I pod connector

[fayp]

I have a 2015 RTS which we bought new last year. I have been trying to connect my ipod through a lightning connector, has anybody had trouble with the factory connector not working? My Aux cord works fine with it but not the cord for the ipod. Seems like Can-Am would have the new lightning cords with them now but they don't.

[Bob Denman]

What sort of adapter are you using? We've heard reports in here, that the Apple lighting adapter is the only one that'll preserve full-functioning capability...

[robmorg]

What sort of adapter are you using? We've heard reports in here, that the Apple lighting adapter is the only one that'll preserve full-functioning capability...

That's true. There are a lot of Chinese knock-off's available on the internet that don't work very well. Get a lightning-to-30-pin adapter that is made by Apple. I have no problem with mine plugged into my 2013 RT, when I use a newer iPod. (But mostly I dedicate an older nano 4th generation to the Spyder and don't need the adaptor.)

[Bob Denman]

4th Generation? Is that the one that's about the size of a Saltine Cracker?
(That's the one that I use... )

[2ndChildhood]

4th Generation? Is that the one that's about the size of a Saltine Cracker?
(That's the one that I use... )

The 2nd and the 4th generation ipod touch is the same size. The only thing I see different is the power button. On the 2nd the power button is on the top right and on the 4th its on the top left.


ToM
Keep it simple
Life is good

[Bob Denman]

Thanks, Tom,
Now I know that my Saltine Cracker is a 4th generation...

[2ndChildhood]

I was using my iPhone 6 but it kept locking up about an hour using it. I now use an iPod touch 2nd generation and it works great. You should be able to find an 8gb one on craigslist for about $30 to $35 Price range. Now my phone is freed up so I can stop and take pictures or use the phone. I found a fourth-generation iPod for $35 for friends RT and it works fantastic also.

ToM
Keep it simple
Life is good

[Bfromla]

Agree with all above. Fyi what i use is the apple 30to lightning adapter, it allows my phone 5 to do all ipod functions & gps can talk thru radio too. Helps to just tuck phone upright in frunk liner pocket. Most of time i just keep it on the ipod & it clips to the pocket too think is a shuffle not sure what gen.


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[Musashi]

So I've got an NTouch iPod Integration Cable that came with my 2012 RTS A&C. It only says Aux and doesn't always connect. EVERY TIME I hit a bump, it quits working. I was told this was the cable that came with my trike when it was bought new from dealership (1 prev owner who is a friend). I've asked about this before and basically got told "yeah, that doesn't work for anybody...use an iPhone." So I gave up on it. Now I'm annoyed and that makes me bull-headed. So I want to fix this.

So there's this round 7-pin female in the trunk (right side). I'm supposed to plug this pigtail in there that has a short coax loooking cable to a box the size of 1.5 Zippo lighters and then another cable running out the same end (back whence it came) to an iPod 30 pin connector. It says NTouch on it, and has no other visible markings.

I need to know what I can do to reliably run an iPod Nano (gen 6) or have a dependable Bluetooth interface to the speakers on my Spyder that will let me run Amazon Music via my Samsung Galaxy S7. I'm open to either approach, but I am sick and tired of not having anything but radio on my Spyder. Please help!

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

So I've got an NTouch iPod Integration Cable that came with my 2012 RTS A&C. It only says Aux and doesn't always connect. EVERY TIME I hit a bump, it quits working. I was told this was the cable that came with my trike when it was bought new from dealership (1 prev owner who is a friend). I've asked about this before and basically got told "yeah, that doesn't work for anybody...use an iPhone." So I gave up on it. Now I'm annoyed and that makes me bull-headed. So I want to fix this.

So there's this round 7-pin female in the trunk (right side). I'm supposed to plug this pigtail in there that has a short coax loooking cable to a box the size of 1.5 Zippo lighters and then another cable running out the same end (back whence it came) to an iPod 30 pin connector. It says NTouch on it, and has no other visible markings.

I need to know what I can do to reliably run an iPod Nano (gen 6) or have a dependable Bluetooth interface to the speakers on my Spyder that will let me run Amazon Music via my Samsung Galaxy S7. I'm open to either approach, but I am sick and tired of not having anything but radio on my Spyder. Please help!

I don't know the details, but sometime in 2012 I believe, the cable you have was replaced by a different cable without the little box. Changes were made in the radio itself also. Maybe your dealer can find out for you which cable you need to use by checking your VIN. It might be that your 6th gen iPod isn't compatible with the early 2012 RT that uses the cable with the box.

Your best bet is to search this forum for iPod and 2012 and see what you can find. The issue of iPod problems has been discussed in the past.

As for the Samsung option get the audio cable that has a 3.5 mm stereo plug on it, and a BT receiver. Lamont sells a good receiver, or you can find one at many other outlets. Plug the receiver into the cable and pair your phone to it.

[Musashi]

I don't know the details, but sometime in 2012 I believe, the cable you have was replaced by a different cable without the little box. Changes were made in the radio itself also. Maybe your dealer can find out for you which cable you need to use by checking your VIN. It might be that your 6th gen iPod isn't compatible with the early 2012 RT that uses the cable with the box.

Your best bet is to search this forum for iPod and 2012 and see what you can find. The issue of iPod problems has been discussed in the past.

As for the Samsung option get the audio cable that has a 3.5 mm stereo plug on it, and a BT receiver. Lamont sells a good receiver, or you can find one at many other outlets. Plug the receiver into the cable and pair your phone to it.

That's exactly what I suspected the problem was, because I have read almost everything related on these forums via multiple searches over the past 2 years. I think I probably will go with the bluetooth solution from Lamonster. It sounds like everyone is pretty happy with that, and I actually prefer the Amazon Music w/Prime via my Galaxy S7 to iTunes music. I have a couple of playlists loaded on the phone's memory and it has streaming options. I read that the bluetooth receiver he offers is compatible with that stuff. I have no interest in 2-way voice or even GPS. So the more costly Sena systems and what not don't appeal to me. Thank you for your help/advice!

[Musashi]

Hah! Problem solved!

[seaweed]

Hah! Problem solved!

What was your solution to the problem???

Never mind I just read your other thread on this issue. Thanks.

[DGoebel]

Can you post a photo of the whole connection? My original cable and 40GB IPod Classic work great.