Where do I find the cable to connect my iPod to my new Toyota RAV4?

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Where do I find the cable to connect my iPod to my new Toyota RAV4?

I've just bought a 2006 Toyota RAV4, which is supposed to allow me to connect my iPod to an aux audio port.

The documentation that came with my car says that by inserting a "mini plug" into the "AUX adapter," I can listen to music from a "portable audio device" (presumably my iPod) through the vehicle's speaker system. But there's no mention of what kind of cable I need for this purpose.

The Toyota dealer is completely clueless here.

Posted on Aug 31, 2006 6:21 PM

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Answer 1

Aug 31, 2006 6:38 PM in response to Robert Jones12

you should be able to go to radio shack and get any old cable that has the mini headphone jack on both ends. I presume your RAV 4 has the mini port in the faceplate. It's a $2 item or something dirt cheap. It should be the same size as the headphone jack.

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Answer 2

thomasm

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Sep 19, 2006 6:55 AM in response to bryphotoguy

First time poster.

I just bought an '07 Rav4 and have the same issue. The owners manual says the vehicle's stereo controls can be used to play an mp3 device, so I'm wondering if I should use a cord with a mini plug on one end and an ipod data plug (not sure what the plug used to connect to a nano is called), rather than a cord with mini plugs in each end? Thanks.

p.s. Ditto on the Toyota dealer being completely clueless.

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Answer 3

Sep 19, 2006 7:08 AM in response to Robert Jones12

bryphotoguy is right...a cable with a miniplug at each end does the trick....you can get one at Walmart.

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Answer 4

May 5, 2007 8:02 AM in response to Robert Jones12

Thanks very much

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