Ipod to "old style" Ford 6000CD

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Wed 14 Mar 2007 11:07
Ipod to "old style" Ford 6000CD - DP
Has anyone successfully wired an Ipod to an old style Ford 6000CD head unit (volume knob on left, removable security panel on preset buttons)? More specifically I want not only to have the audio signal, but also to enable the head unit to display track information and control the Ipod, such as the kits from Dension allow.

Basically, SWMBO wants to connect hers to the 6000CD in her Fester, which is "CD Changer Compatible" according to a decal on the front panel. I have checked the Dension website, but they insist they do not support this head unit (only the newer "Visteon" 6000CD units).

I'm no electrician, but I do know that if the head unit has CD changer capability, it must be capable of sending and receiving control and status data, as well as a stereo audio signal from an external device, but at the moment it seems nobody has translated that capability to an Ipod.

Anyone know of a supplier that can do this? I can buy a simple FM adapter or knock together a basic line input lead for the unit, but I would really like to have the control and display elements as well if at all possible. Anyone know if a pukka kit is available?

Cheers
DP
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Wed 14 Mar 2007 11:52
Ipod to "old style" Ford 6000CD - Collos25
cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aux-in-MP3-iPod-adapter-lead-Landro...m
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Wed 14 Mar 2007 13:07
Ipod to - a900ss
I thought that the Dension link DIDN'T work on the newer versions but was fine on the older versions....

tinyurl.com/2zl3gs {Link to www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk shortened as was screwing up the page width - DD}
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Wed 14 Mar 2007 13:41
Ipod to - DP
I thought that the Dension link DIDN'T work on the newer
versions but was fine on the older versions....


Interesting, as that's exactly how I would read the page on the other end of the link you posted as well.

However, on Dension's site, their compatibility table only lists the Visteon units which, as I understand it (and Googling seems to back it up) are the newer type with the central volume control.
www.erta.ru/base/ford/pic/6000cd_aux.jpg

The Fiesta has this one:
www.caraudioplus.co.uk/images/ford_6000cd.jpg

If the link you posted is correct, we're home and hosed.

Cheers
DP
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Wed 14 Mar 2007 15:26
Ipod - a900ss
This is very weird as I am in the complete opposite position to you. I have the newer 6000CD with the large rotary control in the middle and I couldn't find a dension link for it even after googling and checking various forums. All I could find was the Dension for the older version. In the end I went for a "connects 2" kit!!! Still to fit it (car arrives on March 30th) so I can't xonfirm that the 'Connects 2' kit actually works yet!!!
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Tue 1 Dec 2009 11:18
Ipod - BobbyG
DP, did you ever get to the bottom of this?
My sister has asked me to see if she can get her hubby an ipod connector for his 2003 Mondeo with a 6000cd system - I am assuming this is what is referred to as the old one on here?
Any advice appreciated!
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