Jazz GD3 AUX official AUX kit. Exists?

[bennjamin]

hullo everyone.
I have a DIY AUX cable in my gfs jazz vti - great and all but fiddly and basically falls in and out of L/R channels due to a bad connection. Yes , my fault but I wonder.
Is there an actual OEM AUX cable or kit for this jazz ?
Or , does anyone here know of a direct harness-to-AUX jack cable out there ? I just want something easily plugged into on the dash from my ipod to a male/male AUX cable.

thanks !

[flipfire]

have a look at this dude

http://www.hondafitjazz.com/audio.htm

http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-289-88-pie-hon03pc-son-honda-auxiliary-input-adapter-20o3-2006.aspx

i need to get one soon cause my cd player keeps skipping

[gre03]

i've been looking for something like this for a while. most FM transmitters either have horrible sound quality or have useless features and hence cost way to much. also the fact that you have to dangerously reach down while driving to change song. My current fm transmitter also has the same issue as bennjamin of falling in/out of left/right channels, i suspect due to a bad 3.5mm jack or wiring in the transmitter.

@flipfire: do you know if the adaptor is plug'n'play for a gd3?

i remeber seeing an ipod adaptor from Honda a while ago. seemed a bit fidly with a large adaptor box when you could just DIY a cable straight from the radio.
http://nuxx.net/wiki/Honda_Music_Link_iPod_Adapter_Review
http://www.xcarlink.com.au/index.php?cPath=5

[flipfire]

Im not sure if that adapter works but I just ended up DIY'ing it using a CAT6 cable and terminating it to a flush mount female jack on the fascia.

Quality is good, no issues. I taped it down hard.

[gre03]

sounds like a good solution. how much did it cost for parts? i'm a massive electrical/tech newbie so i don't rly wanna DIY. hoping someone out there might be able to do it for me :P
when DIY'ing, can you put the jack anywhere in the dash provided the wires are long enough?
Cheers

[flipfire]

$0 since you can make it out of scrap parts and equipment. Its quite easy to do. Yes you can put the jack where ever you want you or just dangle the cable on the center console.

-6 pin harness from an old honda cd stacker or DIY PC case pins (http://www.hondafitjazz.com/audio/aux6.jpg)
-Termination plug (http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=PS0134&keywords=3.5mm&form=KEYWORD) or jack (http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=PS0122&keywords=3.5mm&form=KEYWORD)
-Soldering iron
-Heat shrink (optional) or electric tape
-Duct tape (to secure the cable from vibrations)
-Extra wire (optional)

[gre03]

i'm moving towards the xcarlink adaptor as it utilises the radio controls to change song etc which is much safer. not sure if it'll work with a iphone3gs, but i can't get in contact with them as their contact page on their site isn't working.

[bennjamin]

this looks the best sofar -

PA11-HON2y

http://nuxx.net/wiki/USA_Spec_PA11-HON2y

[gre03]

this looks the best sofar -

PA11-HON2y

http://nuxx.net/wiki/USA_Spec_PA11-HON2y

looks promising. where would you get it from? would it be compatible with iphone's (3GS)? any idea on price?

[bennjamin]

google tells me around $100-120 AU. Would be compatible....but I found this on EBAY

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/CTVHOX001-HONDA-Accord-Civic-Jazz-S2000-Aux-Input-IPOD-/160512765900?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item255f4e6fcc

About $55 AU or so - looks to be the same thing as mentioned above !

[gre03]

hmmm, not sure about compatibility with gd3 but:
http://www.cushieaudio.com.au/honda-ipd2.html

[gre03]

had a look at the dash/hu to figure out how to get the radio unit out, but for the love of god i cannot figure out how to get it off. there seem to be no screws or tabs or anything to push/pull/twist. is it just a case of brute force? i sure hope not

[bennjamin]

There is a screw under the lower facade - hope this helps

http://www.hondafitjazz.com/audio/headunit1.jpg

[flipfire]

Once you pop that cover open, theres 2 more bolts you need to undo to get the head unit out.

http://www.hondafitjazz.com/audio/headunit2.jpg

You need to duck down to see it. I think i used 8mm socket with extension to get them out. I tried a screwdriver but it stripped instantly.

