iPod Is possible to charge iPod Classic 3. generation with classic car charger?

[smekyyy]

Hi everyone! I would like to know if I can charge my old iPod Classic 3. generation (Model number: A1040) in my car through classic „cigarette lighter“. I lost original FireWire cable and the new one is so much more expensive than the car charger in „cigarette lighter“ to 30 pin.


Will it work or do I need ONLY original FireWire charger? Thank you for your answers and tips!

 

[daytona]

There is no reason that I can think of, having a few Classics. Just make sure the car is a 12 volt system. Plug the charger in and the iPod and have a go at it

 

[smekyyy]

Ok thank you I will try. So u had a few Classic included 3. gen? You think or know it will work? I have 12V in my car

 

[daytona]

It will work. Are you using ear phones or a plug from the updated radio?

 

[napabar]

The 3rd generation iPod only charges over Firewire, so it will depend how the adapter is wired. It can only use USB to sync.

 

[smekyyy]

I will try this one - no USB so it could work

 

[napabar]

I will try this one - no USB so it could work View attachment 915395

Just because it doesn't have a USB port don't mean the 30 pin connector is not wired to use USB charging. You must do your research with the vendor making this.

 

[smekyyy]

Just because it doesn't have a USB port don't mean the 30 pin connector is not wired to use USB charging. You must do your research with the vendor making this.

Normal 30 pin USB charger has a voltage of 5V, this car charger has 12V. Hope it work

 

[napabar]

Then you should be fine.

 

[smekyyy]

I create topic in Apple Community website https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251366942 and someone writes that it is not possible because:

Hello,
I am sorry, you cannot use this accessory to charge iPod classic (2nd or 3rd generation). iPod classic (2nd generation) still used a FireWire connector. iPod classic (3rd generation) (the device in the photo you supplied) used a special 30pin dock connector that split off into a FireWire 400 and USB connector. FireWire was used to supply power to the iPod while USB was used to transfer data. This car accessory supplies power over the USB bus into the 30-pin Dock connector which not only won’t charge this iPod, it will damage the iPod.

While this charger uses the 12V car outlet, it still transfers power over the USB bus. The USB technology is just integrated within the power adapter and does not present itself as the typical USB form factor.

Similar to how the FaceTime camera integrated into a MacBook would operate. To the system, the camera is just a typical USB camera however there is no user accessible USB port to connect this camera. It is the same concept with this car charger.