Bluetooth support for Alpine iDA X100

[Crounder]

Hi guys,

First time posting here so forgive me if I don't have the correct section.

I have an older Alpine unit - iDA X100 - currently installed in my car. My classic iPod is connected to the unit using a special high-speed cable (KCE-422i). It's been working for years with no problems.

I would like to move onto Bluetooth, which this head unit supports, so I can wirelessly connect my iPhone to it. I believe the cable I need for this head unit is KCE-236B.

I have a few questions for anyone who has the same setup.

1) I presume I lose the iPod functionality with the use of the bluetooth adapter, since the KCE-236B Bluetooth cable replaces the KCE-422i 'iPod' high-speed cable, unless I plug the iPod into the USB connector of the Alpine instead?

2) I can see the KCE-236B adapter has a blue plug, which I know plugs into the back of the head unit, and two 'loose' cables - black/red. Where do these black/red cables connect to?

3) Has anyone installed said KCE-236B cable with the above Alpine unit and have you had any problems?

Thanks everyone in advance!

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[1aespinoza Premium Member]

and two 'loose' cables - black/red. Where do these black/red cables connect to?

I assume those are the power supply wires. One should be ground and the other to the blue remote wire from the radio.

 

[Mitchell Fosgate III]

Alpine din. Single ended OP Amp. Radio. Uses only the positive side of the wiring. Not use negative. Connecting then few wires is needed. Cannot get wireless Bluetooth. Blue wire is the antenna or GPS. More power to the blue wire. Blue and yellow wire will give the wireless gps. No need a cable. And it’s through steering controls. So you will need a PAC SWI-RC too. To get this wireless going. Buy the module too. Does it automatically.

"No, It's not personal. It was Kazahiro's decision and a good one." Gung Ho, movie, 1986. " " from the movie.

 

[huberoy123 10+ year member]

Hi guys,

First time posting here so forgive me if I don't have the correct section.

I have an older Alpine unit - iDA X100 - currently installed in my car. My classic iPod is connected to the unit using a special high-speed cable (KCE-422i). It's been working for years with no problems.

I would like to move onto Bluetooth, which this head unit supports, so I can wirelessly connect my iPhone to it. I believe the cable I need for this head unit is KCE-236B.

I have a few questions for anyone who has the same setup.

1) I presume I lose the iPod functionality with the use of the bluetooth adapter, since the KCE-236B Bluetooth cable replaces the KCE-422i 'iPod' high-speed cable, unless I plug the iPod into the USB connector of the Alpine instead?

2) I can see the KCE-236B adapter has a blue plug, which I know plugs into the back of the head unit, and two 'loose' cables - black/red. Where do these black/red cables connect to?

3) Has anyone installed said KCE-236B cable with the above Alpine unit and have you had any problems?

Thanks everyone in advance!

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