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Old 10-12-2012, 10:45 AM   #1
richardnau
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Default Focus LW Mk II: Ford iPod cable needed?

Morning all. New here.

About to take delivery of a new Focus: LW MkII Titanium Diesel.

The photos in the brochure and on the Ford site show an iPod cable that appears to break into two parts (analogue audio and digital control??).

Just wondering whether this is a 'stock' photo, and whether a standard/generic iPod to USB cable will be OK. (Full disclosure: it's a latest generation iPod Touch with Lightning Connector.) Or do I need this Ford cable (and a Lightning adaptor)?

Thanks.

Richard.

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Old 10-12-2012, 02:43 PM   #2
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Default Re: Focus LW Mk II: Ford iPod cable needed?

You can use the cables that come with your phone, no need to purchase the ford cable.

I currently use the lightening connector that apple supplies.
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Old 10-12-2012, 03:16 PM   #3
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Default Re: Focus LW Mk II: Ford iPod cable needed?

you might find it easier/better to buy a cheap usb stick and fill that up with music. i bought a 64gb stick for about $40 and it works a charm. much better than leaving an expensive ipod in the car all the time!
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Old 10-12-2012, 05:35 PM   #4
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Default Re: Focus LW Mk II: Ford iPod cable needed?

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you might find it easier/better to buy a cheap usb stick and fill that up with music. i bought a 64gb stick for about $40 and it works a charm. much better than leaving an expensive ipod in the car all the time!
Unfortunately my audio books won't play off a stick (due to DRM). Nice idea otherwise!
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Old 11-12-2012, 07:19 PM   #5
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Default Re: Focus LW Mk II: Ford iPod cable needed?

I have the Ford cable, but it is only required if you have a very old ipod (as I do).
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