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First off, thanks Corey986 for sharing your workaround. Much appreciated.
I really like this solution, but I'm reluctant because of the messy look of excess cable and adapters. According to eBay, the cable from Amazon is 3.28 feet.
This cable measures only 11 inches, so this could make things a little more tidy. I'm also eyeing this power adapter that sits flush against the cigarette lighter socket:
Just thought I'd add a few more options for those motorers who want to try and keep things neat.
I'm confused as to why the new Y-connector is needed. If I got the Belkin min-charger, couldn't I just use the OEM Y-connector, but run the USB male into the Belkin instead of the dashboard? I'm assuming the Belkin has sufficient output power to charge the 3GS, so what do I gain by having a cable plugged into the dashboard female USB?
First off, thanks Corey986 for sharing your workaround. Much appreciated.
I really like this solution, but I'm reluctant because of the messy look of excess cable and adapters. According to eBay, the cable from Amazon is 3.28 feet.
This cable measures only 11 inches, so this could make things a little more tidy. I'm also eyeing this power adapter that sits flush against the cigarette lighter socket:
Just thought I'd add a few more options for those motorers who want to try and keep things neat.
Just wanted to let everyone know that this set up does work with the IPhone 3GS. Old (infamous) "Y" cable audio jack to the jack plug, Y cable USB end to the female end of the new Amazon cable with the two other USB ends going to the Mini USB port and the other to a cig. plug adapter. Only problems are: A. multiple wires B. my LED on cig plug adapter stays lit even when car is off. ( power from Mini USB), C. I have extra cables b/c I got a single to dual cig. plug adapter so can charge phone and run radar detector.
Little Bean
Gumpper,
I think the USB still needs to be plugged into the car for controls of music. We should let Schatzy chime on in.
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Originally Posted by Gumpper
I'm confused as to why the new Y-connector is needed. If I got the Belkin min-charger, couldn't I just use the OEM Y-connector, but run the USB male into the Belkin instead of the dashboard? I'm assuming the Belkin has sufficient output power to charge the 3GS, so what do I gain by having a cable plugged into the dashboard female USB?
You're right, Little Bean. Right now I've got the original Y-cable plugged into a Belkin mini-charger and the aux input, but have the second Y-cable on order. Not having the steering wheel controls isn't much of a problem for me now, since I'm primarily using the iphone with the Slacker app.
Gumpper,
I think the USB still needs to be plugged into the car for controls of music. We should let Schatzy chime on in.
Little Bean, You are correct on this. To retain control of the Music from the radio/MFSW controls you will still have to have a USB cable plugged into the MINI USB port.
THus to power and control music you will need a "USB Y-Cable" and the "MINI Y-Cable". The "USB Y-Cable will plug into the power (what ever item that is used for that) and the MINI USB port. Then the "MINI Y-Cable" USB will plug into the "USB Y-Cable" and the Audio connector will plug into the AUX. Then the iPod connector end of the "MINI Y-Cable" will plug into the iPhone.
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THus to power and control music you will need a "USB Y-Cable" and the "MINI Y-Cable". The "USB Y-Cable will plug into the power (what ever item that is used for that) and the MINI USB port. Then the "MINI Y-Cable" USB will plug into the "USB Y-Cable" and the Audio connector will plug into the AUX. Then the iPod connector end of the "MINI Y-Cable" will plug into the iPhone.
Sorry Schatzy, but I’m having problems envisioning this. I think I’m much more visual.
Can someone diagram this (nothing fancy – hand drawn is fine) so that us visual people can experience this new iPhone charging / playing bliss too?
