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Reddit mentions of Scosche FM-MOD02 Universal Audio Input FM Modulator for iPod, Satellite Radio or Portable Music Player

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We found 40 Reddit mentions of Scosche FM-MOD02 Universal Audio Input FM Modulator for iPod, Satellite Radio or Portable Music Player. Here are the top ones.

Scosche FM-MOD02 Universal Audio Input FM Modulator for iPod, Satellite Radio or Portable Music Player
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    Features:
  • Allows new aftermarket stereo to be installed in factory location
  • Precision designed for a gapless fit between the dash and the kit
  • Color and Texture matches the factory dash
  • High quality automotive grade ABS construction
  • Easy to install. No special tools are required. Includes step-by-step instructions
  • Backed by Scosche's Lifetime Warranty and Lifetime Tech Support
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Found 40 comments on Scosche FM-MOD02 Universal Audio Input FM Modulator for iPod, Satellite Radio or Portable Music Player:

u/madisob · 17 pointsr/AdviceAnimals

Here is the updated one I have.
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-FM-MOD02-Universal-Modulator-Satellite/dp/B001QBG614

I have had it for ten years across 2 cars.

Looks like the new version comes with a switch, which is useful because the device sorta blocks out all other radio (I have to pull the fuse to listen to radio).

u/Se7enLC · 7 pointsr/AskElectronics

It'll be better than a shitty one, not as good as a nice one.

Have you considered getting an RF modulator instead? It's like a transmitter, but you wire it inline with the antenna input.

Something like this

u/the-crooked-compass · 6 pointsr/CarAV

If the radio doesn't have an "AUX" mode, then this really isn't possible to do. Given your car is a 2000, it's highly unlikely an AUX port was even an option.

Two solid alternatives:

  1. Purchase an FM Modulator, like this or this. They're relatively easy to install, and you can probably do it yourself. It basically works like an FM Transmitter, but connects directly into your antenna port for a much cleaner signal. It can also be switched on or off, so you keep full use of your radio.
  2. Purchase an aftermarket head unit. It's certainly cheaper to do an FM Modulator, but upgrading to a good aftermarket head unit will make you happier in the long run. Especially with a stock head unit from 2000, you're bound to start having trouble with it at some point in the near future.

    Hope this helps!
u/OrangeCurtain · 5 pointsr/Seattle

I don't use this one, but I use something similar where you plug in the modulator between the antenna and the headunit:

https://www.amazon.com/Scosche-FM-MOD02-Universal-Modulator-Satellite/dp/B001QBG614

I use 88.7 and it sounds perfect (or at least it did until some Aurora trash fucked it all up).

u/zanderbrown · 5 pointsr/Cartalk

What you want to do is use something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-FM-MOD02-Universal-Modulator-Satellite/dp/B001QBG614

But personally I would just get a new head unit with aux built in.

u/Lord_Zero · 4 pointsr/Android

Im not sure what kind of car he has but I have a CTS and replacing the stereo is no cheap option especially since its my cars control center.

I do have an FM Modulator FMMOD-02 but this thread got me thinking about a bluetooth one. But mine works fine as of now so I cant justify dropping the $70 even for a wireless upgrade. maybe in the future if my next car doesnt have the ability.

u/verbthatnoun · 4 pointsr/cars

avoid FM transmitters.

They don't work very well. There are lots of ways you can get audio from your phone to your car stereo.

The cheapest way to do it correctly is an FM Modulator, these hook up directly into your car's antenna port. I had this one. Does require removal of the radio to plug into the antenna port, and it needs a power and a ground tapped into. But this way is totally worth it, if you don't want to tackle it yourself, a shop would probably charge about $50 to install it.

I wouldn't ever suggest an FM transmitter because you probably will be constantly fiddling with it while driving due to its un-reliable signal broadcasting, and the cheaper it is, the worse it will be at giving good signal.

Alternatively, the best way to go is just to replace your radio, JVC has a couple of cool inexpensive radios that are under $100, they have USB connectivity for iPods and iPhones, and also have bluetooth for handsfree calling and A2DP streaming (wireless audio streaming). I had one of these in my SVT Focus, it took about 15 seconds after starting the car for the radio to pair with the phone, but it would automatically start playing the last song I had playing in my music app, so there wasn't any fiddling with the phone every time I got in the car.

