Author:
Joan Hall
Date Of Creation:
2 July 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
Do you want to connect your iPod or MP3 player to your car stereo system? If you have an auxiliary input jack, you can do this with the auxiliary cable. Here's how to connect and adjust the volume for best results.
Steps
1 Purchase a 1/8 "to 1/8" Male to Male stereo cable. Generally 2-3 feet (0.6 - 0.9 m) will work. 
2 Connect one end of the cable to your iPod or MP3 player (same place where you plug in your headphones).
3 Connect the other end of the cable to the auxiliary input jack of your car stereo system.
4 Set the volume of your music player to minimum. Switch on your car stereo and tune into a radio station that is broadcast clearly. Adjust the volume in your car to a normal listening level. Now, without adjusting the volume of your car stereo, switch to your music player, play a song, and adjust the volume of your player to match the same level as the radio. This will minimize clipping, distortion and make it easier to listen to. 
5 Press the "AUX" button on the car stereo system. This is the same key as the CD button on some vehicles. 
6 Enjoy listening to music!
Tips
- Cars manufactured earlier than 2004 generally do not have auxiliary input jacks. If your car does not have an AUX input or cassette player adapter, then you can use an FM transmitter or purchase a cable adapter that plugs into the I / O jack on the back of the radio.
- While most car manufacturers place the auxiliary input on the front of the radio, there can be no jacks at the same time behind (never at the bottom) of the car's stereo system. There cannot be them in the glove compartment, or anywhere else.
- Change songs at traffic lights, not while driving.
- Turn off the equalizer of the music player.
- Get a USB power adapter to charge your music player on the go. It can also charge other music devices in your car!
What do you need
- Auxiliary cable
- Car stereo system
- iPod or other MP3 player
