Aux jack IPod problem - Toyota Yaris Forums

darthbauer · 01-03-2009, 01:03 AM

I have not used my ipod in my car for a while. The other day I plug it in and now the sound only comes out the right speakers.

Anyone have any ideas why this is and what I should do? Do you think the cord could have gone bad since I have not used it for a couple of months?

ToddR · 01-03-2009, 01:50 AM

Unless you've been using it as a jump rope it's likely not the cable. Does it make any difference if you wiggle the cable at the aux jack on the car? The contacts in the jack might be dirty.

darthbauer · 01-03-2009, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToddR

Unless you've been using it as a jump rope it's likely not the cable. Does it make any difference if you wiggle the cable at the aux jack on the car? The contacts in the jack might be dirty.

Wiggling and plugging in and unplugging multiple times was the first thing I tried. It did not help at all. I used to have to do that with my old cable a lot and then I got this other one and it has been good until now.

l2a3k2a3i · 01-03-2009, 04:21 PM

I had the same thing happen to me (only i use my ipod constantly). One day it just started only playing through the driver's side speakers. It was the cord in my case though.

auxmike · 01-03-2009, 08:07 PM

Check that your radio's not set for just "left" or just "right" on the speakers balance controls.
Check to see if by chance there's any left/right on the iPod too.
You can try cleaning both ends of your patch cable with alcohol and a towel to remove oxidation that may have built up over time.
Anyone you know have an extra cable you can use to test it in your car?

galaxyhillvt · 01-28-2009, 08:37 PM

I had the same problem - bought a new cable for $20.00 and it worked like a charm - after two years my cable got so twisted and damaged. Good luck!

01-03-2009, 01:03 AM	#1
darthbauer Not really here... Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue S hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,062	Aux jack IPod problem I have not used my ipod in my car for a while. The other day I plug it in and now the sound only comes out the right speakers. Anyone have any ideas why this is and what I should do? Do you think the cord could have gone bad since I have not used it for a couple of months? __________________ Liberate Tutemet Ex Infernis.

01-03-2009, 08:07 PM	#5
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Check that your radio's not set for just "left" or just "right" on the speakers balance controls. Check to see if by chance there's any left/right on the iPod too. You can try cleaning both ends of your patch cable with alcohol and a towel to remove oxidation that may have built up over time. Anyone you know have an extra cable you can use to test it in your car? __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

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01-03-2009, 01:50 AM	#2
ToddR Bacon! Drives: 2008 Red Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 45	Unless you've been using it as a jump rope it's likely not the cable. Does it make any difference if you wiggle the cable at the aux jack on the car? The contacts in the jack might be dirty.

01-03-2009, 04:21 PM	#4
l2a3k2a3i View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Red Yaris LB 5 sp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 63	I had the same thing happen to me (only i use my ipod constantly). One day it just started only playing through the driver's side speakers. It was the cord in my case though.

01-28-2009, 08:37 PM	#6
galaxyhillvt Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 8	I had the same problem - bought a new cable for $20.00 and it worked like a charm - after two years my cable got so twisted and damaged. Good luck!