Shpox
27-05-2009, 01:04 PM
Hey guys. I'm a proud owner of a 40th Anniversary Accord however have had issues with the supposed iPod Music Interface it's supposed to come with. According the manual, Accord models should be fitted with a little USB input plug for your Ipod so it can both read and charge your Ipod in the dash. Song information should also be displayed when the Ipod is plugged in.
The AUX is listed in the manual and its there. No USB port, just standard 12V charger. Problem is, I was told this would be in the car when I bought the Accord. A month later, found some time to take it back to the dealer where they were all dumbfounded. They looked at the manual and saw the instructions, searched all the cars (except the City, it should have it but forgot to tell them at the time), all the salespeople started looking for the thing in the Accord models around the place. Looked in to the Euro. It isn't there. It doesn't mention its for Lux models, doesn't mention its for non-Aus models. Like I said, the AUX /instructions are there. If it was accesory add-on, it would say so. The sales adviser at the dealership was also confused and said if it was special, it would say so in the manual. They literally searched every Accord there including a few other cars.
I asked the dealers who clearly didn't know much about the car (lot of new guys had come in with some of the old staff missing). Also talked to the Westpoint dealer manager who we talked too when buying the car. Said it didn't come with it and to stick with my AUX. I asked if I could upgrade in anyway, despite being told it was equipped when I bought it, they said no, go buy an Fm transmitter, change the head unit, or stick with the AUX.
Lo and behold, I went home I found it it on the Honda website:
http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/internet/honda.com.au/home/showroom/accord/accessories/accord+-+accessories+-+interior#
Applicable for all Accord variants. iPod not included. Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Accord Euro model shown. :cake:
I've looked at the spec sheet across all Accord models when buying the car. The music interface features do not change. It's the same for them all.
Just wondering, what should I do from here ? I was told it would be in there when I bought the car. It isn't. I really don't want to buy a new head unit to fit this feature. If its not meant for AUS models, why is it listed in the manual with detailed instructions ? Why is it listed as an accessory in in the Honda Website when I was told it wasn't available on AUS model after I revisited the dealership ?
Thanks for reading all of that if you did. Would really appreciate any feedback.
The AUX is listed in the manual and its there. No USB port, just standard 12V charger. Problem is, I was told this would be in the car when I bought the Accord. A month later, found some time to take it back to the dealer where they were all dumbfounded. They looked at the manual and saw the instructions, searched all the cars (except the City, it should have it but forgot to tell them at the time), all the salespeople started looking for the thing in the Accord models around the place. Looked in to the Euro. It isn't there. It doesn't mention its for Lux models, doesn't mention its for non-Aus models. Like I said, the AUX /instructions are there. If it was accesory add-on, it would say so. The sales adviser at the dealership was also confused and said if it was special, it would say so in the manual. They literally searched every Accord there including a few other cars.
I asked the dealers who clearly didn't know much about the car (lot of new guys had come in with some of the old staff missing). Also talked to the Westpoint dealer manager who we talked too when buying the car. Said it didn't come with it and to stick with my AUX. I asked if I could upgrade in anyway, despite being told it was equipped when I bought it, they said no, go buy an Fm transmitter, change the head unit, or stick with the AUX.
Lo and behold, I went home I found it it on the Honda website:
http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/internet/honda.com.au/home/showroom/accord/accessories/accord+-+accessories+-+interior#
Applicable for all Accord variants. iPod not included. Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Accord Euro model shown. :cake:
I've looked at the spec sheet across all Accord models when buying the car. The music interface features do not change. It's the same for them all.
Just wondering, what should I do from here ? I was told it would be in there when I bought the car. It isn't. I really don't want to buy a new head unit to fit this feature. If its not meant for AUS models, why is it listed in the manual with detailed instructions ? Why is it listed as an accessory in in the Honda Website when I was told it wasn't available on AUS model after I revisited the dealership ?
Thanks for reading all of that if you did. Would really appreciate any feedback.