2006 and Auxiliary adapters

[Cups]

Seeing as noone could confirm if it will work or not I ordered the P.I.E HON03/PC-SON adapter and it works! :banana:

Now I'm thinking of a Harman Kardon Drive + Play but I somewhat don't want to loose the colorful screen of the iPOD. Gotta think this well before making my order. I might just stick to "the" wheel afterall. :thmsup:

[avexnsx]

P.i.e Hon03/pc-son??

[marainwa]

i was thinking the same, but i gave in and ordered the drive and play...works great and is so much easier than using the wheel while driving...i would def. suggest checking it out...easy to install also.

[Cups]

P.i.e Hon03/pc-son??
Yes, this one: http://www.logjamelectronics.com/logjam/piehon03pcson.html

I got it from eBay tho. 10 bucks less :D

i was thinking the same, but i gave in and ordered the drive and play...works great and is so much easier than using the wheel while driving...i would def. suggest checking it out...easy to install also.

I was thinking of connecting the ipod to a small lcd screen and use the ipod itself as a remote by mounting it closeby. Afterall it can play videos too.

[yubincui]

I am thinking of buying a 2006 Accord VP and installing an AUX input to the factory radio, so I can plug in my XM radio, mp3 player, cassette walkman, even navigation system. I have found some great information on this site. Thank you all for providing all this information! I kind of know what parts to get. However, I am still not comfortable to take apart the center console panels without a step-by-step instruction. I saw somebody posted very nice pictures and instructions for older models (04 Accord EX). I am not sure if the 06 Accord VP will be the same. I wonder if anybody has or knows where to get a step-by-step instruction for the 06 Accord VP. I would like to take apart the center panels on both the dashboard and the floor, so I could hide wires nicely. I currently owns a 99 Accord LX. I have installed a CD player, XM radio on it. I also owned a 87 Accord LX and a 88 Accord LXi for a while. I just love Accords because they are so solid. I bought my 99 Accord LX brand new and it has 76K miles on it right now. I have never had any major problem with it. I had to replace two tires because my wife screw one of them. The other two are still original and the tread probably can go another 10000 miles. I had the front brake pads replaced and the rear brakes are still original. I myself recently replaced the clock bulb and gear shifter indicator bulb on the center console. I just learned how to change engine oil last week. Now I never have to wait in line for an oil change. I have been enjoying doing things myself so far! I almost forget what I am doing here. Can somebody please provide help on taking apart the center dash panel and center floor panel for 06 Accord VP? Any information is highly appreciated.

[phoenix]

I am thinking of buying a 2006 Accord VP and installing an AUX input to the factory radio, so I can plug in my XM radio, mp3 player, cassette walkman, even navigation system....
The install process for the VP should be the same as any non-NAVI unit. If you have done even half of what you said you have done then don't worry, you'll be able to install the aux input just fine :yes: . I had really never done anything with my car but still managed to install the SNHOND3 without any major problems (only one self-inflicted problem which was fixed by placing the adapter in a different location). It really is as easy as everyone says! Check out these two websites for install help. http://distantcreations.com/accordipod/ and http://www.beaufordbuddy.com/ipod_install_1.htm .

I installed my adapter using velcro along the inner wall of the center storage bin. (See the attached picture for reference - this is not a pic from my car but the circled area shows you where I mounted it) The SNHOND3 fit perfectly! I also routed the aux cable through the e-brake and into the arm rest - following the directions in the first website. No drilling of any holes in the plastic is needed. If you review both of those websites you will know pretty much everything you need to know about installing your device. One other thing that I did that was not mentioned on the websites: If you decide to route the cord as I did then the rubber mat in your arm rest bin needs to be cut (I drilled a small hole) so the cord can pass through and the mat rests evenly as it is supposed to. I simply drilled a very small hole and pushed the cord through, the rubber mat can handle quite a bit as long as you don't tear it (even if you do it's not a huge deal, no one - including yourself - will see it very much).

PS The interior plastics do scratch easily and if you forget about them or are harsh then you may scratch them up, just keep that in mind. Really, it is easy and actually fun!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

PPS I also recommend one of those screwdrivers with the magnetic tips.... and a flashlight in case you drop any screws. It makes life a lot easier :wave:

[Conundrum]

I also routed the aux cable through the e-brake and into the arm rest - following the directions in the first website. No drilling of any holes in the plastic is needed....If you decide to route the cord as I did then the rubber mat in your arm rest bin needs to be cut (I drilled a small hole) so the cord can pass through and the mat rests evenly as it is supposed to. I simply drilled a very small hole and pushed the cord through, the rubber mat can handle quite a bit as long as you don't tear it (even if you do it's not a huge deal, no one - including yourself - will see it very much).

For reference, I have a USASpec PA11-HON2 and I used the same install instructions you did (very helpful and don't know what I would have done without them). I deviated a bit as my unit has dip switches for configuration, and I wanted the unit accessable. Therefore I put my "unit" in the armrest where you routed your cables to by running the cable from the headunit/stereo behind the centre bin, under the "not an ashtray", gearshift, and e-brake/cupholders, and into the armrest. In my case the cable was too thick to avoid drilling, so I put a hole under the cig lighter/acc power thats in the armrest.

Next, I ran the cables that could connect the unit to an iPod or aux connection back through the e-brake/cupholders, gearshift and into the centre bin where I drilled another hole similar to the one in the link you listed (http://www.beaufordbuddy.com/ipod_install_1.htm). Basically I did this as I wanted to just be able to close the centre bin to hid an iPod or whatever, and didn't want to have to fiddle with the armrest, esp while driving (and the centre bin does make a good spot to put a device).

I guess the reason why I am mentioning all this is just to show the options you do have in placing one of these...esp if you might want to be mounting a nav screen or something. For aux devices I know some people have even followed the MusicLink instructions completely and have it where they put the iPod or whatever in the glovebox instead of the centre bin or armrest.

Oh and like Phoenix said be careful when removing panels...yes it is the same for all the 03-06s (navi units are of course a bit different) but the panels do scratch really easily. I used painter's green tape to mask all the edges to minimize any scuffing, and got away nearly scuff free. One of the biggest things to keep in mind is when removing the centre bin (under the radio) do it with the door closed. If the door is open then you will scratch it terribly when removing it from the car. In my case I had to loosen it with the door open, then closed it for removal.

[phoenix]

Basically I did this as I wanted to just be able to close the centre bin to hid an iPod or whatever, and didn't want to have to fiddle with the armrest, esp while driving (and the centre bin does make a good spot to put a device).
Actually I feed the aux cord through the arm rest (there's a little hole there that I believe is so you can charge your cell phone and keep it handy and not hidden) so it comes out and my mp3 player rests in one of the cup holders for easy access. I chose that method because I didn't want a cord to interfere with my shifter. When it's not in use I simply put it in the arm rest coin area and it sits there quietly just waiting to get another chance to blast out the Superfly Soundtrack!! :thmsup: