I have a lancer 2011 sportback (hatch)
and i wana put a usb connection in the car
but not linked to the cigarette lighter though

Like This
http://www.burnsmoto.com/waterproof-usb-charger-socket-panel-mount.php

or

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAC-iSimple-iS43-Hub-5-Volt-DM-i-Simple-Universal-12-Volt-USB-Charging-Port-/140723632153?forcev4exp=true

shoot he wants it connected to the stereo if possible

John what gives you the impression that's what the OP wants?

Anyway lol wtf that's completely impossible! You cannot make a headunit run a usb drive if it never had one to begin with. It needs to have a function that can sort through the folders and play songs.
The only thing they could potentially do is wire in a AUX input to a radio station and use an mp3 player/iPoo'd, or use a FM modulator with a usb. The modulator would connect to a FM frequency and send the audio through to that station. In effect, the modulator would control the play of music. It's most likely going to sound pretty crap thought - esp cheapies.

If they want to play music through their usb and don't want to sacrifice audio quality then they're going to need to get an aftermarket headunit that has a usb mode. That's the best option. You can get PAC controllers that allow the OP to retain steering wheel controls as well.

John what gives you the impression that's what the OP wants?

Anyway lol wtf that's completely impossible! You cannot make a headunit run a usb drive if it never had one to begin with. It needs to have a function that can sort through the folders and play songs.
The only thing they could potentially do is wire in a AUX input to a radio station and use an mp3 player/iPoo'd, or use a FM modulator with a usb. The modulator would connect to a FM frequency and send the audio through to that station. In effect, the modulator would control the play of music. It's most likely going to sound pretty crap thought - esp cheapies.

If they want to play music through their usb and don't want to sacrifice audio quality then they're going to need to get an aftermarket headunit that has a usb mode. That's the best option. You can get PAC controllers that allow the OP to retain steering wheel controls as well.

mate believe it or not i know the op in real life and have been discussing this
anyway hes the same as me, new to modding

anyway he wants like to be able to plug it into the stereo, but im not sure that you can replace the lancer stereos(this is the cj one)

Ahh I see - no problems - I was just wondering if you're making assumptions.

He will not able to modify the CJ lancer headunit to take a USB input. Completely and physically impossible as the original H/U was never programmed to do so. You can't just wire in or plug in some usb thing - how will the headunit know how to deal with the usb?!

Like I said - his options are either:
- Use an FM modulator that has a USB mode.
- Fit an aftermarket headunit. All cars can be modified to fit an aftermarket unit - some are just harder than others and need serious modification. With the CJ Lancers - you need to get a new facia & pocket to accommodate an aftermarket head unit. They're about $70 from overseas and around $150 locally. When buying from overseas make sure its for a RHD version. If they want to retain their factory steering wheel controls then they need to buy a PAC (or similar) control unit and also a headunit that has support for steering wheel controls (90% of them do anyway). Obviously then they'll need to either wire the headunit iin or use those Aeropro ISO adaptors. (around $30 for the pair). You can non-generic USB headunits for as cheap as $120 (they are very cheap quality though) - around $200-250 will give access to better headunits.

Like This
http://www.burnsmoto.com/waterproof-usb-charger-socket-panel-mount.php

or

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAC-iSimple-iS43-Hub-5-Volt-DM-i-Simple-Universal-12-Volt-USB-Charging-Port-/140723632153?forcev4exp=true

IF I do that
will the music be played through the car itself

and thanks for helping out john
nd the guy who is also with the post

IF I do that
will the music be played through the car itself
No these are charge only....

If you dont have usb, out probably wont do what you want.

You will probably need a 3.5mm to two rca cable, connected to a fm modulator, the wire type are best, loops directly to your antenna cable...
The usb I posted would be handy for charging, which is what I thought you meant.....

so found you a facia:
http://www.soundmaster.com.au/Aerpro-FP997011-Mitsubishi-Lancer-2008-up-Facia-Kit/FP997011/

now i think we should find ya a harness that also retains the steering wheel controls


No these are charge only....

If you dont have usb, out probably wont do what you want.

You will probably need a 3.5mm to two rca cable, connected to a fm modulator, the wire type are best, loops directly to your antenna cable...
The usb I posted would be handy for charging, which is what I thought you meant.....

SH00T, you have given me a new Mod Idea :D

ohh okay well thanks for that nyways man
i appreciate it
although on the site
for specs of teh lancer es cj 2011 my12 hatchback
it says it has ipod input ????

could u check it out
and maybe find out if it has one or not

cheeers
-James

@ john
the steering is fine
ahaah

To the OP, I'm not having a go at you but why did you post SHOOTS suggestion on my profile asking me if it was any good???


Like This
http://www.burnsmoto.com/waterproof-usb-charger-socket-panel-mount.php

or

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAC-iSimple-iS43-Hub-5-Volt-DM-i-Simple-Universal-12-Volt-USB-Charging-Port-/140723632153?forcev4exp=true

Dont do that again.... If I knew the answer I would have posted in this thread....


Kif

To the OP, I'm not having a go at you but why did you post SHOOTS suggestion on my profile asking me if it was any good???



Dont do that again.... If I knew the answer I would have posted in this thread....


Kif

kiffy he's new-he didint know



ohh okay well thanks for that nyways man
i appreciate it
although on the site
for specs of teh lancer es cj 2011 my12 hatchback
it says it has ipod input ????

