"aux input" or Ipod compatible or bluetooth for 147

[andresalfa]

Hi there,

My alfa 147 was built in 2007 and it comes with a basic CD player. Does anyone know if there is any original stereo with "aux input" or Ipod compatible or with a bluetooth connection available?

Regards,

Andres Lopez

[pasey25]

Andres - there is a factory ipod kit. I have one in my 2005 147 GTA.

[shiny_car]

The factory kits may be hard to acquire these days; unsure if they are still in production.

There can also be problems of incompatibility with later model factory headunits that apparently have newer firmware. Presuming you have a facelift model, this could be an issue. So if you purchase one, perhaps do so with a money-back guarantee it will work.

There can be work-arounds of building a customised auxiliary input. If you are decent with electronics/soldering, I can provide some details. But again, compatibility is not guaranteed. Also, the aux input provides only the audio; so you still have to control the iPod (ie: track selection, etc) from the iPod itself. Whereas, the proper iPod kits control the iPod via the headunit/steering wheel controls.

The other option is something like a Dension iPod adaptor. These are now available in Australia (used to be primarily a UK market product), distributed by Stinger-Australia. Quite a few models available that should suit.

http://www.stingeraustralia.com.au/pdf/Dension_Compatibility_June_2010.pdf
http://www.dension.com/

[Cloud2609]

Alternatively you can try going to those car electronic shops.. I know that No Limits in South Melbourne does it.. I called them up regarding iPod connectivity for my 156 so you can try them..

http://www.nolimitelectronics.com.au/

Or I think freeway car audio does it too

http://www.freewaycaraudio.com.au/

[andresalfa]

cheers guys... appreciate your comments. Will have a look and try. Will let you know...

Regards,

Andres