Powerbook G4 thru Pioneer car radio

I am trying to hook my G4 thru my car(2004Scion XB) stereo (Pioneer T1201) so I can listen to iTunes radio via my car radio(with my Verizon Wireless card) as well as the 2007 Garmin GPS 18 system($200) which I will hook up to my laptop via a USB cable. It seems silly to order a $2000 dollar GPS StreetSmart unit and subscibe to XM or Sirrius for $$ each month plus the $200 receiver when I can enjoy my music I already have. Anyone else done this, or have an idea about adapting?
Thanks,
Pat
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The power isn't a issue. I hooked up a 100w inverter containing a USB port for power. Computer taken care of. Now I have found a Pioneer IP-Bus adapter with RCA jacks. Installed in aux. port on back of radio. Now hooked up to computer via a set of Monster audio jack to RCA cables when I drive, listening to my music on my computer thru the car stereo. Now waiting on Garmin GPS with USB connection that will drive via my 15" screen all my GPS directions, and audio output of directions via the car stereo. The GPS is about the diameter of a aluminum soda can. Portable too. Very happy now. Thanks for your interest.

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