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Dec 29, 2007 | 12:42 AM

Generik420

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Using Zune with Ipod HU

I got a Zune for Christmas and I am curious if anyone knows of a hack or a way to allow it to work with the Ipod HU to allow song changing through the wheel controls? I am pretty sure this isn't possible but I figured I would ask and see if anyone has seen or heard of a way to get this done. I am currently using the AUX port and that works fine, but I would love the ability to be able to use my steering controls.

And before this devolves into a Zune vs. Ipod thing.. I wanted a Zune becuase I ripped 50gb of music into WMA and didn't feel like dealing with converting all that to an Ipod compatible format.

Dec 29, 2007 | 03:12 AM

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I would just sell the zune...

But no... the Zune won't work like that.

You know, iTunes can rip everything into a compatible format when you add it to the library... you don't have to do it manually...

Dec 29, 2007 | 02:42 PM

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Dec 30, 2007 | 03:06 AM

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I only recently figured out iTunes would auto convert the files. But in the end, the Zune was only $90 for the 30gb model which is way to good of a deal to pass up. I actually don't even have the iPod headunit.. The main reason for the question was if there was a way to make it work with a non-iPod MP3 player, I would look at swapping one into my box.

Thanks for the info tho!

Feb 9, 2008 | 06:39 AM

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The main reason for the question was if there was a way to make it work with a non-iPod MP3 player, I would look at swapping one into my box
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Feb 9, 2008 | 03:34 PM

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No, there isn't... the Aux will work with anything, but the control off the HU is iPod only.

I hear the Ford Focus works with a Zune if you really want your Zune in the car...

Feb 10, 2008 | 02:36 AM

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I've been looking for a great solution for the Zune for a long time. I've been searching constantly. My current setup is as follows:
I have a cigarette lighter insert with a USB port; this charges my Zune. I wired it to go under the e-brake, and come up through the back of the e-brake to the oddly shaped hole behind the two cupholders. There, I have my Zune, with another long wire that I have go back under the e-brake (it's a long wire,) then into my aux port.

Currently, my Zune is my only source of music, as FM radio sucks here, and Sirius is quite pricey(not to mention I don't appreciate that their customer service reps can read my password off to me in plain text).

Kicker Audio was at the CES 2008, presenting a Zune solution for car audio. They made a interface that takes Toyota/lexus head units and allows you to control the Zune through the HU (as if it were a iPod, I suppose) I'm excited to see what this has to offer.

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Silly me, I forgot the youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro4GYnPH3NM
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From me here; http://www.scionapocalypse.com/forum...pic.php?t=1933

I can't wait for this system! join their mailinglist; http://www.kicker.com/zune/