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JibbaJabba34 · 11-27-2009, 11:15 AM

So I went into my dealer last night and they gave me "the cable". It was just a straight headphone jack to 3.5mm plug cable. All it does is allow you to play any type of mp3 device through the stereo, but not control it. I told him that I wanted the KIA iPod connector and he said that they were out and that they would get me one asap. I tried out the cable and when you set it to AUX, the screen just shows "CONNECTED" but nothing about what is connected to it. Since the cable is just connected to the headphone jack it wouldn't be able to get any info from the device anyway. I then tried using the iPod sync cable and it tries to view the files and folders and comes back with an error saying that it is unable to read from device. This is expected because the sync cable won't let an iPod be read from a Windows PC without iTunes, so why would it let the Forte without their proper connector? So I'm still waiting for my proper cable to come in. I'm happy using the Sirius, CD and Radio for now anyway.

justinadams · 11-27-2009, 04:29 PM

(11-27-2009 11:15 AM)JibbaJabba34 Wrote: So I went into my dealer last night and they gave me "the cable". It was just a straight headphone jack to 3.5mm plug cable. All it does is allow you to play any type of mp3 device through the stereo, but not control it. I told him that I wanted the KIA iPod connector and he said that they were out and that they would get me one asap. I tried out the cable and when you set it to AUX, the screen just shows "CONNECTED" but nothing about what is connected to it. Since the cable is just connected to the headphone jack it wouldn't be able to get any info from the device anyway. I then tried using the iPod sync cable and it tries to view the files and folders and comes back with an error saying that it is unable to read from device. This is expected because the sync cable won't let an iPod be read from a Windows PC without iTunes, so why would it let the Forte without their proper connector? So I'm still waiting for my proper cable to come in. I'm happy using the Sirius, CD and Radio for now anyway.

as someone mentioned earlier, get a cheap flash drive. it's your best option. and also has better quality sound than auxillary cable. and also as stated previously you can view album and song title. so much a better choice than "ipod cable"

Rekoup · 12-04-2009, 02:41 PM

http://www.newegg.com for cheap flash drives.

I got a 32GB for $50. I'll see if it works when I get it (need for other things too)

Kenny C · 12-06-2009, 02:32 PM

Bought the Kia iPod cable yesterday and it works great with my iPhone 3G. Will try the wifes 3GS today. The sound quality is awesome compared to just using a 3.5mm cable and it's nice to have a car charger again. This radio works with the iphone SO much faster and much smoother than the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X792 I had in my previous car. $40 well spent IMO.

vizunary · (This post was last modified: 12-06-2009 05:03 PM by vizunary.)

(12-04-2009 02:41 PM)Rekoup Wrote: http://www.newegg.com for cheap flash drives.

I got a 32GB for $50. I'll see if it works when I get it (need for other things too)

definitely let us know how it works, i think this is what i'd like to set up.

@rekoup, good to know that the cable works better and isn't a waste.

Kenny C · 12-07-2009, 12:03 AM

The Kia cable worked great with my wifes iPhone 3GS too!

dae12188 · 06-18-2010, 03:28 PM

sorry to bump an old thread, but anyone have luck using a USB key? if it works, i might just run a usb extension cable and try a usb hub mounted in the center console, keeping everything hidden Smile