Headunit/Ipod problems

[weston3791]

So last night, I wired in a Pioneer DEH 3900 into my dash, along with a Connex2Car adaptor for my ipod; which plugs into the back of the Pioneer unit and I then wired the Ipod adaptor cord into my glovebox. Theoretically, I was thinking that I would be able to control my Ipod with the H/U while keeping the ipod tucked away in the glove box. It apparently only worked about halfway, as the Ipod plays music and sounds great through the speakers, but I have no control over the Ipod itself with the H/U. I have to use the ipod to change songs, artists, etc.; which is slightly annoying when the Ipod is in the glovebox and I'm trying to drive, shift, and change the song.

I know that the Pioneer is Ipod-control capable, but, sadly, I lost the manual so I can't look up instructions myself.

Oh, and yes, I have the Ipod hooked up through the actual Ipod charging port, not the 3.5mm jack

Heres what I have:
Pioneer DEH 3900 H/U
Connex2Car adaptor
80 gig Ipod Classic Video (6th gen I belive?) It looks like this:

So, hopefully, somebody can help me out here... I realize this isn't Mustang-specific, but whatever. If it makes any difference at all my car is an 04 v6, (had) the base Mach single-cd MP3. Thanks for any and all help.

 

[mixedbreed02gt]

you bought the wrong model of Pioneer my friend...you need to upgrade to the Pioneer 5900IB to have total control of the Ipod through the head unit.

slap that head unit on craigslist, then pick up a new Pioneer 5900IB for about $150 or $130 and you should be good to go.

 

[weston3791]

Actaully I just pulled it out of my old car, so no real loss. Thanks though, will do

 

[mixedbreed02gt]

Actaully I just pulled it out of my old car, so no real loss. Thanks though, will do

glad to be of help!

 

[ZakeriD]

pretty much all of the new pioneer head units have ipod controls. the deh-3000 (replaced your current model) will do it.
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/Source/CD-Players/Pioneer/DEH-P3000IB