iPod/iphone connection

matt.wainwright · Sep 11, 2010

Hi all,

I have recently purchased a Boxster on an 02 plate, and the stereo is a Porcshe CDR - 22, with a Becker Silverstone 6 Disc Changer 7860 in the front boot.

I was hoping someone has some knowledge of this particular stereo model, and tell me if its possible to purchase an auxillery cable to enable me to use my iPod and iPhone through the headunit.
I approached a car stereo specialists in my area, who fobbed me off and said I would require a whole new stereo. Is this really the case?

If it is possible, could you advise me how this is done, whether I can do the job myself and what I would require...

Richard_Hamilton · Sep 11, 2010

You could use something like the Parrott MKi9200: http://www.parrot.com/uk/products/hands-free-car-kits

anthonyvickery · Sep 11, 2010

Some useful information on here.
http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=499606&mpage=1&key=%F1%B9%BE%96

Richard_Hamilton · Sep 11, 2010

Matt has the pre-MOST CDR22, so the Dension isn't an option.

Mark_Bennett · Sep 11, 2010

It's easy.

Disconnect the changer (you won't need it now) and run a 2xphono to mini-stereo jack from the changer connections in to the cabin. You'll need a 3M long cable, and probably a phono-to-phono double female adaptor to change the gender to match the cable.

Job done.

adamos · Sep 12, 2010

hi, tried the above fix, head unit does not recognise aux cable, so therefore can not switch from radio- cd using the sourse
button,

Nick_USA · Sep 12, 2010

ORIGINAL: adamos

hi, tried the above fix, head unit does not recognise aux cable, so therefore can not switch from radio- cd using the sourse
button,

I remember you have to enable the input (I can't find the original Becker instructions but link should steer you in the right direction):

Becker link

Stuart Hatfield · Sep 12, 2010

done mine saturday ,purchased the becker remote kit from Germany ,£69 fitting takes about 15 mins

Mark_Bennett · Sep 12, 2010

ORIGINAL: Nick_USA

ORIGINAL: adamos

hi, tried the above fix, head unit does not recognise aux cable, so therefore can not switch from radio- cd using the sourse
button,

Click to expand...

I remember you have to enable the input (I can't find the original Becker instructions but link should steer you in the right direction):

Becker link

Whoops! The bit I forgot.... Apologies (it was late and I'd just got back from Germany [&:] )

threespins · Sep 13, 2010

Is there an easy fix like this for the CDR23 on an 04 car with no CD changer and the amp in the front boot.

colinbythesea · Sep 14, 2010

On my CDR 22 I had no changer. I bought a cable on eBay which goes into the CD changer socket. Then an internet search found a sequence of buttons to set on the head unit to change it to aux in mode. The cable had Phone (line) connectors so a long 3.5mm to phono cable gives you line in. I then added a Harmon Kardon iPod controller unit. I may update this by changing the Harmon Kardon for a Bluetooth device that will connect to my iPhone and give line out, these are on eBay for about £30.