Comments | toyota_prius: Adding line-in jack for 2005 model?

caitlin in toyota_prius

Adding line-in jack for 2005 model?

May 20, 2009 12:51

I have a 2005 model Prius without a line-in jack (didn't think I'd need it at the time, but now I would like to get it if possible) and was wondering how difficult and how expensive it would be to get one installed.

I've tried using those FM transmitter things and found out I really don't like them.

Does anyone have any tips or advice on this?TIA

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darth_qonfused May 20 2009, 18:49:18 UTC

We just use a cassette adapter on our '05. I'd guess they're fairly expensive to install, but you could shop around at the custom stereo places, since I don't think the stock stereo has a line-in channel.

caitlin May 20 2009, 18:51:53 UTC

I don't have a cassette player in my '05, though. Only a CD player.

darth_qonfused May 20 2009, 18:56:08 UTC

Okay, then you may have an aux channel that could be used for a line in :). I'd go check with the local stereo store, not a Best Buy, and see what they have (make sure you ask them if they've worked on a Prius before).

castalusoria May 21 2009, 02:12:15 UTC

The 2005 Prius does not have a line-in (AUX) jack. It is the last Prius model not to have one.

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caitlin May 20 2009, 20:26:02 UTC

I was going for one that just allowed an MP3 player to be plugged in and played that way.

I don't have an iPod.

mellowbob2 May 20 2009, 20:38:34 UTC

Can you give more info on this? I'm curious to see if it would work in my 2002.

bnllovesme May 20 2009, 23:47:33 UTC

I bought a FM transmitter and it was such a pain to get a clear signal and to try to pick songs that I just went back to burning a ton of cds. *sigh*

firecat May 21 2009, 00:31:30 UTC

I know I'm not supposed to, but I just use my ipod with lightweight over-the-ear headphones.