How to Wire an iPod for a 2000 Tacoma
A Tacoma is a pickup truck manufactured by Toyota. In 2000, it was common to have either a tape deck, CD player or CD player/tape deck combination in automobiles. In 2010, it is more common to have only a CD player in a vehicle, but an increasing number of manufacturers are adding iPod-ready integration features like docks, iPod connectors and auxiliary inputs. Making it possible to play an iPod in a 2000 Toyota Tacoma can be accomplished with accessories, or actual additional wiring in the stereo system.
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Obtain a cassette tape adapter if the Tacoma has a tape deck. This is the easiest, cheapest way to listen to the iPod in the truck. The adapter is comprised of a cassette tape wired to a 1/8-inch audio plug, which should be inserted into the audio output on the iPod. Insert the cassette into the tape deck, and play the iPod normally.
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Buy an FM transmitter. They do not produce the highest quality sound, but they get the job done in a pinch, and are especially effective in more rural areas, as there is less interference from actual radio stations. Find a station with a lot of static, tune the transmitter to that station and plug it into the iPod.
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Install an auxiliary input cable in the Tacoma's stereo. This will require actual expertise and knowledge of car stereos, so you should bring the Tacoma into a retailer or installer of car stereo products. This is the most expensive option, but there is a considerably high quality of sound produced by using this technology.
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