inputs.text: great product - used alpine cde9873 radio cable connect ipod connector back radio give full control ipod using radio controls not sure ipod one comparable models old original model ipod first connected radio not detect began think buying newer ipod however connector hard push together read one previous reviews user suggested using channellock pliers push connectors way together trick searching song album want takes getting used not hard practice sound great title artist etc scrolls across radio display also keeps ipod charged people complained may not true alpine cable looked identical less half price aazon sure made manufacturer happy purchase