whats the ebay buyer name? im interested in buying one.Quote:
Originally Posted by seanneko
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whats the ebay buyer name? im interested in buying one.Quote:
Originally Posted by seanneko
all-lights2009
i was worried that it might be an older/wrong version or something because it was a fair bit cheaper than what everyone else seems to be paying... but it works perfectly in my cl9, no issues at all :)
is your a sat nav?Quote:
Originally Posted by seanneko
no... base model 2004, standard stereo
Hi guys,
Does anyone know any place in Melbourne where I can bring my own xcarlink and get it installed?
Thanks!
Really easy to do yourself. Where abouts in Melb are you?
I Bought this from ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
and follow the steps from the site.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yP3Y...eature=related
from here its exactly the same - the way to plug the wire. Just got mine (2004/Euro) done yesterday. Need bit of times to remove the console stuff (took around 45minutes or an hours to get all the things done).
Hope tis helps.
Hi guys,
Can someone please confirm which model of xcarlink ( original or from ebay ) works with sat nav Euro model?
Want to buy one, but just trying to make sure model is right.
FYI, I just bought one of these too. Works great and install. Thanks for the heads up.Quote:
Originally Posted by goof
I've just installed xcarlink into my 06 Accord Euro with Sat Nav.
I used this install guide ... it was accurate and worked a treat.
http://www.civinfo.com/wiki/index.ph...in_2007_Accord
Good luck ...
Actually ... I have a couple of xcarlink questions that need answering.
With the Accord Sat Nav model .... you don't have the buttons 1-5 below the stereo to scroll through the xcarlink folders. How do you do this on the Sat Nav Model ?
Also, how does the unit present info when you have a SD card & USB stick plugged in at the same time ? Does it read both at the same time or what ?
Im about to attempt installation on my 07 sat nav, will let everyone know of any gotchas that i find
ok so its all installed now, working good. i followed this tutorial:Quote:
Originally Posted by captdel
http://www.civinfo.com/wiki/index.ph...in_2007_Accord
only thing is, i only reconnected 4 plugs into my dvd, couldnt find the fifth, and cant remember if i even disconnected a fifth.
only issue after install aswell is the fuel usage thing jumps .3 every 5 or so seconds when the car is at stand still? Anyone know if this is at all related to the xcarlink install i.e. me unplugging or messing around with something that i shouldnt be?
apart from that, it works a treat and am very happy with it.
Guys, I am after this cable to use my iphone 4 in my accord euro 2004.
Where can I buy this xcarlink cable or similar from? I have been to www.xcarlink.com.au and it seems to be broken link
I've got the same setup (04 euro + iphone4) and just bought a Dice unit for my car, and very happy with it. Cost me about $170 landed from ebay. It allows you to flick through songs with your steering wheel buttons and headunit, or by controlling it directly on the iphone at the same time. You don't have to muck around with playlists or anything. The unit has further navigation capabilities if connected to later model headunits that support text etc, but in the 04 euro it's a bit more limited. Never tried the x carlink, but would recommend the Dice unit from my recent experiences.
Ollie
if you're looking for the xcarlink, i purchased mine from ebay from this seller. They also have a bluetooth unit that plugs into the xcarlink unit. Pauses music and plays conversation through car audio, comes with a mic too.
i've got an old ipod nano plugged into my 05, works with iphone 3/4. i have a light hiss, only audible when volume is at 0.
You can navigate the playlist with numbers 5 and 6 on the radio preset/disc stacker numbers. As well as steering wheel controls press to skip track and hold down to scrub songs.
Ordered my chinese xcarlink a week ago, it came in the mail on Tuesday and after fiddling with my car, I got my head unit to say "CDC-5 14" and then "CDC-8 99". With no reply from the supplier I sent it back to the return address for replacement yesterday. This morning, I wake up with an apologetic email from the seller and a message that they have moved buildings since last week and I have sent my xcarlink to the wrong address >.<
If and when I get a replacement unit back I plan to make a bit of a DIY project of it, rather like another user in this thread. Since the unit itself is ugly and bulky and I'd have to cut a big hole somewhere in my dash to fit cables etc, I'm going to try and mount a USB port and AUX in plug in the centre console instead which will look much cleaner.
People have already done it on the net, apparently the hardest part is finding the plugs to use! Looking forward to trying it though, it'll be my first time modding a car (if you can call it that) and it'll look sweet when it's done :D
I ordered a Honda iPod, USB & Bluetooth Car Kit (U3i-HON1/MBUS) from cushieaudio.com.au on Wednesday and got it today (Friday). Cost a total of $175 including shipping (but I didn't buy the handfree mic, would of cost another $50)
Managed to take my car front apart, losing 2 screws in the process (non-magnetized shiet), clicked right in nice and easy, tested it with my iPhone 4 and it sounds great. Only problem is I don't have a drill so I can't drill a hole to put the cable through so I can't put my car back together again!
Plays all my music and youtube, has a USB input also, but I haven't tested it out yet.
