Alpine Ipod adapter doesnt charge my Ipod Touch... Is there a way round it?

[S3 Paul]

As above realy, I have an Alpine DVD head unit with the Ipod interface box fitted,
I used to use my old Nano in the car but now use an Ipod touch , The interface will work with the Touch but doesnt charge it like the Nano
Is there a way around this??

 

[s8craig]

How old is it? the Alpine I mean?

I have fitted a few recently and they don't charge if connected to the Ipod/Iphone on startup, but if you start the car first and then attach the Iphone/Ipod it starts charging after a short while. The latest Ipod/Iphones have a huge current draw on connection and can kill an interface.

The older Alpines certainly had issues with charging.

 

[S3 Paul]

Its an oldish Alpine,
Somebody told me that a company called "connect2" or something did a conversion lead??
I cant seem to find anything.
I also have the Iphone 4s but dont use this for music but i tested it and it doesnt charge this either.

 

[s8craig]

OK so it might be one of the older firewire charging types and you need a converter to make it upto date.

Never used one myself, but I believe they do exist.

Maybe something like this....

iPod iPhone Charge Adapter/Convert​er 12V to 5V CTIPOD | eBay