Hi @krbmedia ,
Search online for a Ipod Classic USB cable (example only).
This should allow the Ipod to work on USB.
Hi @krbmedia ,
Can only suggest that you check the voltage supply on the USB port of the car.
I realize that the car's USB port works with other devices and that your Ipod Classic works when connected to other device's USB ports but perhaps, and this is a long shot, the car's USB port may not be supplying the full +5V DC as required. It may be only supplying say 4.75VDC which may be enough for your other devices but is maybe marginal for the Ipod. The USB standard for voltage supply is Vcc = +5V DC +/- 5% i.e. 4.75VDC - 5.25VDC
Be careful when you test the voltage using a DMM (Voltmeter) that you don't short out the +5V Vcc pin to Earth (metal shield of the socket), with the meter's test probe. It may be safer to create a breakout cable using an old USB cable with one end removed and the wires exposed and connect the meter to the Vcc and Ground wires instead.
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Not what I asked really. Want to know if there is a difference among iPod 30 pin cables that would prevent playing through the car via USB. I have some cables but they don't work with this one which came with a firewire one that obviously doesn't help
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Hi @krbmedia ,
Are the other 30 pin cables Apple or perhaps Samsung?
Apple 30 pin to USB should work. Other brands may be different wiring configuration
Have you tried the Ipod connected to a firewire port in a computer to prove that the Ipod can connect?
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Yes I tried a different Apple USB cord and it will connect to the computer for iTunes syncing with both, bit not charge or play through the car.
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Hi @krbmedia ,
Have you got another USB device that you can connect to the car that proves that the car's USB connection is OK?
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Yes it works with my old iPod nano but this one, no. I'm sure it's something to do with the cable, since it came with a firewire one and a huge brick to charge it, but not sure if there is an equivalent USB one that charges and syncs.
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