If the PAC is not set right it will not work. I already had this problem. As far as the ipod connection, they make a flat wire that works well and it was cheap.
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My 04' :driving:Runner had the JBL and it was great until the CD player stopped working. I replaced it with a Kenwood unit that streams music and has the hands free calling. Love it and it was pretty cheap.
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