod2car interface. If your vehicle is not equipped with a factory
CD changer, you will need to locate the factory pre-run harness. This may involve the removal of
the; center console, glove box, or carpeted side panels in the trunk. Please consult your vehicle’s
dealership or a local car audio professional for instruction or assistance with locating the factory CD
changer connection if necessary.
1. Connect your vehicle specific Harness to the factory pre-run CD changer harness in the ve-
hicle.
2. Make any necessary wiring connections on your vehicle specific harness. Please see section 2.3
for details on making these wiring connections.
3. Now that the interface is connected to the radio, you will need to test the operation of the interface
before permanently running the white iPod docking cable or re-assembling the dash. First, connect
the white iPod cable to the iPod. The iPod should indicate that it is being charged. Turn on the fac-
tory radio and press the button that would activate the factory CD changer to select the iPod. It may
take up to three minutes for the interface to initialize to the radio (this only happens the very first
time you select the iPod). Once the iPod has been selected, press Play on the iPod. You should
be able to hear the music on your iPod through your factory radio. Now press the “Next Track” but-
ton on the radio. The iPod should change to the next song on the iPod. By pressing the “Previous
Track” button on the radio the iPod should change to the previous song. With the operation of the
interface confirmed, you may continue with the installation. If you experience difficulties in opera-
tion, please see our troubleshooting chart in section 3.2.
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4. Decide on a convenient location to mount your iPod.
5. Run the white docking cable from the interface to the desired mounting location. Use caution to
not cut, pinch, or crimp the cable during this step. Avoid moving parts, vehicle wiring harnesses and
areas of excessive heat when routing the cable.
6. Secure the interface in the vehicle using; double sided tape, Velcro or wire ties. Make sure to
check for proper clearance and avoid moving parts. Take into account the size of the interface and
the wire harness and do not force the interface and harness into a space that is too tight, damage
to the harness may result.
7. Now that the interface is secured and the docking cable has been run, you are ready to enjoy
your iPod in your vehicle!
In this section you will learn how to install the iPod2car behind the radio. If your vehicle is
equipped with a factory CD changer or other external audio source, you will need to discon-
nect it from the back of the radio in order to connect the iPod2car interface.
1. Carefully remove the radio from the vehicle. If your radio uses a Security Code, make sure
that you have the code before unplugging the radio. Some vehicles require the use of special
tools to remove the radio. Please consult your vehicle’s dealership or a local car audio pro-
fessional for instruction or assistance with radio removal if necessary.
2. Make any necessary wiring connections on your vehicle specific harness. Please see
section 2.3 for details on making these wiring connections
3. Connect the Vehicle Specific Harness to the CD changer port on the back of the radio. Be
sure to make a firm connection but do not force it. If there is difficulty making the connection,
please consult the application guide to confirm your vehicle specific harness selection.
4. Now that the interface is connected to the radio, you will need to test the operation of the
interface before permanently running the white iPod docking cable or re-assembling the
dash. First, connect the white iPod cable to the iPod. The iPod should indicate that it is be-
ing charged. Turn on the factory radio and press the button that would activate the factory
CD changer to select the iPod. It may take up to three minutes for the interface to initialize
to the radio (this only happens the very first time you select the iPod). Once the iPod has
been selected, press Play on the iPod. You should be able to hear the music on your iPod
through your factory radio. Now press the “Next Track” button on the radio. The iPod should
change to the next song on the iPod. By pressing the “Previous Track” button on the radio
the iPod should change to the previous song. With the operation of the interface confirmed,
you may continue with the installation. If you experience difficulties in operation, please see
our troubleshooting chart in section 3.2.
5. Decide on a convenient location to mount your iPod.
6. Run the white docking cable from the interface to the desired mounting location. Use cau-
tion to not cut, pinch, or crimp the cable during this step. Avoid moving parts, vehicle wiring
harnesses and areas of excessive heat when routing the cable.
7. Secure the interface in the dash cavity behind the radio using; double sided tape, Velcro or
wire ties. Make sure to check for proper clearance and avoid moving parts. Take into account
the size of the interface and the wire harness and do not force the interface and harness into
a space that is too tight, damage to the harness may result.
8. Now that the interface is secured and the docking cable has been run, you may reinstall
the radio and replace any panels that may have been removed to access the radio. You are
ready to enjoy your iPod in your vehicle!
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Chapter 3- Operation
3.1 Operation
SELECTING THE IPOD
To select the iPod from the radio, press the button that would normally activate
the factory CD changer. This button varies by vehicle manufacturers. In some
applications (using config.#8) the iPod2car is accessed like an XM reciever, In
these cases you will press the appropriate activation button. Some radio models
require pressing the “Seek >” button once, after pressing the CD button. Yet,
it may also be necessary to press Play on the iPod itself to begin playback. In
some cases, if it is the first time selecting the iPod from the radio it may take up
to three minutes for the iPod2car to initialize.
