I pod connector

[finless]

FYI the lightening connector is very susceptible to vibration causing the connection to break. When it does the radio won't reconnect and may switch to AUX.

It is important when using the lightening adapter to make sure the phone and adapter is mounted in a way so they cannot move independently of each other thus causing vibration to cause a temporary disconnect.

Bob

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I've had nothing but grief from my ipod connector (2015 RTS) as well. They've replaced the dongle cable, but still does not work.

I finally gave up and have it connected via bluetooth to my helmet.

I've tried three various ipods, as well as my iphone 6 with the apple 30pin -> lightening adaptor. The screen just shows aux, and no ipod information.

It's very disappointing, and if I had more energy to deal with their lack of dealing with this, it's probably something that a class action suit might get their (and the press) attention.

-Fratz

A class action lawsuit because your IPOD don't work right???? C'mon folks get real.

I have an IPOD 3 and it works correct every time. Spyders are setup to work with the 30 pin hook-up.

If you have something else try to find the proper connector.

The 16s will work with a USB stick or an IPOD with the proper connector.

Cruzr Joe

 

[C3517C]

:shocked: What have you got against:
Uriah Heep
AC/DC
Black Sabbath
Johnny Winter
Yngwie Malmsteen (Try spelling THAT, after a couple of beers! )
or
Blue Oyster Cult?

More Cowbell !

 

[coolcatdaddyo]

Ipod Nano 7th Gen now working on '14 RT Limited

Thanks for all the information posted here. I've been pulling my hair out (not a lot left) trying to get my iPod Nano 7th Generation (A1446) to work on my RT Limited. My OLD Nano 3rd Gen with a 30 pin connector worked fine but was starting to have internal problems. I went to the Apple Store today and bought the OFFICIAL "Lightning to 30-pin Adapter", tried it and after some of the usual incantations and hand wringing, I got it to work. I'm going to velcro everything (CanAm cable, iPod, Lightning adapter to the rear case wall so nothing vibrates loose. Now I have "tunes" to ride by, all pumped through my Sena Bluetooth adapter to my helmet speakers.

You'd think this should be a no-brainer, but "No!". :sour:

-Doug

 

[Copperman]

All I know is my manual says the '16 F3L will only work with a 5th gen and newer. My 4th gen iPod I used on my '14 RTL no longer works.

 

[sjcpanther]

Exactly what is the name of the round connector that plugs into the RT trunk?

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I've had nothing but grief from my ipod connector (2015 RTS) as well. They've replaced the dongle cable, but still does not work.

I finally gave up and have it connected via bluetooth to my helmet.

I've tried three various ipods, as well as my iphone 6 with the apple 30pin -> lightening adaptor. The screen just shows aux, and no ipod information.

It's very disappointing, and if I had more energy to deal with their lack of dealing with this, it's probably something that a class action suit might get their (and the press) attention.

-Fratz

What happens if you use an iPod with the 30 pin connector, not the the Lightning? If that works then your adapter is bad.

 

[Mtrprts]

Thanks for all the information posted here. I've been pulling my hair out (not a lot left) trying to get my iPod Nano 7th Generation (A1446) to work on my RT Limited. My OLD Nano 3rd Gen with a 30 pin connector worked fine but was starting to have internal problems. I went to the Apple Store today and bought the OFFICIAL "Lightning to 30-pin Adapter", tried it and after some of the usual incantations and hand wringing, I got it to work. I'm going to velcro everything (CanAm cable, iPod, Lightning adapter to the rear case wall so nothing vibrates loose. Now I have "tunes" to ride by, all pumped through my Sena Bluetooth adapter to my helmet speakers.

You'd think this should be a no-brainer, but "No!". :sour:

-Doug

Good deal. Glad u got it worked out. You should have no trouble now. I used Velcro also and never remove it.

 

[Copperman]

Exactly what is the name of the round connector that plugs into the RT trunk?

The round connector that plugs into the RT trunk.

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Mtrprts]

Exactly what is the name of the round connector that plugs into the RT trunk?

Ipod integration cable

 

[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!

 

[DGoebel]

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

 

[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! hyea:

 

[seaweed]

Hah! Problem solved! hyea:

What was your solution to the problem???

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

 

[Musashi]

Just to answer for others who may be interested, I replaced the discontinued iPod Integration Cable with the current version (pre-2014). Works great.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B015EEXY4K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Carsen]

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anybody has the pin-out (pin to pin) schematic for the cable to the iPod ? Thanks