California iPod connector

[yg649]

Hi,

Just collected a "new to me" California. It didn't have an iPod connector (useful buying tip from previous post !), therefore, I requested that it was installed. Not a problem - thank-you dealer.

However, it's a USB cable that's been installed. Whilst I thought it would most likely be a 32-pin adaptor, I wasn't expecting a USB plug.

Is this correct - or do I need to loop back with the dealer ? After all, not everyone uses Apple products ....

Many thanks,
Lee.

[Anjum]

Firstly Congratulations!

In answer to your question: Take your iPhone charger at home - pull the cable out - and shove it in your USB socket. Ta Dah! Not sure if you have much apple stuff - but I always find that I have 5 more than I need

[yg649]

Ok ... sounds as though the "iPod connector" is indeedly a "USB connector" in disguise. No problems with removing a USB cable and installing within the car ... will be even able to boast of having a lightening connector if I do that ...

Thanks for response. Now need to go out and drive it and stop worrying about what tunes to play ...

[Anjum]

Does your system let the phone stream to the stereo? In my Speciale, the phone bluetooths connectivity - and streams to the stereo. Which means, if I take the phone out of the car - I still pick up the music if I'm in range! The cable is useful when on long runs - so you can charge your phone up!

In the Lamborghini and Maserati - you have to connect it, physically.

[yg649]

Cheers Anjum. Unfortunately cannot answer your question ... looks like the power to the entertainment unit was disconnected \ wasn't reconnected when the "iPod" lead was being installed ...

Oh well. Quick chat with the dealer this morning.

Speciale ... I gotta work harder ... !!!