Installing Grom Audio iphone/bluetooth unit in 2006 Euro with Sat Nav

[mattd]

Hi Guys,

I'm struggling with my install of a GROM Audio iphone/bluetooth device in my 2006 Honda Accord Euro with Sat Nav.

I've been able to get the panel off and remove the DVD unit that holds the Sat Nav disc, however can't work out what to do next. Do I need to remove the entire radio to plug it into the back or can I access it without removing the screen/control panel etc. All of the videos that I have seen have been of the Honda Accord model in the States, however without the sat nav so its been slightly different as they have the compartment bin and it seems that they can access under the radio without having to remove it.

I have the inbuilt 6 stacker CD player as well.

Any help / direction would be great thanks!

[rhys_p]

Hey mate i struggled with mine as well as i have the nav, from what i can remember you need to take the screen out and it plugs in behind it.
To take the screen out you need to pop off the surrounds and slide and unclip the top section that shows the time, fm frequency etc.
Thats all i can remember, hope it helps!

[lbkmumma]

Try this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rodcoUaIOpI
Let us know how it goes ay. Im keen to get one coz i have an 06 euro sat nav as well. Hows the sound quality?? Cheers.

[yeahCEZZ]

Did you guys end up getting it working? Because I bought the grom usb2 with Bluetooth but it doesn't seem to work? I used to have a ipod adapoter one that worked fine but the grom one does not??

[UR34DY]

isit plug in correctly yeahCEZZ? and ifits the correct model for it and mattd, to take the screen out you gotta take out the gear stick surrounding then the ash try then the pc card slot

[yeahCEZZ]

isit plug in correctly yeahCEZZ? and ifits the correct model for it and mattd, to take the screen out you gotta take out the gear stick surrounding then the ash try then the pc card slot

Yes it was plugged in correctly and yes the one is for acura/honda 03+ sat nav text firmware. I have taken my whole dash apart to see if i was missing something or their was some secret plug some where. The only thing that works is the charging feature on the usb cable but no play back of music works through the car via the aux and the usb?

[peetah]

Are you sure there's a sat Nav version of the firmware. Just checked since I needed to update my firmware and there's only no text for non navi systems and xm models which is some US streaming service.

Does it change modes? In non navi you change into CD-C mode (either press am then cd or cd twice so that it goes into cd-c mode from something else) and press track up and it speaks out what mode its in, USB/iPod/aux. Mines a non nav so don't know if they perform differently but judging by the firmwares available should be the same thing.

[yeahCEZZ]

Yes I am sure:
http://www.gromaudio.com/store/usb_adapters/honda_acura_03+_03+_usb_android_ipod_bluetooth_ada pter_direct_digital_interface.html

Their is a sat/text selection for this one which is the one i bought.

No it does not go into cd mode which is where it should play from. I use to have the ipod adapter from Honda and that works fine through the cd mode.
I've emailed Grom and am waiting on a reply from them.

Cheers

[peetah]

I've had mine refuse to go into CDC mode once in the time I've owned it and taking it apart, turning car on then off and re plugging it in fixed it right up. Sorry can't be of much help but that's what worked for me.

[Cla]

Does the stereo normally go into CD-C mode if there is no cd changer/GROM/AUX unit connected? I can't remember this.

Did you ever resolve this? I've got the same issue, no CD-C mode just all of a sudden. I don't know if it's the cable, the grom unit or the cd player itself. The cd player is working fine and the button CD/AUX button is working fine.

The CD-C will only there when it detects a CD cd changer there which the GROM emulates. I'm thinking the grom/grom cable isn't working correctly and thererfore not emulating for the Stereo to detect as a cd-changer and go into CD-C mode.

[Cla]

Was issue with unit, replacement fixed it and now goes into cd-c mode

[Ric.p]

will this work for a cu2 without sat nav? looking into getting something thatll play my ipod without having to cut and modify any original parts

[Rickybop]

I am struggling and really need some helps. I have a 2006 Accord Euro Lux with Sat Nav and the DVD unit is in the central pocket (storage locker). I want to install the bluetooth handsfree kit like this one http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111573335772?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT.

1) The seller said that it is not suitable for navigaion version, is it true? Has any one tried it yet?
2) I've gone crazy because I can't remove the compartment, all the videos online are for Accords with just the storage locker, but my one is different, it has the DVD unit occupied half of the compartment and the compartment is stuck there. I have remove the gear shift panel, ash tray but no matter how I try, the compartment can't be pulled out.
3) Why the Grom kit is much more expensive than the one in my link? What's the difference?

I am a very newbie so please forgive if I asked wrongly.

[kryptonite]

sry for the hi jack but has anyone just replaced the maintenance DVD slot with an after-market unit for mp3?

[SaQiB]

Can someone help on how to remove the middle section which contains the navi dvd unit with a lid on it.
I found two screws and removed them at the bottom.
I am stuck here and cannot remove it . The top air vent and bottom ashtray sections have come off.