Focus Ipod Connectivity

[GJC21]

Hi guys, i hope someone can help me with this. I recently got a focus with a usb and aux socket. The garage I got it from told me that i could connect my ipod in with the white usb apple wire and a set of aux wires through the headphone socket on my ipod. He said this would save me buying the cable that ford produce specially. I've plugged both of these wires in and I can see everything on the screen (music info etc) and can change tracks through my stereo system hence no need to touch my ipod.

One problem is that there is no sound, can anyone help me with this? I've tried two different sets of aux cables and still nothing. Is there settings that need to be changed to get the sound because I can only seem able to access the music on the ipod. It comes up on the display of the stereo but I cant hear anything.

Any help would be much appreciated. :)

[btmaldon]

Thats strange, because it should work. It sounds as if the auxilliary socket isn't working, as it is that, that is sending the sound through the system. I am assuming that it is a lead with a 3.5mm jack at both ends? One end plugged into your headphone socket and the other into the auxilliary socket.

[jonboy607]

Hi

If you just plug the ipod in using the aux lead alone you should get sound but no control from the radio this will make sure the aux function is working correctly. No sound indicates a problem! im pretty sure that the ipod will only work properly with the proper cable from ford around £20! Hope this helps

[btmaldon]

Mine works with a £3 lead from Halfords.