If the cord is long enough then you can do what i did and make it go to the glove box. It's easy to do the passengers side has a little panel that comes off and can feed the cable up to the glove box. I have no cable running anywhere that can be seen besides in the glove box
I'm so tempted to buy one of these, but I'm always so clumsly when doing things myself, I fear I'll crack or break a panel in the process.
theres a youtube video you can watch its easy as man just make sure u have a magnetic screw driver.
CDC 5 - 14 : AUXQuote:
Originally Posted by chuboy
CDC 8 - 99 : Loading USB
If you put a USB key in and it keeps switching from CDC 5 - 14 to CDC 8 - 99 repeatedly without playing then it is most likely due to the storage capacity of your USB key. I had this problem with my one when using a 4GB USB key, but when i try a 2GB one it plays without a problem everytime.
Thanks for that info tonysalib, so you have any more information about those codes?
I'm annoyed if that is the reason as I had to pay to send the xcarlink back =/ Why would a larger USB screw it up? That doesn't make sense...besides where can you buy a 2GB USB stick these days, they're obsolete! haha
No thats all the info I could conclude from my experience with it so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by chuboy
Its normal for these devices to support only certain capacities, you can't imagine you can just plug in a 1TB portable hard drive and it would work. But i agree 2GB is pretty tiny but oh well better than having to keep burning non-mp3 CDs :)
I think it has to do with a security feature on some usb cards. The same thing happened to me with another 2gb disc. Im going to buy a bigger usb stick (homebrand seems to work better) and see if that works will let you know how i go
Anyone done it on a cu2 euro?
Got a DIY ?
so whats the verdict?
which one to get, Xcarlink, Grom, Dice
im confused...
please help
Ive had the x carlink and it worked like a charm,
terms for installation, do it through the glove box it looks much neater and it can read any USB, you just gotta make folders for it to read.
e.g. CD01 - CD10
you gotta name your folders CD(insert number 01 - 10)
it can only have up to 10 folders with 99 songs in each.
if you dont do that chances of it reading your USB = 20%.
once installed and have made folders for songs it should read CDC01 - 14 so CD01(folder) - track 14 etc.
ive now taken out my x car link as in stalled a double din headunit so its up for sale. just PM me for price. (postage is pick up only)
Anyone got a contact number/email for xcarlink guys in australia,
- 70 bux listed there, but their site wont let you buy it (expired certificate)
- guys at sydney installers are having it at $145.50,
- xcarlink in the uk selling it at 137.90
Im guessing, just grab it from the sydney installers? or is there a cheaper place. Cheers
BTW ^^^ you inbox is full
I don't think they are answering emails either, they've gone totally off the radar as far as I know....
If you don't care about brand names, the Chinese ones are cheaper. You might get a dud but the returns are straightforward and you can bargain down the price to further take advantage of the strong AUD.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=220701240955
Cheers mate;
Ended up picking up the above one for 70AUD, should be okay, hopefully haha.
sorry mate
i just bought mine...sh!et
i should have waited...
i purchased mine from xcarlink uk for $121 inc shipping back in april took a week to arrive.
any news on the sydney people?
do they install and supply the unit?
Im after one that i can plug in the iphone4 and control the music from the steering wheel. but also like to be able to answer calls from bt.
This Xcarlink can do it right?
I read you need to have the xcarlink with iphone adapter + bluetooth?
It can. As for bluetooth im not sure but there are chinese models that have bluetooth connectivity.
You don't need someone to install it for you. I'd never done it before, I just watched an instructional vid on youtube and took my time and was 100% successful. All you need is a few screwdrivers to access the head unit then whatever attaching tools you want.
Ah well all I really wanted was a mic so I can do handsfree from the phone swell as use the cable to charge and use the steering wheel controllers
installed mine tonight and it works flawlessly.
very happy with it..:thumbsup:
So has any one managed to get xcarlink to work with USB keys larger than 2GB?
I tried the folder structure CD01 - CD10 on a 4GB USB key but still no luck.
If anyone succeeded in getting it to work with a USB larger than 2GB please share the brand etc.
So with the install, did you guys end up cutting into the center console?
Or mount it elsewhere?
I found the easiest and cleanest way of doing it is mounting it to the front center console (below the head unit). You don't need to cut anything, you can basically run the wire from the top of the box (behind the lid) and mount the unit to the side of the center console so you can still actually use it (it is a massive center console :)). Ill try to post some pics tonight.Quote:
Originally Posted by SPO73D
If you want to be super clean and you have the tools at home, get panel mounts for your AUX and USB. I got mine for quite a reasonable price from http://www.frontx.com/store/order_p.html
The dimensions of the mounts are available on the website so you can make your holes fit and line up exactly. Then hide the unit itself with the wires behind the console. More space and looks nice and professional too :)
I put mine in the glove box
Cheers mate, Pics will be sweet.Quote:
Originally Posted by tonysalib
managed to do the install, did it in like 25 min.
Cheers for the info.
hi guys, installed a unit from cushieaudio.com.au
it is a very good unit and does what you need it to !
install is all the same, by plugging the unit into your cd changer port.