Then its a pain in the ass getting the whole unit out. Use something plastic to help you pry it out. Use this image as reference to where the tabs are

http://www.hondafitjazz.com/audio/aux1.jpg

[gre03]

thanks guys, i'll try it tomorrow after work :)

[dns]

are you going to buy the ebay kit Ben?

[gre03]

also sorry bennjamin for kinda hijacking ur thread lol

[bennjamin]

also sorry bennjamin for kinda hijacking ur thread lol

its all relevant ! this is a open discussion RE: jazz aux input



are you going to buy the ebay kit Ben?

eventually yes. Sick of constantly adjust the little 3.5mm jack back n forth side to side just to get stereo !

[chunsa]

What do people think about this kit

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190484952201

Or is just better to DIY it?

[gre03]

What do people think about this kit
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190484952201
Or is just better to DIY it?


not sure what you're after, but it says:


- RETAINS CONTROL FROM iPOD/iPHONE, MP3 PLAYER OR OTHER DEVICE WITHOUT LOCKING IT UP. NO TEXT DISPLAY OR CONTROL OF DEVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE ON STEREO.

which probs means you can't control the tracks for the in-car controls.



eventually yes. Sick of constantly adjust the little 3.5mm jack back n forth side to side just to get stereo !


haha yeah its got to the point where i need to pull the jack half out and twist it around to get a good signal.

[bennjamin]

What do people think about this kit

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190484952201

Or is just better to DIY it?


same principle as the links mentioned in this thread - but that looks alittle cleaner and smaller than some we have seen ! Looks alright. I've added it to my watch list and if nothing better turns up Ill get it

*EDIT its paid for and on its way. Ill update when it gets here.

[dns]

awesome! will get one if you have good things to say about it.

[EG52NV]

i have a question, when in radio mode and I press the CD/AUX button nothing happens, it does not go back to CD mode, only way to go back to CD mode is to eject the CD and put it in again, does that mean my CD/AUX button is broken? and getting the AUX cable will be useless anyway since I can't switch to AUX?

[flipfire]

i have a question, when in radio mode and I press the CD/AUX button nothing happens, it does not go back to CD mode, only way to go back to CD mode is to eject the CD and put it in again, does that mean my CD/AUX button is broken? and getting the AUX cable will be useless anyway since I can't switch to AUX?

What happens when your in CD mode and you press AUX? Try pressing it twice

[bennjamin]

awesome! will get one if you have good things to say about it.


Received today. Installed in 15 mins

And works fantastic. Direct plug in - has a powered ipod jack so charges as well. Just route the unit to behind the drivers side plastic and make a small hole to feed the ipod connector. Easy and doesnt skip a beat.
You press AUX and it automatically plays - press the tune or select tabs up or
Down to change song too. Pretty cool. Feels almost OEM

[gre03]

congrats man. sounds like a really easy install. When you say 'press the tune or select tabs' do you mean on the hu or ipod/iphone? u rekon it could fit through the oem aux hole below the hu? any chance of pics? lol cheers

[bennjamin]

congrats man. sounds like a really easy install. When you say 'press the tune or select tabs' do you mean on the hu or ipod/iphone? u rekon it could fit through the oem aux hole below the hu? any chance of pics? lol cheers

the tune up/down paddles - two of them no idea what they say of the top of my head ! You can use these to select next or previous song....OR just do it on your ipod too as per normal. You can install it anywhere - its just a cable , then a small box then a another cable to a ipod jack.

[EG52NV]

What happens when your in CD mode and you press AUX? Try pressing it twice

Yep the button is defiantly broken, in CD mode pressing AUX twice does nothing... So I guess no point getting cable..

[flipfire]

I saw someone an OEM deck for $30 in FS

My VTIS steering wheel didnt come with the music buttons cause its the older model. Anyone know if i install a steering wheel with one?

Also Whats the best way to mount an ipad or galaxy tab on the dash?

[chunsa]

@bennjamin: which ebay link did you use? So basically plug and play and allows you use those tabs on the headunit and charges the iPod too!

