xcarlink Ipod/USB for Euro

[Hoyle]

Hey guys.

Just bought an xcarlink from eBay (only cost me $118.00) with an iPod connector.

I've got an iPod Touch 2nd Gen. Unfortunately, the device DOES NOT CHARGE this iPod, but considering it has up to 36 hours playback, I'm not too fussed. Disappointed, but not fussed.

I can give you some info on how it works too:
If you select CD 1, then the iPod Touch continues to be usable, you can select playlists, albums, etc. from the iPod and can even run applications while the music continues to play. If you want, you can watch a video while listening through the stereo. I'd suggest you only do this as a passenger . The steering wheel controls change tracks as expected, and the display always shows "01-66", maybe a devil worshipper was the programmer?

If you select CD 2 or above, then it selects your playlists in the order they appear on the iPod. The screen displays "Accessory Attached" (or similar) so you don't see album art or any controls. So, CD 3 is your second playlist, CD 4 your third, etc. I have 30 playlists on there currently, so once I got to CD 30, it went back to CD 1.

To change "CDs", you use the 5/6 buttons that have "CD- CD+" in small print on them. FF/REW buttons don't work.

So where did I put my iPod Touch? I'm not 100% sure what to do, but I've run the cable out through a small gap at the right rear corner of the ashtray. Its a perfect fit, you can still run the cable in and out to change the length, but its tight enough to hold the cable.

If you want more details or pics, let me know.

I have an auto, my fingers are still sore getting the shift surround off, that back left clip just wouldn't come out.

My verdict? If it charged, it'd be a 10/10, so instead it only gets 8/10.