iPod integration Review: iSimple aka PXAMG (GM5) for the 03+

[loulblades]

did you update the pxmg software? and your ipod software?

iPod definitely

PXAMG definitely not

 

[Eagle]

that could have been it.

 

[Eagle]

Unfortunately, Apple and/or PAC Audio didn't test iOS 4 on this prior to release. The PXAMG, when connected to *any* device running iOS4, now continuously produces the dreaded "accessory not supported" error until it's disconnected.

So... don't update to OS4 until a fix is found/released. Apparently PAC will 'fix' it for $35. I assume it is esither a cable replacement or a firmware update for the PXAMG. Will UPDATE WHEN I FIND OUT MORE

 

[Fyrcaptain]

I have both an "older" model PXAMG and the newest version (different case). The instructions in the newer version has some explicit instructions about installation (which I followed to a tee.
Hook up cable to ipod ant then to gateway. Doors closed, key in acc position, set radio to FM, turn radio off, turn key off, open drivers door. interface harness hooks to radio first, then factory harness, then gateway LAST. Turn key to acc position and DO NOT TOUCH for 3 minutes, then operate.

It sounds like the problems you encountered were from those dang 'lectrical gremlins...

 

[jmyler]

Unfortunately, Apple and/or PAC Audio didn't test iOS 4 on this prior to release. The PXAMG, when connected to *any* device running iOS4, now continuously produces the dreaded "accessory not supported" error until it's disconnected.

So... don't update to OS4 until a fix is found/released. Apparently PAC will 'fix' it for $35. I assume it is esither a cable replacement or a firmware update for the PXAMG. Will UPDATE WHEN I FIND OUT MORE

Crap my dock connector on my old iPhone was shot whilst i waited for the new iPhone to come out. Now it won't work with the new iPhone! Oh well i'll be patient i'm sure a fix will be around soon. How do you guys update the PAC? IS there a cable to do so?

 

[Eagle]

read the first post,

you have to disassemble it and replace a circuit board inside, then flash it to current firmware.



the parts to do so are backordered BTW.

 

[jmyler]

That sucks! Wonder if anyone in the jailbreak community can remedy this with an iPhone app. That would be much easier.

 

[Eagle]

Agreed... but then it would only work for your phone. You can probably expect apple to integrate this accessory verification in upcoming ipods as well though, just like they did with the new charging scheme.

 

[Boomer73]

Hey Eagle, think your ex would notice if you took out your PXAMG and gave it to me?

-B

 

[Eagle]

yep... since she also has a Nano she uses for music.

We're trying to keep things nice.

When she gets the chip for the PXAMG I'll install it for her and tell you guys how it goes.