For iPad mount - have a look at http://www.proclipusa.com/home/home.aspx

[dns]

Received today. Installed in 15 mins

And works fantastic. Direct plug in - has a powered ipod jack so charges as well. Just route the unit to behind the drivers side plastic and make a small hole to feed the ipod connector. Easy and doesnt skip a beat.
You press AUX and it automatically plays - press the tune or select tabs up or
Down to change song too. Pretty cool. Feels almost OEM
nice! will be ordering this kit then!

[EG52NV]

After taking off the 1 bottom screw, then the 2 8mm bolts and popping the face off the dash completely, how do I actually pull the unit away from the car? It seems like something connected from behind it stopping it...

[flipfire]

read my post earlier about prying the tabs.

[EG52NV]

read my post earlier about prying the tabs.

Nah what I mean is the tabs are loose, so after a short search I found that it's the climate control cables that are stopping me from pulling the whole thing out... Is there a way around not having to go through trouble of disconnecting cables to all 3 dials?

[bennjamin]

Nah what I mean is the tabs are loose, so after a short search I found that it's the climate control cables that are stopping me from pulling the whole thing out... Is there a way around not having to go through trouble of disconnecting cables to all 3 dials?


You dont need to - you literally pull the entire unit out and let it hang down towards the gearstick. But dont let it hang too long or over stretch it as you will pull on or more of the cables resulting in the selectors not fully engaging and an angry gf !

[EG52NV]

You dont need to - you literally pull the entire unit out and let it hang down towards the gearstick. But dont let it hang too long or over stretch it as you will pull on or more of the cables resulting in the selectors not fully engaging and an angry gf !

So nothing on the back needs to be d/c before pulling the whole unit out? Why does mine feel so tight? feels like I'm already stretching something when pulling on it... Only managed to get it about 5cms out before giving up, haven't tried again yet...

[EG52NV]

So what your saying is if I pull out and down it should sit like this no probs?

http://www.hondafitjazz.com/audio/aux1.jpg

[gre03]

quick question: i've got the small bottom cover off to gain access to the 2 side screws. but i can't undo them coz they're too tight. do you think spraying it with wd40 would help? every time i try unscrewing it by hand i slip and wreck the thread even more :confused:
is it possible to get extension thingos for power drills?

cheers

[flipfire]

So what your saying is if I pull out and down it should sit like this no probs?

http://www.hondafitjazz.com/audio/aux1.jpg

yeah exactly mine just dangled like that


quick question: i've got the small bottom cover off to gain access to the 2 side screws. but i can't undo them coz they're too tight. do you think spraying it with wd40 would help? every time i try unscrewing it by hand i slip and wreck the thread even more :confused:
is it possible to get extension thingos for power drills?

cheers

Dont use a screw driver...you will definitely strip it like i did... but look closer, its actually a socket screw. I think it was 10mm

[gre03]

Dont use a screw driver...you will definitely strip it like i did... but look closer, its actually a socket screw. I think it was 10mm
You sir, are a legend! took out both screws with ease. 2nd one fell partway down the inner-dash but managed to fish it out lol. I installed the GROM i2 unit, took roughly 1hr, would've been alot faster if i knew what i was doing.
sound quality is great, no hums or background noise. no drilling required, just went through the existing holes in the lower glovebox area. good service from CushieAudio, bit exy but worth it for the oem-ness lol. :)

[GU357]

this one looks good
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CTAHOUSB001-USB-Interface-Kit-Honda-Jazz-S2000-/250684122326?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a5df024d6

[paps02]

bump for a good thread. and give me rep for not posting a new thread like a noob

[Paul.Z]

lol..i was gonna do this..but then i got too lazy, bought a double din facia and dvd player and got xtreme car audio to do the install. :P

[GU357]

lol i got the fascia i was just gonna unplug my radio and replace it with an empty fascia so my gf would stop screwing around with the radio in the car. ill just say it broke :P.

[c01567]

great thread i just ordered the ebay thingo

where have people routed the cable to? do you need to drill a hold to get it through the glove box?

