Music system OPEL

masterboy123

Hi,

I have 2006 model opel. Unfortunately there is only CD player and FM radio in it. If I burn a song CD it can have only about 15 songs. There is no AUX or USB input, so I can not connect my mobile phone or ipod.
I recently bought FM transmitter with USB port but the sound isn't crystal clear.
What are my options to play updated music without burning CD every now and then?

Any suggestions are highly appreciated.:)

colm_mcm

Can your CD player play mp3 files off a disc, there would be a logo or something on the front if it can.
You'd fit a good few albums on one cd in mp3 format.

You can get an iPod/3.5mm input for your headunit. The likes of connects2, xcarlink, dension etc would be what you're looking for.

masterboy123

There is no MP3 logo inside the car. But I think it can play MP3 files from CD, because the songs on my laptop are in mp3 format. When i burn a song MP3 CD, then on laptop it asks whether it would be for laptop/computer or music system. When i choose the latter, then the CD gets full after 15 or so songs only.

I am going to check headunits now.

colm_mcm wrote: »

Can your CD player play mp3 files off a disc, there would be a logo or something on the front if it can.
You'd fit a good few albums on one cd in mp3 format.

You can get an iPod/3.5mm input for your headunit. The likes of connects2, xcarlink, dension etc would be what you're looking for.

colm_mcm

Try burning disc for other devices and see how many you can fit, download Nero software if necessary.

The inputs I suggested earlier retain your current car radio.

masterboy123

Ok, i will try different option for burning disc. Sometimes the CD doesn't play, can it be due to dirt inside? Is there anything to clean up the CD player?

I am attaching the picture of music system. I can only see CD30 written on it.

colm_mcm wrote: »

Try burning disc for other devices and see how many you can fit, download Nero software if necessary.

The inputs I suggested earlier retain your current car radio.

colm_mcm

There is a CD30 MP3, but it would have that written on the front, so unlikely yours does mp3.


You need something like this
http://www.car-interface.com/vendita/en/opel-usb-sd-aux-interfaces/197-opel-vauxhall-gm-usb-sd-aux-interface-xcarlink.html
This might need some additional programming of the headunit to activate the input.



This is a lot simpler but doesn't have as many functions.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dension-Ice-link-ONE-Universal-Digital-ILF7CR91/dp/B005HIAO3S

masterboy123

There is 3.5mm jack near handbrake. But its not playing any music if i connect my phone

colm_mcm

I thought only the cd30mp3 had the aux in. I wonder if your stereo is the one that came with the car...

iamthemanwork

Only the original stereo that first came with the car will work in the car. These radios are not interchangeable from one car to another.

colm_mcm

Isn't it only the 9 button CD30 or mp3 that does Aux in?

masterboy123

Yes, its CD30 with original music system from opel factory.
You can see the picture above.

masterboy123

any idea how much would it cost to replace this CD30 music system with another system which has AUX 3.5 mm input?