RCA to iphone cable question.

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RCA to iphone cable question.

I'm looking for anyone who might have any advice on this item:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=2703 23357361

I have aux input for my car's stereo and would like to use the cable for charger and stereo input.

TiBook, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Apr 7, 2009 6:23 PM

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Buegie

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Apr 7, 2009 7:31 PM in response to sandman74

It will most likely pass audio to the stereo. It may or may not charge the iPhone depending on the pin that the power is routed. Early dock connectors and some current 3rd party connectors use the Firewire 12v pin to pass the charge current. Newer models use the use the USB pin to pass a 5v charge.

You may find that you need this adapter. It's even sold in Apple Stores (or find it online). $30 or less will do ya.

Here is another adapter that should also work. A decent explanation of the USB/Firewire issue is on the webpage as well.

My older iPod auto interface will pass music to the stereo, but not charge the iPhone. Now it works just fine w/the passPORT.

Best of Luck User uploaded file

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Apr 7, 2009 7:33 PM in response to sandman74

Hi! Personally I'd be wary of any item NOT shown as iPhone 3g compatible. An ear phone jack to rca cord would probably work using a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter. Tom

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Apr 9, 2009 10:08 AM in response to Thomas Bryant

Thanks for the advice, I should have mentioned I have an original 8GB iphone - does that make a difference in terms of charging?

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Buegie

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Apr 9, 2009 5:46 PM in response to sandman74

Looks like you may be OK. The charging Pin change seems to impact the new 3G iPhone as well as the new iPOD Touch, the new iPOD Classic and the new iPOD nano-chromatic.

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