[gre03]

i put mine (Cushie Audio unit) in the glovebox via one of the 3 little premade holes on the top of the lower section lol. sounds confusing but i didn't drill any hole. if you need pics let me know :D

[GU357]

i tried to take the bottom center piece off, most frustrating moment of my life.
i had to take the glove box apart and finally got it off.
then undoing the 2 screws deep inside and one of them fell out, i cant the screw. I just cant reach it.

[bennjamin]

yeah - ive partially broken the fan selector with all the constant in/out of the dash lol.

for those that are interested - ive been through the EBAY unit described before but it didnt work for some reason - didnt bother sent it back and got a refund. Now i rock a modified (IE cleaned up) version of the DIY AUX input cord on the first couple of pages. It has a female plug set into the interior plastic , right below the fan control. So , you can plug in a male/male AUX jack and use it or unplug it for a clean look. Works great.

[GU357]

is there any trick to taking the head unit out to put the fascia in??
seems like such a PAIN!!!!

[fillit]

one screw on the bottom to remove the plastic cover for heating contorls.

2 screws for the L brackets which are dug in deeeeep, if you put your head where the shifter is you can see where they are.

then tugg with all your might :P, alternatively get a trim kit with tool that allows you to undo clips without breaking it.

[gre03]

the screws are the easy part, taking the panels off is another story. the trick is to sea-saw the tabs out. for instance with the bottom panel, get the back bit loose somehow and lodge a paddlepop stick or something to make sure it doesn't go back in, then do the same with the front. gently levering the piece out is imo safer than just yanking it out.

now with the front of the bottom panel, from memory i put something small & flat (paddlepop stick) into the gap between the control surround and the lower panel, and levered up towards me. every time i got a bit further i pushed in the stick a bit to try and increase my leverage. i did this slowly for all 3 rounded sections and eventually got the damn thing off.

[GU357]

thats the thing tho, the screw through the bottom is out but the center bottom piece wont move unless i pop the clip through the glove box.

im gonna take it to an audio shop soon anyway, jazz HU sucks

[fillit]

thats the thing tho, the screw through the bottom is out but the center bottom piece wont move unless i pop the clip through the glove box.

im gonna take it to an audio shop soon anyway, jazz HU sucks

told you so! yeah the nightmare over and done with, just decide carefully on the headunit you put in, because it's just as much of a bitch to get the aftermarket one off.

[Doe.Man]

i've been trying to do this for a while now, when i connect the AUX cable to the back of the HU, the audio sucks. i have to turn the volume up to the max and the output is probably at 5-10% normal volume.

is this because of shit cabling? if so what kind of cables should i look into getting? currently using the pins from an old computer and some unbranded earphones Aux jack.

[fillit]

have you turned the volume up on both the auxiliary device and the headunit?

[gre03]

yeah i always have my iphone full vol when hooked up to the car, and just change the hu vol. one thing (might just be mine) is that when i use headlights or anything that uses power, the power must dip and causes the hu vol to almost turn off. either need to turn up the hu vol stupidly high, or just pause/resume the song on the iphone.

[Doe.Man]

i just resolved the problem, it was a shitty Aux jack, i swapped it out for a Aux port instead, its working all good now :)

[IGNITE]

Hii! I may be a bit late entering in this conversation, but has anyone installed anything that connects the iphone/ipod into the stereo so that it can be controlled using the HU/steering wheel buttons (eg. xcarlink or the like)? I just bought a brand new jazz but it didnt have the ipod connectivity... it does have the aux capability though...

[flipfire]

Read the previous page, the one bennjamin bought does

[gre03]

got this but without the BT:
http://www.cushieaudio.com.au/honda-ipd3.html

[IGNITE]

i put mine (Cushie Audio unit) in the glovebox via one of the 3 little premade holes on the top of the lower section lol. sounds confusing but i didn't drill any hole. if you need pics let me know :D

Ooh! pics please, and thanks! o(^-^)o

Just bought a Cushie Audio Unit for my *brand new* 2011 Jazz. A bit hesitant to do anything to it coz it's defintiely gonna void warranty but i figured i need ipod/iphone connectivity. Hopefully it works with a 4s..