FM modulator- do I need anything else?

[dakotapalm]

http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-FM-MOD02- ... B001QBG614

I'm looking to buy this from Amazon- I have the stock radio/CD player that is in the SSEi. Will I need anything else, or should I be able to just plug this in and go?

Thanks. Again, this board is amazing; I've learned A LOT.

[sonoma_zr2]

that is all you need. I have a similar product from a different manufacturer. this one is nicer than mine in that it has a nice remote on-off switch with input.

[dakotapalm]

Great! I went ahead and placed the order. Reviews on Amazon seemed pretty good.

[kristie_jeff]

IDK about your particular car, but for my 2005 SE, I had to get 2 antenna adapters, one that connects to the back of the radio, and on that will connect to the antenna lead. They are not standard sizes on this one.

[lewis26]

That is because the antenna connection is in a different place under the dashboard cover in 00+ There is a simple connection inside the dash somewhere.

[John Deere Boy]

If you end up not being happy with the fm modulator, here is another option if you're savvy with electronics.

http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 13&t=10585

[dakotapalm]

I've read that, and I like the idea, but would this word for my CD player unit? Actually, to complicate matters, it won't read CD's correctly- an "E R R" message comes up; but I don't actually listen to CD's much so that isn't a problem itself, but I'm not sure if the "jumpers and pins" could be converted for the CD player.

[John Deere Boy]

Yep, the mod is pretty much the same for tape decks or CD players (i've done it to both), but you do need a working CD player unit for the mod to work, because the radio has to think it's playing a CD when it's actually playing your mp3's. If you still want to do the mod, you can usually pick up a tape deck on ebay for $15.

[John Deere Boy]

If your CD player still tries to spin CD's before the err message pops up, you might be able to fix it simply by wiping the laser eye with a q-tip and rubbing alcohol. That trick fixed mine and my brother's s10 cd player.

[dakotapalm]

Thanks- and Go Boilers!

[dakotapalm]

Well, what a great day off work! I got to play some basketball, and when I got home I saw that my FM modulator had arrived from Amazon. They even included the male-to-male wire that connects the mp3 player to the input--I didn't expect that!

I got everything wired up. Power coming in off the dash mounted cig lighter and everything works like a charm. It's even set on a station where i do receive a fairly strong signal (88.3, never listen to it) but without any song playing, it is pure silence. With a song playing, it's very good sound, although I admit I'm no audiophile.

I really recommend this, folks. 27 dollars that were well-spent.

[John Deere Boy]

Good to hear!