Aux/Audio input - Toyota Yaris Forums

KateLee · 04-22-2012, 05:12 PM

I have just bought a 2008 Yaris TR (in the UK).

I have been told by the dealer that it is possible to have an iPod dock fitted (at a cost of about £199), but not a generic Auxillary/Audio input. Does anyone know of any way of connecting an MP3 player to the audio system?

packetrace · 04-22-2012, 06:16 PM

WHat is the radio you actually have ? Mine already had a auxiliary output....

_S7V7N_ · 04-22-2012, 08:21 PM

Most cars come with the 3.5's but you can also get a form of an FM modulator that you can hook up a mp3 player, usb, sd card. Modulator usually connects to your power outlet/cig lighter. The sound quality is the only concern.

Would you ever consider getting an aftermarket head unit ?

why? · 04-22-2012, 10:28 PM

sound quality is at least decent mp3 with a good one as long as it is within a foot or so of the radio.

For 200 pounds though you could probably find a head unit with a front usb jack. Probably less than that.

Dude where's my yaris? · 05-24-2012, 03:02 PM

I bought an FM wired transmitter for circa £30. Fitted it myself, you need to take the radio out to access the wire from the aerial but it isn't too difficult. The only part I struggled with was the power supply for it.

I then drilled through into the flap comparent behind the steering wheel so my iPod sits in there out of the way :)

Kar98 · 07-05-2012, 01:53 PM

I just bought a 2007 3dr hb, very base, with a aux in 3.5 mm jack but it doesn't do anything. If I connect an iPod nano 4th gen to it and select aux in on the radio, everything remains quiet.mwhat would be my first line of attack?

nielandm · 07-05-2012, 02:03 PM

Just make sure you have the volume on the Ipod all the way up when it's plugged into the aux cord.

Kar98 · 07-05-2012, 11:26 PM

So that input is not amplified at all? Every stereo I've had with a 3.5mm input like that, you're able to run an external player with the volume all the way down.

04-22-2012, 05:12 PM	#1
KateLee I've made a post! Drives: 2008 Yaris Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 1	Aux/Audio input I have just bought a 2008 Yaris TR (in the UK). I have been told by the dealer that it is possible to have an iPod dock fitted (at a cost of about £199), but not a generic Auxillary/Audio input. Does anyone know of any way of connecting an MP3 player to the audio system?

04-22-2012, 06:16 PM	#2
packetrace Drives: Yaris Sedan 2009 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Quebec Posts: 566	WHat is the radio you actually have ? Mine already had a auxiliary output.... __________________ Interior:ALL red, black roof Exterior:RTX scorpion painted GOLD, side and rear visor, oem spoiler, MI mesh grill, Hella supertone horn, RS badge, Vios badge, CF pillar, Led mirror cover, fog light HID 3000k, Projector retrofit HID 8000K Performance :MI CrankPulley, Tein springs, UR and TRD bar, TURBO IN PROGRESS Audio : Pionner DEH-80PRS, HAT L1V2, PowerBass 1100.5X 5 channel amp

04-22-2012, 08:21 PM	#3
_S7V7N_ Drives: Yaris 4 Door Sedan Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 805	Most cars come with the 3.5's but you can also get a form of an FM modulator that you can hook up a mp3 player, usb, sd card. Modulator usually connects to your power outlet/cig lighter. The sound quality is the only concern. Would you ever consider getting an aftermarket head unit ? __________________ Audio is under Construction Kenwood KDC-X794 Hifonics Zeus ZXI6.5C 6.5-Inch 2-Way Component Speaker System - AUTOTEK ATX65CX 6.5-Inch Hifonics BXi 1210D - Crunch PowerZone P1400.4 (2)12 inch Kicker CVR's - 0 gauge from battery to Distribution block - 4 Gauge Power/Grounds to amps - Duralast Yellow Top - Big 3

04-22-2012, 10:28 PM	#4
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	sound quality is at least decent mp3 with a good one as long as it is within a foot or so of the radio. For 200 pounds though you could probably find a head unit with a front usb jack. Probably less than that. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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Dude where's my yaris? Drives: 2008 Yaris Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rule Britannia Posts: 2	I bought an FM wired transmitter for circa £30. Fitted it myself, you need to take the radio out to access the wire from the aerial but it isn't too difficult. The only part I struggled with was the power supply for it. I then drilled through into the flap comparent behind the steering wheel so my iPod sits in there out of the way :)

07-05-2012, 01:53 PM	#6
Kar98 Drives: 2011 Scion tC Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 651	I just bought a 2007 3dr hb, very base, with a aux in 3.5 mm jack but it doesn't do anything. If I connect an iPod nano 4th gen to it and select aux in on the radio, everything remains quiet.mwhat would be my first line of attack?

07-05-2012, 02:03 PM	#7
nielandm MattyBoy View User's Garage Drives: Blue 2011 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 8	Just make sure you have the volume on the Ipod all the way up when it's plugged into the aux cord.

07-05-2012, 11:26 PM	#8
Kar98 Drives: 2011 Scion tC Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 651	So that input is not amplified at all? Every stereo I've had with a 3.5mm input like that, you're able to run an external player with the volume all the way down.