Hi, new member here. I just bought a 2000 V70XC. It's in really good shape and I want to keep everything factory if possible but I also want, no make that need an iPod audio input. I don't need "integration", only audio.

Here's my thought: The factory radio (single disc + cassette) has a CD changer input that is unused. It looks like a standard multipin d-sub cannon input of some sort. Somewhere in there is the audio input, likely on 2 of the pins. The rest of that multipin input is certainly for changer transport control, etc. So my thought is wire up a 1/8" female to multipin cable and then run the cable up through the console so I can connect the ipod there. Has anyone tried this? Am I crazy? Are you going to all get mad at me and tell me to UTFSF since there are already a hundred threads on this topic?

Please help! Thanks.

 

My other option is to just replace the head unit with aftermarket but I'd rather save the $800 and as I said I like the factory look...

 

Have you looked at options such as the Grom unit or iMIV? Both of these connect to the DIN on the rear of the headunit and emulate a CD changer.