@ john
the steering is fine
ahaah

bro if you change the stereo im not sure if you can retain the steering wheel controls
the harness just plugs into the stereo pin and provides wires to wire up to the new stereo

shoot can shed some light on this if possible!

looking at the mits website says you have a usb connection already,but that could be just for the 2012 model idk
if you bring it to school on thurs, could probably nut out the location for ya

ohh okay well thanks for that nyways man
i appreciate it
although on the site
for specs of teh lancer es cj 2011 my12 hatchback
it says it has ipod input ????

could u check it out
and maybe find out if it has one or not

cheeers
-James

USB input is probably only on the upper spec models, ES is the bottom of the range. But why ask us about the Lancer? You have one, if there is nowhere to plug in a USB connection, you are out of luck short of replacing the radio with something more capable.

John and OP - Read through my posts again. This is the third time I'm posting this in a 15 post thread...and it'll be my last. I'm usually very patient with new people who don't know stuff, but it gets very frustrating being ignored and having to write the same thing multiple times. I'm not dealing with 8 year olds. One of you, at least, is 17.

I have said MANY TIMES that even with an aftermarket headunit there is a way you can retain the factory steering wheel controls. It's not some ISO connector. You can get adaptors/interace units that work with aftermarket headunits and you program in what each steering wheel button is supposed to do. PAC and Axxess are the most common brands. Do some research. The CJ lancer has plenty of information about it on the internet.

John and OP - Read through my posts again. This is the third time I'm posting this in a 15 post thread...and it'll be my last.

I have said MANY TIMES that even with an aftermarket headunit there is a way you can retain the factory steering wheel controls. It's not some ISO connector. You can get adaptors/interace units that work with aftermarket headunits and you program in what each steering wheel button is supposed to do. PAC and Axxess are the most common brands. They are around $60-100 depending on the car.

PLus 1

http://pac-audio.com/

i actually ment without a harness you cant retain the steering controls

yehh i thinkk that means ill leave it at that
even though on the specs for the car
it says it has a usb input

sorry bro
im still new to this
and yehh
getting the ring around it all

USB input is probably only on the upper spec models, ES is the bottom of the range. But why ask us about the Lancer? You have one, if there is nowhere to plug in a USB connection, you are out of luck short of replacing the radio with something more capable.


im getting the car monday
i havent got it yet

yehh i thinkk that means ill leave it at that
even though on the specs for the car
it says it has a usb input

Go to the Mitsu dealer and DEMAND they install one!
(Are you sure you are reading the right specs for your car/year/model?)

John and OP - Read through my posts again. This is the third time I'm posting this in a 15 post thread...and it'll be my last. I'm usually very patient with new people who don't know stuff, but it gets very frustrating being ignored and having to write the same thing multiple times. I'm not dealing with 8 year olds. One of you, at least, is 17.

I have said MANY TIMES that even with an aftermarket headunit there is a way you can retain the factory steering wheel controls. It's not some ISO connector. You can get adaptors/interace units that work with aftermarket headunits and you program in what each steering wheel button is supposed to do. PAC and Axxess are the most common brands. Do some research. The CJ lancer has plenty of information about it on the internet.


sorry bout that
im just not sure at all where to look

Go to the Mitsu dealer and DEMAND they install one!
(Are you sure you are reading the right specs for your car/year/model?)


yes i am
and i will on monday

sorry bout that
im just not sure at all where to look

I get that and all. We were all new once and there's still some things that everyone on this forum doesn't know. It just gets very frustrating when people ignore multiple posts about the same thing.

Needless to say I would advise you to speak to the dealer. Are you buying brand new or a 2011 demo model or something? If it's a brand new 2012 model and it's listed for the ES model then it should be in your car. If not then ask for answers. I do however strongly suspect its for the higher models or is a optional extra. Otherwise the new 2012/2013 models could've got an upgrade or something.

so found you a facia:
http://www.soundmaster.com.au/aerpro-fp997011-mitsubishi-lancer-2008-up-facia-kit/fp997011/

now i think we should find ya a harness that also retains the steering wheel controls


sh00t, you have given me a new mod idea :d

what on earth is that thing john????

what on earth is that thing john????

that is a facia
it converts it from the current stereo into double din sizes:
http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o544/johnvirus_01/20120703_164248.jpg
see that thing around my stereo and where the air conditioning controls are, that is a facia



Needless to say I would advise you to speak to the dealer. Are you buying brand new or a 2011 demo model or something? If it's a brand new 2012 model and it's listed for the ES model then it should be in your car. If not then ask for answers. I do however strongly suspect its for the higher models or is a optional extra. Otherwise the new 2012/2013 models could've got an upgrade or something.

i will get to see his car during the week

the my12 came with one in the glove box, maybe get one off mitsu ??

Year old thread . . . mmm

If anyone is still interested, the mid year 2011 and on Lancers with the stock radio have a USB connector in the roof of the glovebox. Weird place I know. But it lets you connect up your expensive phone/mp3 player or cheap USB stick via a USB extension cable and keep it out of sight and out of the Sun.

Bought a base ES 09/2011 Lancer, as far as I know they all have them from mid year 2011 onwards, don't know about the up market model with the huge screen in the dash though. Anyway, 16Gb USB stick on our Lancer now and it works fine. No need for the CD player. lol