Edit: THIS is the newer model of the JVC I used to have, sounded really good too. Note that this doesn't have an optical slot.

u/MerkinMuffintop · 3 pointsr/vandwellers

Years ago I installed a wired fm modulator and it worked well, IIRC. It's a device that plugs into the antenna port on the stereo unit, and then you plug in the car's antenna and the aux device into that device. This is an example of one such device: http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-FM-MOD02-Universal-Modulator-Satellite/dp/B001QBG614

u/Level1Troll · 3 pointsr/techsupport

Get something like this. It's a modulator, not a transmitter. The difference is that when you set it to one of the assigned frequencies, it acts like an auxiliary input.

u/sohcgt96 · 3 pointsr/Autos

These things are handy for situations like that. Gives you a wired line in, kind of like an old school RF switch for a game console. I use one in my car because I just really didn't want the hassle (and expense) of integrating a head unit with my factory steering wheel, onStar and HUD stuff.

u/srgramrod · 2 pointsr/AdviceAnimals

If you can get behind your radio, this should help out. $40 and crystal clear audio since it hijacks your cars antenna when turned on (same why a Sirius satellite radio works)

u/bradwardlaw · 2 pointsr/CarAV

Well shit, my advice would be to not waste any more money trying to make something broken work and pick up a new head unit. There are several resources in the sidebar it and crutchfield is a good place to find what you need for your specific car all in one place- once you have the parts in your cart out you can find the best price from amazon/newegg/etc.. Just my $0.02, otherwise if you just want to plug your ipod into something this kind of thing exists: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001QBG614?cache=788cd5c3773fcee0a5ddd6b615f197b5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1415148858&sr=8-10#ref=mp_s_a_1_10

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/XTerra

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QBG614/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_at_ws_us?ie=UTF8

I bought the above. It's cheap, it was easy to install, sound quality is decent.

u/Tyrannosaurus-WRX · 2 pointsr/LifeProTips

Get one of these guys. http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-FM-MOD02-Universal-Modulator-Satellite/dp/B001QBG614

It's a fm transmitter but is wired, it'll require you to pull out your stereo to get to the fm antenna wire, but works far better than the wireless fm transmitters at overpowering random station bleed

u/djkrugger · 2 pointsr/CarAV

What you want is a wired FM modulator, it will be better than the wireless but is still crappy compared to a proper line in. If you're on a budget check in a junkyard they usually have used aftermarket radios for little money, if you get one of the same brand of yours probably won't even need to touch the wiring.

u/corn_of_action · 2 pointsr/CarAV

Check this out.

If you can figure out how to install this yourself, it actually disconnects your car's antenna and inserts its own signal, perfectly clear. It would be much cheaper than a new stereo.

u/jvgreene · 2 pointsr/cars

I've got one of these, works great and is pretty cheap. I hid the little input/switch panel in the storage space under the radio.

u/ssmy · 2 pointsr/cars

If you aren't super picky and just want it to work, a wired FM modulator is a pretty good solution. Not too much work (just need power, and plugs in where your antenna goes in). Wireless is usually way too noisy. An aftermarket stereo is probably an even better option, but that could be a bit more money.

u/GearGuy2001 · 2 pointsr/CarAV

Well chances are your factory radio has no inputs on the back, Ive read where people open em up and solder in a wire but thats about all I know.

Just a thought but they might make a passthrough cable for the antenna to input a 3.5mm cable but not sure. Thats about the only input a factory radio would have.

EDIT:
Scosche is so-so quality but this is what you'd be looking for: http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-FM-MOD02-Universal-Modulator-Satellite/dp/B001QBG614/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header

u/LocalAmazonBot · 2 pointsr/cars

Here are some links for the product in the above comment for different countries:

Link: http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-FM-MOD02-Universal-Modulator-Satellite/dp/B001QBG614/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397225185&sr=8-1&keywords=FM+modulator

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u/poolecl · 2 pointsr/subaru

I use an FM Modulator like this one for an aux in.