CONTROLLING THE IPOD FROM THE RADIO
With the iPod2car interface, the radio will control the iPod as if it were a factory
CD changer. Therefore, operation will be done by using the same buttons you
would use to control a factory CD changer. For more details on your particular
radio, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual.
The iPod2car interface allows you to skip songs forward and backwards and also
to fast forward and rewind through a particular song. In general, most radios will
utilize “seek” or “track” buttons to control these functions.
CONTROLING THE IPOD FROM THE IPOD
The iPod2car interface allows you to keep full control of the iPod from the click
wheel. You can browse files and change playlist on the iPod. You can also skip
songs forward and backwards from the iPod. The iPod2car interface does not
disable any functionality of the iPod!
RADIO DISPLAY DURING IPOD OPERTION
Some factory radio’s may show DISC and TRACK numbers on the display of the
radio. The iPod2car interface does not send any information from the iPod to the
radio. This means that the DISC and TRACK numbers shown on the display will
not and can not reflect the song number on the iPod due to the complex nature
of the music library. Some factory radio’s may flash zero’s on the display of the
radio, or toggle back and forth between Tracks “1” and “2”. All these are normal
behaviors and do not represent a malfunction.
CONTROLING THE IPOD FROM THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
If your vehicle’s steering wheel controls have the ability to select track and control
the forward and rewind functions of your factory CD changer, then they will also
control these same functions on the iPod.
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3.2 Trouble Shooting
Symptom
No Power
Cause
Remedy
Blown fuse in vehicle fuse
block.
Replace fuse with same
amp rating. If the fuse
blows again, call tech
support.
No Power
Bad connection
Check cable and wiring
connection.
Alternator noise is heard
(Changes with Engine RPM) ground loop
Improper wiring creates a
Install a Ground loop isola-
tor or seek professional
service from a local car
audio shop.
You can hear music from
the iPod but you cant con-
trol it from the radio.
The Firmware on the iPod
may not be updated.
Update the Firmware on
the iPod. See section 1.2
of this manual.
Radio is not recognizing
iPod2car interface
Bad cables or cables are
not connected properly
between converter box and
car radio
Check connection and
cables, push in firmly.
Radio is not recognizing
iPod2car interface
Wrong configuration on the
interface
Select the right pconfigu-
ration for your car. (See
section 1.5)
Radio is not recognizing
iPod2car interface
Yellow and black wires are
not connected to Constant
12V+ and Ground. (When
applicable)
Please read wiring instruc-
tions in chapter 2 of this
manual and see if your car
requires to connect the
yellow and black cable to
power and ground
iPod Audio is Low or
Distorted
iPod2car interface is con-
nected with an external CD
changer or other external
factory audio source
Disconnect the factory
external audio source.
iPod is not charging
Yellow and black wires are
not connected to Constant
12V+ and Ground. (When
applicable)
Please read your vehicles
section in this manual and
see if your car requires to
connect the yellow and
black cable to power and
ground
For consumer technical support call:
Hours: 9:30 am-6:00 pm E.S.T. MON - FRI
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3.3 Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty
The quality controls used in the manufacture of this product will ensure your satisfaction.
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product from an authorized
Peripheral Elecronics dealer.
This warranty covers any supplied or manufactured parts of this product that, upon inspec-
tion by Peripheral Electronics authorized personnel, is found to have failed in normal use
due to defects in material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to installation
expenses.
Attempting to service or modify this unit, operating this unit under conditions other than the
recommended voltage will render this WARRANTY VOID.
Unless otherwise prescribed by law, Peripheral Electronics shall not be liable for any per-
sonal injury, property damage and or any incidental or consequential damages of any kind
(including water damage) resulting from malfunctions, defects, misuse, improper installation
or alteration of this product.
All parts of this Peripheral Electronics product are guaranteed for a period of 1 year as
follows:
Within the first 12 months from date of purchase, subject to the conditions above, Peripher-
al Electronics will repair or replace the product at their discretion, if it is defective in material
or workmanship providing it is returned to an Authorized Peripheral Electronic’s Dealer, with
PROOF OF PURCHASE from an authorized Peripheral Elecronics dealer.
3.4 Warning:
This equipment may be reset by unintentional electrostatic discharge during operation.
Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat may cause damage or malfunction.
3.5 FCC Class B Radio Frequency
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recption, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and reciever.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differant from that of which
the reciever is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / television technical for help
Notice : The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
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