i connected my ipod with a $5 cord from radio shack. i also just bought the ipod integration kit though because i need to be able to control it from my steering wheel.
Here is the solution for better sound and Ipod fix..
Now on to the Ipod Fix
I had the dealer install the kit last week, and many of us have encountered a low volume, here is the solution. This fix actually has two positive features. Aside from the increase in volume, you can unplug it from the hard wire kit, and now you can have your passenger be the DJ, so you re-gain all normal controls that the Ipod has, EQ, volume, etc.
Remember this only applies to those that have the Ipod kit installed from your dealer or anyone else.
So you must remove your Comand unit, to do this follow these steps..(borrowed)
1. open the ashtray
2. pry the shifter wood panel up with your fingers at the ashtray
side...the panel is held in by clips at the front side - release these
clips by pulling the panel up...the rear of the wood panel comes out by
moving the panel forwards
3. unclip the 2 plastic clips at the front of the ashtray that hold
the ashtray in
4. take out the ashtray after the clips have been released
5. take off the connector at the back of the ashtray
6. take the 2 torx 20 screws out that hold in the CD changer/compartment box
7. disconnect the 3 connectors at the bottom of the CD changer
(only 1 connector if you don't have the CD changer) BEWARE not to bend
the fiber (amber colored)!!!
8. take out the CD changer/compartment box
9. unscrew the 2 torx 20 screws at the bottom side of the comand -
turn these screws counterclockwise till they don't go any further
(won't come out)
10. take out the comand by pulling it towards you
11. disconnect the connectors at the back...BEWARE not to bend the fiber!
Ok so now there should be a plug that looks like this just laying around under the comand unit.
Back of Comand, the three wire plug is the one to change out.
This plug was replaced by the one from when the dealer installed the Ipod kit. Plug this back into the comand, now leaving the Ipod kit plug just hanging around, it won't be needed. This plug is the one that connects to the headphone plug in the glove box. This will increase the sound and clarity.
You will need a wire that has two headphone jacks, one on each end. One end plugs into the Ipod headset, and the other plugs into the jack in the glove box.
When you unplug the Ipod kit connector from the bottom of the Ipod you can then adjust your volume and EQ settings, I went through all of the settings, and the best sound for my taste was actually the Classical setting. Although I don't listen to classical, I listen to Modern Rock, old school rap from back in the day and modern R&B. The treble was perfect, and then I use the setting on the comand to increase and decrease the Bass. Also sound level adjustment is off, and volume is cranked up all the way.
Now the next best thing is if your on a road trip, or your passenger just wants to be a DJ for the night, simply unplug the Ipod connector and you will lose the steering wheel function, but since its plugged directly into the headphone jack you can use the Ipod freely.
That's it low volume problem solved, and now you have a DJ
sorry if i'm slow on the uptake on this one, my dad has the jack socket in his glove box, we haven't tried it yet, but should we be able to play his ipod through this? he isn't worried about controlling it through the cars own controls. it would just be for the odd occasion he wants to use his ipod.
Adam, then just get the plug pictured above, a headphone jack on each end, plug one end into Ipod, other end into jack in glove box. Then go to Audio on the head unit, then AUX. You will then have sound.
and modern R&B. The treble was perfect, and then I use the setting on the comand to increase and decrease the Bass. Also sound level adjustment is off, and volume is cranked up all the way. 
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