Heres my solution....and it works for me......
Plugged my Ipod into a FM transmitter module.
Same for the Sirius reciever. Works great!
Deke
"Gene" <genes@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> Yeah, I love the little joy stick thing too, good sound too.
> I just wish it had MP3.
>
> Gene
>
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> "Deke" <no spam@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> > You made exactly the correct decision by repairing your radio. If you
> > have
> > the unit with the joystick balance control, and the graphic equalizer,
> > thank
> > your lucky star that you didn't replace it. Why? Because ANY
aftermarket
> > unit you buy these days is menu driven. You can adjust your unit by
feel,
> > in the dark, blindfolded. Any "modern" replacement unit will be menu
> > driven, which means you have to take your eyes off the road, pull up
> > menus,
> > read through the menus displayed on a tiny little screen in letters
about
> > 1/4 inch tall, scroll through menus till you find what you want, then
> > adjust
> > that item using tiny little buttons. All while going 70 miles an hour
> > through traffic. Modern aftermarket units are NOT designed for safe
> > driving.
> > Stick with your old head unit as long as you can. When it fails, buy
> > another one just like from a salvage yard, or eBay. Don't make the
> > mistake
> > of replacing it with a "modern" unit.
> >
> > Deke
> >
> >
> >
> > "Gene" <genes@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> > news:NFSri.68$q23.562350@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> LOL - I decided to take a look at the Infinity amp board under the
> >> passenger's
> >> seat before throwing the radio & amp in the trash.
> >>
> >> Upon careful examination of the board, I found a cap that had a
broken
> >> lead. I carefully soldered the cap, tested, and cleaned the board.
> >>
> >> After powering up the system, the old Infinity cranked out the Big
Bopper
> >> just fine. Everything worked like new.
> >>
> >> I was a bit surprised with the quality - it's really not that bad.
> >> Senior
> >> citizens can't hear all that well anyway - think I'll just keep it
for
a
> >> little
> >> while more, then get one with MP3/IPOD and woofers, fla****ng lights,
> > etc...
> >>
> >> Conclusion:
> >> the Infinity amps are installed in a place where they can get wet
from
> > time
> >> to time & corrode at the end of the board. The good news is that the
> > board
> >> is pretty easy to work on & looks like it is well made. It's worth
the
> > time
> >> to
> >> rip it open & clean the board - if you do it right & get it 100% dry
> > before
> >> applying power - I would give most defective boards a 60% chance of
> >> recovery.
> >>
> >> Hint: gently wiggle each component (especially near the end of the
> >> board).
> >> You
> >> could have a component that has a lead completely corroded away.
It's
> >> through-hole,
> >> so no big deal to solder at low temperature, just take your time.
> >>
> >> Later,
> >> Gene
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Gene" <genes@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> >> news:pdFri.31$En1.159901@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> > Vehicle:
> >> > 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible JXI 2.5L,V6, Gas, FI, VIN "H",
EEB,
> > JXI
> >> >
> >> > I think that the Infinity Amp under the passenger seat is bad.
> >> >
> >> > What's the best option?
> >> >
> >> > 1. Replace the radio, amp, and speakers with the latest and
greatest?
> > If
> >> > so, with what? Will I need special
> >> > cable adapters?
> >> > 2. Buy a used amp & see if the radio will work?
> >> > I'm guessing that my existing radio will not power on
> >> > without the amp installed and working?
> >> >
> >> > 3. Buy a 3rd party replacement amp & use the existing
> >> > speakers and radio? If so, who makes a replacement amp?
> >> > Will I need special cable adapters?
> >> >
> >> > 4. I have a brand new Sony radio that I could install. Will it
> >> > work with the Infinity Amp and the Infinity speakers? I assume
that
I
> >> > will need special cable adapters to connect that new Sony
> >> > radio/CD to the connectors that were plugged into the old Infinity
> >> > radio/CD box?
> >> >
> >> > THANKS,
> >> > Gene
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >
> >
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