Thread: MP3/Ipod adapter for stock stereo.

Trying to keep my stock unit due to theft issues. I'm sure they make this adapters. Anybody here has one? Any recommendations where I can get a good one. I'm trying to stay away for FM transmiters.

Only works on select 98-03 Nissan vehicles.

ActiveTuning Nissan Auxiliary Input Plug - ActiveTuning

The only way I know to hook up a Ipod to a factory stereo is if they have connections for a CD changer.
I had two 2006 Nissans with factory radios and I couldn't hook up my Ipod directly because they lacked that connection.
I used a FM transmitter. sux, but better than nothing.

Check Crutchfield, I recall seeing a FM adapter that does not use a transmitter, it goes in line on your antenna in lead. If you don't have the 8-pin DIN connector of newer Nissan factory units that may be about your only option. If you have that, the Active Tuning option is a good one.

Instead of using a FM transmitter, the idea is to jack into the antenna lead as it goes into the stereo, drawback is it won't charge your iPod nor is the sound quality as good as CD changer adapters, etc. But it won't be worse than a FM station with a strong signal.

About the only other option is to do a stealth install of your car stereo and use a remote, i.e. put your deck out of sight, leave the factory unit in but not attached, run a deck under the dash and work its controls with a remote. Units designed for this are often used in classic car restorations, check around, but forewarned this option isn't usually cheap.

I'd call Crutchfield and explain your goal and see what they say. They also carry Active Tuning.

Good luck!

Girlfriend has that Ipod Cassette adapter

Great info. Now, I totally forgot to mention that I do have the 98 sentra double radio. I see the CD changer connection available.

You're good then since you have cd changer controls.
My 91 has the stock cassette player still, I havent bothered to check if it works. The FM transmitter will have to do until I get a new deck.

Is that the black 8-pin circular DIN? If so, then you should be good.