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Where can I find this cable for cheap?

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TangoJuliet

TangoJuliet

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I just bought a Ford Focus and tried to connect my older ipod to it and it would not play. I connected my iphone and it played fine.

Turns out that the older ipods need a special cable - this one but I'm not paying $50 for it. I can probably sell mine and get a newer ipod for the same amount.

I tried ebay and google but didn't see anything. The cable is labeled as AC-25.
 
is it not charging? I had the otherway around problem, newer ipod not working with older docking station. I had to buy a scosche passport so it will work, its $25. it might or might not be the solution you are looking for.
 
It's charging and says iPod connected but when I try to switch to USB audio sync says there's no device connected.
 
An FM Modulator can be had for about $10. You'll have to run the thing from the ipod though. Alternatively you can build your own interface cable for about $20 and a lot of swearing.
 
Originally posted by: bobdole369
An FM Modulator can be had for about $10. You'll have to run the thing from the ipod though. Alternatively you can build your own interface cable for about $20 and a lot of swearing.
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Maybe I've just used the wrong ones, but my experience with FM modulators has been that the sound quality is kind of cruddy. I'd pick a direct connection over FM any day, even if the cost was a bit more.

As far as the cable goes, you could probably find a generic version with identical functionality that's a lot cheaper. Car accessories are expensive, that adapter is way overpriced just because it's "made for Ford." Found a couple on eBay that might work.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mult-Funct...VWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/iPod-USB-s...2VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The first one uses RCA plugs, but you can buy an adapter (probably a few dollars shipped at monoprice.com) to convert them to a 3.5mm stereo plug. The second one I can't tell what the audio connector is, but it looks like it could be a 3.5mm jack.

You might also look around a bit more, I just did a quick search and came by these two.
 
Originally posted by: Alistar7
Have you checked OUR FS/T forum....?
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Its not the ipod usb cable - its a special cable that Ford uses for the older ipods. im thinking that all of this is not worth the time/effort and may just get a new one instead.
 
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