Ultimate iPod adaptor and 10Min install

[hummer.dad]

They have been saying this for awhile. I did find this interesting, I was checking with my local Sound Advice to see if they offered an Ipod adapter for the H2. They told me yes. So I asked what brand, and of course they said the AI Nucleus xi. I told the head of the audio dept. about my problem and the many others that have had problems. He contacted his AI rep in Miami and was told he had not heard of this, but if there was a problem the current version 5.03 would fix any problems that existed. Obviously I don't believe them since I had to return mine and so many others have as well. I'm very surprised it has not been fixed sooner since so many of us are looking to use this adapter.

Has anyone used any other adapters with better success? I know another custom shop in the Tampa Bay area said they use the Pac audio adapters. Not sure if they are good or not.

[Mark805]

My friend is using the PAC adaptor and his ipod pauses every 20 minutes or so, requiring you to hit play again. I think I'd rather put up with my little random chime every 30 or so minutes.

But i do hope someone finds a better unit out there since i get great phone support from AI about how it doesn't work properly, unfortunately they dont know what to do AFTER they get these complaints... like fix the problem.

[Devis1957]

You're right, they have been saying that for a while. At least AI answers their e-mail, whatever good that does. They told me I would have to return via Interface Solutions.

If it was just an occasional chime, I could probably live with it. I just can not take losing all of my gauges at once.

The FM transmitter is looking better all of the time.

[RippSpeed]

I had the peripheral electronics one ... I've had it installed for about 3 days and I've only noticed mine chiming 2 times ( what happens is the oil,battery, water temp and gas gauge goes to zero and the battery light comes on and a second later goes back to normal)... I'll see how it fares with a long trip to san francisco

[MVR 155]

Originally Posted by Devis1957

You're right, they have been saying that for a while. At least AI answers their e-mail, whatever good that does. They told me I would have to return via Interface Solutions.

If it was just an occasional chime, I could probably live with it. I just can not take losing all of my gauges at once.

The FM transmitter is looking better all of the time.

If you like the sound from a FM modulator then go for it....you may as well just listen to an old transistor radio since that is the sound quality you are gonna get. I like music waaaay too much to even think about crappy FM modulation.... I will definately live with an occasional light or quick trip of the gauges. Mine has been installed for nearly 3 months and it works fantastic other than the occasional incident, sure it would be great if they get the kinks ironed out but if they dont I have no problem living with it. I did a 3 hour drive yesterday (round trip) and it only chimed 1 time the entire ride.

[hummer.dad]

I called Lynch Hummer the other day to see if they install adapters. They do and only recommended the Axxess ipod adapter. Told me to stay away from the Nucleus as it was causing problems in the trucks. Anyone here tried the Axxess?

[Mark805]

Originally Posted by MVR 155

I.... I will definately live with an occasional light or quick trip of the gauges. Mine has been installed for nearly 3 months and it works fantastic other than the occasional incident, sure it would be great if they get the kinks ironed out but if they dont I have no problem living with it.

I agree 100% with you on this... I can put up with the bell every so often. The sound quality over an FM Modulator is so much better its not even fair to compair the 2 units.

I would recomend the AI unit over the PE one based on my experience with both units. HOWEVER, I would use the directions that are on the PE website on operation as they function the same (The AI unit directions suck, and that's a very nice way to put it)

I can also say that the bells are so random that I get mad at the unit because my heart skips every time I see a warning chime

[Mark805]

OH.. and forgot to add... the unit works with the iPhone. Of course there is no hands free but it will pause the music and you can talk on the phone.

[RippSpeed]

The Ai and PE is the same unit AI makes them and just re-badges them for PE...