98`civic`si

Ok so my Alpine 9886 will not charger my newer style Ipod..It's a PITA..

There are 2 solutions to this..

The first is the Alpine KCX: pictured in the link below..

http://www.crutchfield.ca/ProdInfo.asp?productcode=500KCX422T

Prices range from $40-60

The second solution is a Ebay replica: pictured in the link below..

http://cgi.ebay.ca/12V-5V-CHARGING-ADP-iPOD-iPHONE-ALPINE-KCX-422TR-/290428479908?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item439ee2 e9a4

Prices range for $20-30

Now, my question is: do I need the Alpine KCX or will the Ebay replica do?

I would like to believe that the insides of both look the same..I do not know if the parts are of the same quality..

TY

jalat

iTrader: (6)

which model ipod are you trying to charge. my 9886 when i had it would charge any style of ipod, and even iphone's (never tried the 4th one though)

d4rin

I had the 9886 also and used it with an Ipod Mini, And it would charge.

ndinadis

iTrader: (2)

scoche or griffin or someone that makes ipod accessories also makes one of these, I know i have seen it on clearance at walmart for like $10, I would have a look. The issue your having is up to a couple years ago apple supported charging through firewire witch was 12V now they only accept 5V from usb. All these devices are are a voltage divider to get the voltage down to 5V.

Father Yuli

iTrader: (17)

it will only charge ipods upto 2008, wont charge ipod touch or newer. read the manual.

jalat

iTrader: (6)

1st and 2nd gen ipod touch worked on my deck whenever my buddy plugged it in. i do remember him haven't to enable is ipod to be used as a disc device. you can do it somewhere in the itunes options i believe

98`civic`si

I have a 2010 model Ipod touch..I had a older nano (around a 07-08 model)..The nano charged up just fine but the newer touch will not on my 9886..I was very suprised when it died..

Ndinadis: Thx, I will try to locate one of those at my local Walmart, Radio Shack, etc..

Thx for the replies..