I am investigating getting iPod connectivity for my 1998 Skoda Felicia, as it still has the factory-fit stereo, complete with retro tape deck. I figure the easiest way to do this is with a 3.5mm jack cable, but I cannot find the aux input socket. Can anybody tell me where I can find this or if my car even has one?

You can buy FM modulators or tape deck adapters which allow you to plug in an MP3 player. As far as I know there is no MP3 input on the older stereo's otherwise.

You can buy FM modulators or tape deck adapters which allow you to plug in an MP3 player. As far as I know there is no MP3 input on the older stereo's otherwise.

Yep, I think that's probably a better idea actually. Thanks for your advice

Edited 24 May, 201016 yr by whitefelicia

You can buy FM modulators or tape deck adapters which allow you to plug in an MP3 player. As far as I know there is no MP3 input on the older stereo's otherwise.

FM modulators can be poor i find with one i used previously, a cassette thing is best from experience

Get a new head unit....

I got a DVD head unit from Halfords for £120. They also do refurbed ones for £90.

Mine has Aux In, USB, SD Card, AV In, Outputs for extra screens, plays DVD & DiVX. It's pretty high powered too.

It also has an ISO connector so you shouldn't have to cut any wires when installing, unless your wiring is already butchered. 10min install.

Well worth the dosh.

FM modulators can be poor i find with one i used previously, a cassette thing is best from experience

I did wonder about that actually, is it similar to your average FM radio quality, or do you get slightly better signal because the transmitter's closer to the receiver?

Get a new head unit....

I got a DVD head unit from Halfords for £120. They also do refurbed ones for £90.

Mine has Aux In, USB, SD Card, AV In, Outputs for extra screens, plays DVD & DiVX. It's pretty high powered too.

It also has an ISO connector so you shouldn't have to cut any wires when installing, unless your wiring is already butchered. 10min install.

Well worth the dosh.

Wow, that sounds cool. Cash is an issue right now, but certainly a possibility for the future!

Wiring shouldn't be butchered because the stereo has never been removed since the car was new. I just googled ISO connectors, do they just tidy up the wiring so you don't have to worry which wire goes where?

In terms of removing the old unit, I've heard theories ranging from taking apart the centre console, to simply sliding a pair of knives down either side to release the spring clips. Do you know if the second one will work on a Felicia?

Wow, that sounds cool. Cash is an issue right now, but certainly a possibility for the future!

Wiring shouldn't be butchered because the stereo has never been removed since the car was new. I just googled ISO connectors, do they just tidy up the wiring so you don't have to worry which wire goes where?

In terms of removing the old unit, I've heard theories ranging from taking apart the centre console, to simply sliding a pair of knives down either side to release the spring clips. Do you know if the second one will work on a Felicia?

The ISO connector is just a standardisation that makes life easier if everyone uses it. If you have a Ford for instance you have to get an ISO to Ford adaptor. If like the Skoda it's ISO to ISO, then it's a straight swap.

You can get the radio removal keys from Halfords. Only a few quid. Haven't had a standard stereo for so long I can't remember. DOH!!!

The ISO connector is just a standardisation that makes life easier if everyone uses it. If you have a Ford for instance you have to get an ISO to Ford adaptor. If like the Skoda it's ISO to ISO, then it's a straight swap.

You can get the radio removal keys from Halfords. Only a few quid. Haven't had a standard stereo for so long I can't remember. DOH!!!

Lol I don't blame you, having a tape deck on a car made in 1998 is a bit behind, but there we are. Thanks for all your advice