HTC Y-Adapter Modification to Allow 2.5mm to 3.5mm Adapter to Function?

[cloves]

Hi everyone, Ok like many others on here I want to connect my mogul to my car stereo. I picked up a 2.5mm(M) to 3.5mm(F) L adapter and figured I could use the HTC provided Y-adapter that has the 2.5mm(F). After trying the setup I noticed it only functioned if I left part of the L adapter sticking out (photo attached).

Which of course led me to believe it has something to do with the built in mic function on the HTC adapter. I then came on the forum and saw everyone having the same issue and recommeding bending pins on after market adapters especially if they are running custom roms (im on dcd 4.1.2).

I have attached a photo to show that I do get sound when I have the adapter partially pulled out. What I wanted to know if there was a way to modify the HTC wire in order to get that adapter to function correctly?

I saw that gator2k83 was nice enough to snap shots of the wires without the insert for the 2.5mm jack here.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.php?p=603916&postcount=8

It would be great if I could get a picture of what the inside of 2.5mm female socket looks like.

Still don't get why the L adapter doesn't work. Is HTC wiring there 2.5mm headset different then other manufacturers?

[cloves]

Wow so no one can comment on why or how to make this work?

Does anyone know why for example the semons adapter 2-in-1 needs to have its pin modified if you are using a newer rom?

[TGabriele]

No need to modify anything. You just need to pick up a different 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter that's made specifically for cellphones. I picked one up a while back at Radio Shack. I forget how much, but I don't think it was expensive. The main difference between the two adapters is that the cellphone one has three bands instead of two, one for the microphone part of the phone jack and the other two are for the L and R channels. Your adapter is only contacting the microphone and L channels which is why you are having this problem. Try the other adapter and you'll find it works great.

[cloves]

TGabriele thanks for the reply! So the cellphone specially made has 3 bands, ahhh now that makes sense. Thats why sticking it in partially makes it work because the 3rd band isn't making contact.

Cool I appreciate the reply :)