2005 replacement to get AUX? - Honda Pilot

Jeffsss · 08-01-2010, 05:57 PM

I really would like to get a newer headunit to get the AUX feature to hook up an Ipod.

Is the 06' plug and play or is there more to it?

cofetym · 08-01-2010, 06:14 PM

I recently picked up a cassette adapter for my 2005 EXL.
It now plays my IPOD Touch. Phillips is the brand and at
a whopping $10 at Walmart you can't beat it.
Quality is excellent so long as you set the volume at about
3/4 on the IPOD Touch.
I thought about spending a lot more but why. Just my 2
cents.

gowings · 08-01-2010, 09:30 PM

I have a 05 and use the usa spec. It works for my ipod and my Sirius
Took me 30 mins to hook it up. I just disconnected my 6 cd changer I never used.

akhenax · 08-02-2010, 10:07 AM

yeah, I too would not take apart my headunit just to play an ipod. Get the cassette adapter like cofetym suggested. I've been meaning to get one for a while now, but because I have so many CDs, it's never been a priority.

rocky · 08-02-2010, 10:15 AM

Go with the USA Spec or Blitzsafe type products and you'll be in good shape with your existing HU.

If you are in any doubt about doing this yourself, find a car radio shop to install it for you.

There are lots of DIY threads on this board so you can see whats involved. A search will find them for you

gowings · 08-02-2010, 11:40 AM

If you can change a tire, you can put the USA spec in. It's that simple.

As for the cassette adapter I had 2 of them and they sucked for volume and noise. One was 30.00 the other 10.00. No difference I use them now as coasters

akhenax · 08-02-2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gowings

If you can change a tire, you can put the USA spec in. It's that simple.

As for the cassette adapter I had 2 of them and they sucked for volume and noise. One was 30.00 the other 10.00. No difference I use them now as coasters

Nothing that amazon.com can't fix.

Amazon.com: cassette adapter: Automotive

Get the one with the most stars/reviews ratio.

I agree, may not be better than the USA Spec or a direct interface solution, but on the cheap it's a winner.

rocky · 08-02-2010, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akhenax

Nothing that amazon.com can't fix.
Amazon.com: cassette adapter: Automotive

Get the one with the most stars/reviews ratio.

I agree, may not be better than the USA Spec or a direct interface solution, but on the cheap it's a winner.

If you have RES and want to listen to an Ipod, you have to either use the AUX in when the kids aren't watching video the casette adapter if they are.

08-01-2010, 05:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jeffsss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 44 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2005 replacement to get AUX? I really would like to get a newer headunit to get the AUX feature to hook up an Ipod. Is the 06' plug and play or is there more to it? __________________ 97' Viper GTS 04' V6 Accord EXL coupe 05' Pilot EXL

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akhenax Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pok, NY Posts: 70 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah, I too would not take apart my headunit just to play an ipod. Get the cassette adapter like cofetym suggested. I've been meaning to get one for a while now, but because I have so many CDs, it's never been a priority. __________________ 2005 Pilot EX - L. The L is for Love.

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rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,175 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Go with the USA Spec or Blitzsafe type products and you'll be in good shape with your existing HU. If you are in any doubt about doing this yourself, find a car radio shop to install it for you. There are lots of DIY threads on this board so you can see whats involved. A search will find them for you __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris...19131498101662

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08-01-2010, 06:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
cofetym Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 780 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I recently picked up a cassette adapter for my 2005 EXL. It now plays my IPOD Touch. Phillips is the brand and at a whopping $10 at Walmart you can't beat it. Quality is excellent so long as you set the volume at about 3/4 on the IPOD Touch. I thought about spending a lot more but why. Just my 2 cents.

08-01-2010, 09:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
gowings Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Great White North Posts: 43 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a 05 and use the usa spec. It works for my ipod and my Sirius Took me 30 mins to hook it up. I just disconnected my 6 cd changer I never used.

08-02-2010, 11:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
gowings Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Great White North Posts: 43 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you can change a tire, you can put the USA spec in. It's that simple. As for the cassette adapter I had 2 of them and they sucked for volume and noise. One was 30.00 the other 10.00. No difference I use them now as coasters

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