How can I Connect a 96 Buick Century stereo to my 80gb Zune

jordy2irish · 07-11-2008, 09:20 AM

How can I Connect a 96 Buick Century stereo to my 80gb Zune. I want to wire it, but if their is another way, i would love to hear. I don't want to mess with radio transmitters or modulators. I'm think I am going have to disconnect the radio though, but i don't know how and what i would need to do so. Please help. And thank you

Justananomaly · 07-11-2008, 09:24 AM

The radio transmitter is the only way I can think of that would be practicle. The only other alternative I can think of is the headset-to-stereo converter cord and you could plug those into an amplifiers input and then have 4-6 speakers as output but that would take a lot of work.

Gow616 · 07-11-2008, 03:26 PM

An alternative if you have the ducats and can find one that fits is to get a Radio with an AUX input. If it is a working cassette deck you can use a cassette adapter.

The FM radio transmitters are a joke unless you add some antenna boosting to them. They are a joke because the FCC nerfs them like no other.

Scoobypup · 07-11-2008, 05:35 PM

I am using THIS to connect my zune to the factory stereo in an '84 Toyota. There are some reviews of it on Amazon I think. It does require a bit of wiring, but it's real easy stuff (tap into the cig. lighter wires for power). The FM transmitters as already mentioned suck ballz. Tape adapters aren't too bad if you got a tape deck.

I did a bunch of searching and this is really the best bet for older stereos while still maintaining decent audio quality.

Justananomaly · 07-11-2008, 05:39 PM

Or option #4, get a new car
Or option #5, become a cyborg with a zune gui built into your head.

I prefer the latter... you'll get used to the itching...

Gow616 · 07-11-2008, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justananomaly

Or option #4, get a new car
Or option #5, become a cyborg with a zune gui built into your head.

I prefer the latter... you'll get used to the itching...

Don't be facetious...this is not the section for that.

Dizzy · 07-11-2008, 09:51 PM

Like GOW said, cassette adapters work in older cars, are cheap, and sound great too
That's what I use.

monahan · 07-11-2008, 10:05 PM

I'm in agreement with gow - if you can afford a stereo system with an AUX input, then the matter of finding a dock for the zune to fit in would be a minor detail. As a knock on effect, you wouldn't have to do anything complicated to your car.

Bushor · 08-28-2008, 06:28 AM

i use the aux unput on the back of my stereo. and btw you can get a cheap 40W stereo at Checker auto parts that have aux inputs

Space Toast · 08-28-2008, 11:59 AM

Well you said you want to wire it right?
If you put in a new stereo, you could find a stereo that accepts the Zune, and an input or do like everybody else is saying Aux input it.
or cassette whichever.

07-11-2008, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
jordy2irish Zewbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 Reputation: 10	How can I Connect a 96 Buick Century stereo to my 80gb Zune How can I Connect a 96 Buick Century stereo to my 80gb Zune. I want to wire it, but if their is another way, i would love to hear. I don't want to mess with radio transmitters or modulators. I'm think I am going have to disconnect the radio though, but i don't know how and what i would need to do so. Please help. And thank you

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Gow616 <Genre Unbound> Support Team Premium Member Section Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Posts: 2,121 Reputation: 588 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	An alternative if you have the ducats and can find one that fits is to get a Radio with an AUX input. If it is a working cassette deck you can use a cassette adapter. The FM radio transmitters are a joke unless you add some antenna boosting to them. They are a joke because the FCC nerfs them like no other. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Gow now ships with Trogdor created profile picture and Munke, STKR, Volpe sig. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Justananomaly zB Nightshift Support Team Premium Member Section Staff Super Zuner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 1,752 Reputation: 468	Or option #4, get a new car Or option #5, become a cyborg with a zune gui built into your head. I prefer the latter... you'll get used to the itching... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "Anomalys exist, for without struggle there is no progress." This post may or may not contain accurate information. This post is that of my own opinion, knowledge, and reasoning, and does not nessessarily reflect that of CroudGather or Zuneboards and their affiliates, period.

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Dizzy Joe the Plumber Moderator Ultimate Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,732 Reputation: 357	Like GOW said, cassette adapters work in older cars, are cheap, and sound great too That's what I use. __________________ Stop activity immediately if you feel short of breath, faint or dizzy, experience chest pain, or profuse perspiration. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Scoobypup Zewbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 Reputation: 10	I am using THIS to connect my zune to the factory stereo in an '84 Toyota. There are some reviews of it on Amazon I think. It does require a bit of wiring, but it's real easy stuff (tap into the cig. lighter wires for power). The FM transmitters as already mentioned suck ballz. Tape adapters aren't too bad if you got a tape deck. I did a bunch of searching and this is really the best bet for older stereos while still maintaining decent audio quality.

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monahan Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Posts: 269 Reputation: 45	I'm in agreement with gow - if you can afford a stereo system with an AUX input, then the matter of finding a dock for the zune to fit in would be a minor detail. As a knock on effect, you wouldn't have to do anything complicated to your car.

08-28-2008, 06:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bushor Squirt Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 29 Reputation: 10	i use the aux unput on the back of my stereo. and btw you can get a cheap 40W stereo at Checker auto parts that have aux inputs __________________ C:\DOS\> C:\DOS\>RUN RUN DOS RUN!

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