Hi, i know this has been asked many times, and i have searched and read all the threads but they are all a year or more old. What is the best solution right now for ipod/ aux support. For every one i have seen, usa, pac, dice there is a corresponding thread about troubles with the units.

Do any of the companies make a completely trouble free unit? I don't have XM so i don't need support for that, I just want ipod control and text. As well as an additional aux input. Any suggestions are appreciated, Thanks.

 

USA Spec PA15-HON3

http://www.usaspec.com/product.php?ProductID=55

 

Does anyone know if the issues with the hon3 in this thread, https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ight=PA15+HON3

have been rectified?

It looks like it may have been an adaptor issue but how do you know if the reseller has the updated one.

 

I have never had that issue in the time ive owned mine

 

iSimple. I have one in my 06 TL and love it. If you get it, make sure it has the latest firmware before you or the installer puts it in your car.

Joe

 

the usa spec one works perfectly now. i have no problems with mine

 

+1 on usa spec. had it installed the other day and love it.

 

USA Spec - with new Iphone4 works great through XM #1. I always set it to direct mode #5.

Bought from Crutchfield, followed PDF instructions found on this website, and installed in about 1.5 hours (novice car repair guy here).

Trickiest thing was figuring out the commands once installed.

 

I recently installed the PAC-Audio one in my 06 and it works great. I still have use of both XM 1 and 2 when using it and it has two AUX inputs. I believe PAC-Audio makes the isimple.

 

Sorry to say, but I would have to disagree. I updated mine to the latest firmware, and I get delayed initialization. Sometimes it take 15-20 minutes before the iSimple loads up and I can start using it. I heard the older firmware (maybe .38) works better.

Just my experiences.

 

Get isimple. You won't regret it. I have the .36 firmware and it works perfect.

 

I'm old school- I use a Blitzsafe adapter so I have no text on my Nav. I use a Scosche RF iPod controller that's mounted on the steering wheel, and love the setup. My iPod sits in the top center compartment. The Blitzsafe has been completely reliable.

http://scosche.com/products/sfID1/21.../productID/527

Please note this will not work on any adapter where control of the iPod is via the radio controls/ steering wheel controls.

 

Jumping on the bandwagon.. i have an iPhone 4 and I want the text to be displayed on the HUD or screen.. does the USA Spec provide that? Will it also provide charging capabilities?

 

yes, the new usa spec, pac audio, and isimple devices support text.