Yes, there is a way, I have the PAC unit in my truck. Make sure you have the band button on the radio. I love it, great addition. Saved me a lot of money than going out and putting in a nice headunit. It only charges "older" model ipods and the first generation Iphone. It does allow you to control it through the radio, but you can also use the connector and control it through the ipod (choose AUX instead of ipod on the headunit). Great investment I would say. I like it.