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[SAAB]audio connection for an mp3 player

  • 15-03-2010 11:22PM
    #1
    recylingbin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,001 ✭✭✭


    Hi, not sure if this is in the right place, so apologies if it isn't.

    I have a 2005 saab 93. It has the manafacturer's stereo in it with a space for an mp3 connection in the storage space under the arm rest.

    I would like to run a cable from the back of the stereo to the provided space in the armrest and hook my mp3 player up to it.

    Questions:
    1) What cable do I need to do this? Is it a Saab specific cable?
    2) Where can I get this cable?
    3) Is it expensive?

    4) What control, or lack of, would I have over the mp3 player from the car stereo controls or steering wheel controls?


    Seperately, when I try to take out the centre console (stereo system) it only comes out so far. It then stops and won't come any further...I assume that the cables attached at the rear are preventing it from coming any further.
    This being the case, it is impossible to do anything at the rear of the stereo.
    Any ideas?


Comments

  • #2
    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,406 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    The part you need is this:

    http://www.elkparts.com/saab-93-ss-m03-on/accessories/interior/genuine-saab-mp3-auxin-kit-for-ipod--mp3-br-saab-93sscv-m0306.p2386.html

    £43 plus postage.

    It's only an aux input so no controls.


  • #3
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,754 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    If you have the socket in that pocket, the cable must be there already.........the socket is part of the cable - I know, I've just bought one for mine, and am about to fit it.

    Have you tried it ?

    If you have, and it doesn't work, it might have been added afterwards (not by factory), and there's the possibility you have to get a SAAB dealer to activate that input, via the OBD port, with a computer.........

    ...I know, all this, just to listen to........'toons' !

    Installation manual, HERE

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  • #4
    recylingbin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,001 ✭✭✭recylingbin


    galwaytt wrote: »
    If you have the socket in that pocket, the cable must be there already.........the socket is part of the cable - I know, I've just bought one for mine, and am about to fit it.

    Have you tried it ?

    If you have, and it doesn't work, it might have been added afterwards (not by factory), and there's the possibility you have to get a SAAB dealer to activate that input, via the OBD port, with a computer.........

    ...I know, all this, just to listen to........'toons' !

    Installation manual, HERE

    No, socket isn't there.





    Thanks Jimmy.


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