Aux/Audio input

[KateLee]

I have just bought a 2008 Yaris TR (in the UK).

I have been told by the dealer that it is possible to have an iPod dock fitted (at a cost of about £199), but not a generic Auxillary/Audio input. Does anyone know of any way of connecting an MP3 player to the audio system?

[packetrace]

WHat is the radio you actually have ? Mine already had a auxiliary output....

[_S7V7N_]

Most cars come with the 3.5's but you can also get a form of an FM modulator that you can hook up a mp3 player, usb, sd card. Modulator usually connects to your power outlet/cig lighter. The sound quality is the only concern.

Would you ever consider getting an aftermarket head unit ?

[why?]

sound quality is at least decent mp3 with a good one as long as it is within a foot or so of the radio.

For 200 pounds though you could probably find a head unit with a front usb jack. Probably less than that.

[Dude where's my yaris?]

I bought an FM wired transmitter for circa £30. Fitted it myself, you need to take the radio out to access the wire from the aerial but it isn't too difficult. The only part I struggled with was the power supply for it.

I then drilled through into the flap comparent behind the steering wheel so my iPod sits in there out of the way :)

[Kar98]

I just bought a 2007 3dr hb, very base, with a aux in 3.5 mm jack but it doesn't do anything. If I connect an iPod nano 4th gen to it and select aux in on the radio, everything remains quiet.mwhat would be my first line of attack?

[nielandm]

Just make sure you have the volume on the Ipod all the way up when it's plugged into the aux cord.

[Kar98]

So that input is not amplified at all? Every stereo I've had with a 3.5mm input like that, you're able to run an external player with the volume all the way down.