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Expert: - 10/31/2011


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I just bought my 2003 VW Passat GLS yesterday, it comes with Monsoon stereo. Is there any ways I could play mp3 music with the stereo? Any direct input possibility with this stereo?

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Hi Josh,

Not out of the factory there isn't.

But there are add on devices you can buy that will provide you that exact functionality.

Items such as the following:

http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-243-176-volkswagen-to-ipod-2006-2007-pa11-vw6.asp
http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-342-176-pie-vw-aux-volkswagen-auxiliary-input-ada

Good luck,
Justin

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I can answer questions about the electronics and mathematics behind car stereos, provide information on locating wires, wire interference, gauges, etc. Since they're almost entirely subjective, asking questions about brand names may not result in the most useful answers.

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I've been installing car stereos for friends and family (albeit not professionally) for 8 or 9 years. My knowledge lies mostly in the math and technical aspects: impedance, required gauges, fuse levels, frequency response, etc.

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