They work pretty well. It's probably not as great sounding as a real aux in, but not bad. I tap into the antenna power line to power it, and use a relay so that when the aux in is on, the antenna booster is off giving it less interference from real radio signals. I also turn it on and off with a spare fog light switch from the junk yard. So the only thing odd is that there is a wire sticking out.

u/cranktheguy · 1 pointr/Android

The first things I tried for getting audio in a car without AUX input was this. It was a pain to install (side note: I hate Dodge). It works over radio frequencies, but since it is directly connected you will not experience much interference. Audio quality was mostly acceptable, but you had to mess with the volume levels.

For my car, I just bought a new cheap stereo. There are several cheap options like this with AUX input. With all of the needed accessories, it was <$50.

edit: Maybe this is exactly what you're looking for.

u/hooch · 1 pointr/iphone

The iTrip works very well and also charges your phone. But if you're not afraid of doing a little light modification behind your dash and want a super reliable setup, look into an FM Modulator

u/jlaramie · 1 pointr/nova

Car stereo is a little vague. We will need to know at least the model of your car and what you are actually trying to improve. Do you want upgraded speakers, upgraded headunit or just better sound and an aux input?

I've installed a bunch of car stereos for friends and I've also had good luck with inline fm modulator. Unlike regular fm modulator which wirelessly connect, these ones directly connect to the antenna cable located behind your headunit.

FM Modulator

Disclaimer: The link above is just a random modulator I found on amazon. This is not a specific product recommendation only a possible cheap solution.

u/neo-privateer · 1 pointr/AskReddit

If you're fairly handy, I've installed FM modulators in a couple of my cars. It's not that hard, disconnect the battery, pull radio out of the dash, hook in the modulator to the radio power wire and then in-line the antennae cord into the antennae. So long as you aren't in downtown Manhattan or another local with radio frequencies saturated with content, you'll be ready to go.

u/technologiq · 1 pointr/CarAV

I assume you're using the FM transmitter to keep your factory stereo in place?

If you insist on using an FM transmitter, may I suggest this:
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-FM-MOD02-Universal-Modulator-Satellite/dp/B001QBG614/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382482702&sr=8-2&keywords=fm+aux

You can also find Bluetooth versions. I like these only because they tie into the antenna input of your stereo and (at least in my experience) have the least amount of interference.

u/jhonreal · 1 pointr/mercedes_benz

The best thing to do is also tune away from radio stations. Like in the USA FM cannot broadcast below 88.1 MHz so I broadcast at 87.9 FM. And its dead silent if i have nothing playing through my phone. Look at this random one i found on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Scosche-FM-MOD02-Universal-Modulator-Satellite/dp/B001QBG614
You will see that you can toggle between 87.9 and 88.3. Also with an FM modulator you can tune the strength of it. Make sure the car antennas goes through the modulator. I am sure you followed the instructions but just double check. The whole point of a modulator is to cut away the antenna and provide a direct connection

u/pvera · 1 pointr/cars

There's an FM modulator that connects to the antenna plug in your radio, it'll work great if you are in an area with heavy radio station density. Example: https://www.amazon.com/Scosche-FM-MOD02-Universal-Modulator-Satellite/dp/B001QBG614

u/TheGreatDarbis · 1 pointr/CarAV

Well the absolute cheapest route would be to install a hardwired FM modulator. Here's one that I've used before; you can probably shop around and find it cheaper though. If you want to go with a new head, which would be better for audio quality, I suggest you plug your car information and desired features into crutchfield and sort the results by price.

u/NotYourAutomaton · 1 pointr/cars

For best ease of use, I used an audio input FM modulator which basically adds an aux input and hijacks the antenna at the flick of a switch.

u/redline582 · 1 pointr/saab

Thanks a lot. I think I might go with one of these FM Modulators because like I said I'd love to have an aux input but I just felt like it would be a shame to have the premium sound system but use an FM transmitter as the source.

u/2dumb2knowbetter · 1 pointr/funny

Inline FM modulator is the best if you keep the factory radio
something like this is what you'll want to look for

u/elbotija · 1 pointr/funny

I have this one on my toyota 2002 Amazon Link

u/Carlweathersfeathers · 1 pointr/CarAV

Fm modulator https://www.amazon.com/Scosche-FM-MOD02-Universal-Modulator-Satellite/dp/B001QBG614
It actually hooks to the car radio antenna. It's a wired signal as apposed to broadcast