Active Headrest Syste Explained - Honda Pilot

gadawg31 · 01-10-2013, 09:05 PM

Hello everyone, I just purchased a new 2012 pilot and have been told it has the active headrest system. When we inquired about getting the headrest DVDs, we were told that it was not possible due to this. Can someone shed some light on what this is and if that statement is actually true? We want to get the same kind of replacement headrest DVD system, that was in our 2011 accord, but I am a little gun-shy right now.

Also, we have been told to just get some tablets or iPads and use them. Is that even practical, considering you would have to burn ever movie you wanted to see to itunes. Puzzled?!

Thanks in advance for your help and info.

v/r
JD

mdlinkous · 01-10-2013, 11:01 PM

The cheaper ones $600 and less wont work.

There are some that will work, but cost around $1200-1400....

Those who spend less.... aren't getting the protection form the active restraint headrests. Best Buy told me it was illegal for them to install ones that aren't compliant.

headrestvideo.com DVD Headrest Video Picture Gallery - pictures of custom headrests with built-in DVD players

AlphaOne · 01-10-2013, 11:10 PM

Similar post:
Aftermarket headrest DVD system

Here's how it works:
2012 Honda Pilot - Features - Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints

Using aftermarket headrests (and those with DVDs) will make the system useless. It might work if the bars are long enough and bent/curved similar to the OEM.

TheBluePearl · 01-11-2013, 03:54 PM

The shape of the headrests, specifically that they angle so far forward, is one of the few things I really dislike on the Pilot. Really frustrating design flaw.

rocky · 01-11-2013, 06:52 PM

Blame the Feds!

boyce89976 · 01-11-2013, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBluePearl

The shape of the headrests, specifically that they angle so far forward, is one of the few things I really dislike on the Pilot. Really frustrating design flaw.

Agreed! On long trips, I flip my headset around backwards. It intrudes a little into the rear seating, but my 7 year old is small, so it's fine.

gadawg31 · 01-13-2013, 07:10 PM

Well, it seems that replacement headrest w/DVDs are out of the question. All I have been able to find are Rosen DVDs & Visualogic DVDs and they are attached onto the headrest post. Has anyone done this and if so, could you send me some pics? I have searched for pictures to atleast get an idea of what they are going to look like, but nothing. I am not too convinced on this attached concept. Please let me know. Thanks.

JD

Strate L O S S · 01-13-2013, 08:30 PM

portable DVD player may be a good option for you.

or get monitors fabbed into your oem headrests.

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toiletduck88 · 05-09-2013, 06:06 AM

I was able to adjust the headrest 2 inches back. on both front seat. Without making your seat move all the way back. I will take some photos next time. Now my head is comfortable !

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toiletduck88 · 05-09-2013, 07:47 AM

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Centralcoastbuc · 05-09-2013, 09:36 PM

TD88,

How did you adjust it back?

Steve

mudbog · 05-09-2013, 09:40 PM

Yes, I'm also very interested in how the headrest was adjusted 2 inches back. Did you bend the metal posts?

toiletduck88 · 05-09-2013, 10:03 PM

Do this at your own risk. Active headrest system may not properly work.

Slightly straighten the curved metal with a hammer, banging on the opposite side. On the floor using a wood so you wont destroy your floor .Dont worry you will not break the metal. Hammer the post over 50-100 times making it equal to the other side. Adjust the angle per preference. Mine is just about straight.

Enjoy the comfort of your head. But for safety dont ask me.

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01-10-2013, 09:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
gadawg31 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Active Headrest Syste Explained Hello everyone, I just purchased a new 2012 pilot and have been told it has the active headrest system. When we inquired about getting the headrest DVDs, we were told that it was not possible due to this. Can someone shed some light on what this is and if that statement is actually true? We want to get the same kind of replacement headrest DVD system, that was in our 2011 accord, but I am a little gun-shy right now. Also, we have been told to just get some tablets or iPads and use them. Is that even practical, considering you would have to burn ever movie you wanted to see to itunes. Puzzled?! Thanks in advance for your help and info. v/r JD

01-10-2013, 11:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
AlphaOne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California Posts: 394 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Similar post: Aftermarket headrest DVD system Here's how it works: 2012 Honda Pilot - Features - Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints Using aftermarket headrests (and those with DVDs) will make the system useless. It might work if the bars are long enough and bent/curved similar to the OEM. __________________ 2012 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD DAM (Dark Amber Metallic)

01-11-2013, 03:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheBluePearl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northbrook, IL Posts: 172 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The shape of the headrests, specifically that they angle so far forward, is one of the few things I really dislike on the Pilot. Really frustrating design flaw. __________________ 2012 Pilot Touring AWD, Bali Blue Pearl, grey leather interior. Added running boards, all weather mats. Bought from Muller Honda, Highland Park, IL, December of 2011. My first Honda.

05-09-2013, 07:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
toiletduck88 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App Attached Thumbnails

05-09-2013, 09:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
mudbog Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OH Posts: 307 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes, I'm also very interested in how the headrest was adjusted 2 inches back. Did you bend the metal posts? __________________ 2004 EXL 4WD, 2012 EXL+NAV 4WD

01-10-2013, 11:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
mdlinkous Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 73 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The cheaper ones $600 and less wont work. There are some that will work, but cost around $1200-1400.... Those who spend less.... aren't getting the protection form the active restraint headrests. Best Buy told me it was illegal for them to install ones that aren't compliant. headrestvideo.com DVD Headrest Video Picture Gallery - pictures of custom headrests with built-in DVD players

01-11-2013, 06:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 8,675 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Blame the Feds!

01-13-2013, 07:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
gadawg31 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, it seems that replacement headrest w/DVDs are out of the question. All I have been able to find are Rosen DVDs & Visualogic DVDs and they are attached onto the headrest post. Has anyone done this and if so, could you send me some pics? I have searched for pictures to atleast get an idea of what they are going to look like, but nothing. I am not too convinced on this attached concept. Please let me know. Thanks. JD

01-13-2013, 08:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Strate L O S S Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: BrooklynNYC Posts: 215 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	portable DVD player may be a good option for you. or get monitors fabbed into your oem headrests. Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com Free App

05-09-2013, 06:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
toiletduck88 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was able to adjust the headrest 2 inches back. on both front seat. Without making your seat move all the way back. I will take some photos next time. Now my head is comfortable ! Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App

05-09-2013, 09:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Centralcoastbuc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CA Posts: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	TD88, How did you adjust it back? Steve

05-09-2013, 10:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
toiletduck88 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do this at your own risk. Active headrest system may not properly work. Slightly straighten the curved metal with a hammer, banging on the opposite side. On the floor using a wood so you wont destroy your floor .Dont worry you will not break the metal. Hammer the post over 50-100 times making it equal to the other side. Adjust the angle per preference. Mine is just about straight. Enjoy the comfort of your head. But for safety dont ask me. Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App

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