Headlight sense
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: July 03, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Topic: Headlight sense
Posted By: dp-labs.com
Subject: Headlight sense
Date Posted: July 17, 2006 at 11:55 AM
So I install a FM modulator for an iPOD and get it all hooked up and it sounds like hell.
Come to find out, the power I grabbed behind the radio is for the headlight sense for the display dimmer.
My question is, does that lead have a low power output makeking the modulator sound bad, or is it just a crappy sound over all? If it is due to the headlight lead then I will reinstall, but if it shoudl not make a difference then I will return it.
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Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: July 17, 2006 at 12:11 PM
Depending on the car, it could be a variable voltage, so yes, it could make a difference.
But, FM modulators do not usually sound all that spectacular, so that could be a secondary problem.
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It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."
Posted By: dp-labs.com
Date Posted: July 18, 2006 at 10:54 AM
It was ....
i switched it over to full blast 12v, and it got a little better, but still sounds like hell.
I remember last time I installed a sony FM Modulator CD Changer, it did not sound bad... sounded pretty good actually. What is the difference between this and that?
Is it that is it running through a mini jack type setup?
Posted By: jvillefinest
Date Posted: July 18, 2006 at 2:21 PM
CD Change vs. Anything FM modulating IPOD is not a fair comparison. most of the IPOD FM Mod stuff is cheaply made and sound bad. Unless you an exspensive one...and even then they arent too good.
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2007 Acura TSX
SQ setup in the works
Posted By: dp-labs.com
Date Posted: July 18, 2006 at 5:10 PM
Ok so even the CD changer verson of FM modulation sound a lot better than the ipod thing....
erg.
Any good solutions?
Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: July 18, 2006 at 6:18 PM
You didn't list the vehicle year make/model. Do a search to see if there's an aux-in adapter for your car. ------------- My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.
Posted By: dp-labs.com
Date Posted: July 18, 2006 at 6:30 PM
I dont think there is an aux in plug...
it is a 06 DC Tundra.
There is 3 plugs, but the far left and far right are in use, there is a little one in the middle that is not used.
Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: July 19, 2006 at 6:11 AM
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