:)
go crazy guys !
This is exactly what i want. with the mic and all that.Quote:
Originally Posted by rayd17
Do they install for you too?
Quick one guys, has anyone noticed with the USB model the Volume is alot quieter when using USB instead of AUX? just wondering if anyone has any tricks to bump it up a bit?
In general? It could be the quality of the mp3s you are playing. Otherwise you can expect that as AUX IN generally has a more amplified signal if you are playing from an mp3 player or iPod whereas the xcarlink might not amplify the audio as much when decoding your music.
any tips on how i can amplify the usb?Quote:
Originally Posted by chuboy
You will have to amplify the mp3 files themselves using a program such as Audacity since the xcarlink unit will probably have some constant amount of amplification (if it wasn't constant amplification then there would be some variable resistor i.e. volume knob somewhere for you to adjust).
cheers mate will try this out over the weekend :DQuote:
Originally Posted by chuboy
No probs, just do it carefully. Careless editing and amplification can result in bad sounding mp3s.
Foolproof method is to start with CD quality. But do some research on bit-rates, bandwidth etc. Small mp3 files by nature do not allow wide variances in volume so the loud bits are reduced and the soft bits are increased. It's all a trade-off. But if you have lots of USBs, who cares how big your mp3 files are?
I haven't got one yet, but are you formatting your 4GB USB key as FAT32? (not NTFS?) just a stab in the dark but could be a reason why?Quote:
Originally Posted by tonysalib
Yeah it's definitly FAT32.Quote:
Originally Posted by rodh257
Anyone used to Neo link before? Going for around $320 for the unit and it offers full controls on the wheel etc. This is for Ipod. Can also choose a USB option. Why is it so expensive compared to Xcarlink?
I got my replacement Chinese Xcarlink today... works a treat with a 4GB Kingston USB stick... have yet to try with an 8GB and 16GB but I do have one each lying around somewhere.
Bought Xcarlink today should receive it next few days , can it be installed throught glove box (CL9) did not want to remove head unit . anyone have any idea how to remove glove box ?
you must remove the head unit to install it.
No. You do not have to remove the headunit itself, you just need to remove the centre console below it and then you will be able to see the CV changer plug where you need to plug your xcarlink on the bottom of the headunit and you can easily reach it without removing the headunit itself.Quote:
Originally Posted by MingZai
I find mounting the xcarlink in the centre console below the headunit its much easier than the glovebox but you can try any other location really as long as your wire is long enough - be inovative :)
+1, the centre console is a hassle free place to put it. If you feel up to the task, grab some panel mount plugs off the net, drill some holes in the side of the centre console and run the usb and aux in plugs through the console wall, hiding the unit itself underneath.
That's what I did, hardest part was drilling neat holes as the console wall is about 5mm thick!
Looks very tidy now though :thumbsup:
how do you remove gear knob on (CL9 2006) is it just screwed in place , my has hard plastic just below gear knob ?
You can just pull the leather off be gentle but firm
whats better through the glovebox or... anyone know a place in melb that will do it im scared i will break something.
Ill do it for 50 pm me is yours manual or auto
do it for 30!
Jokes
how does the GROM units differ from the xcarlink?
I've got a USB with 3 folders, CD01, CD02 and CD03. 1 and 2 work fine, but 3 doesn't show up? Idea's?
What format are the files in CD03 in? You can only listen to wav, mp3 or wma IIRC.
Mp3 - just like the other two folders!
Try renaming your folders to see if the offending folder will show up in your car if it is a different numbered CD.
Yeh I tried renaming CD03, CD02, and also changing CD02 to CD03. Then it means I can listen to CD01 and CD03. Something must be amiss with the one folder, but for the life of me I can't work it out!
Hey guys just got the xcarlink installed for my 2006 euro luxury. it works perfectly but the light on my heated seats button (hi and lo plus the chair icon) doesnt light up anymore and also my cigarette lighter and the ash tray console :(. Anyone have the same problem or solved the problem? Thanks
Sounds like you forgot to plug everything back in when reattaching your ashtray.
ive had this problem... the light globe has blown... on my euro now.. driver side high light aint working... its real sensitive...
Everything was plugged in all those things mentioned just stopped working. Il check the light bulbs when i have time
Got a question to anyone running the xcarlink usb setup with a bluetooth dongle.. Does the bluetooth plug into the front or back of the kit?
I plan fitting mine in the compartment under the radio, but was wondering if it would be possible to run the bluetooth cables and mic through the back and then mounting the mic somewhere..
Just want it to look neat, hope someone can help
Not sure about what model you have, but I have a CL9. My Xcarlink is non bluetooth or USB (actually didn't pay attention to if it had USB or not, got it for the ipod). I ended up placing mine below the center compartment. The cables that came with it were very long anyway, and there's plenty of space below the center compartment, especially since mine's a manual, all there is really is a gear box shaft. Ran my cables through to glovebox via a small gap between panels. (Originally was going to have them go through top of center compartment lid, but the Ipod cable was too thick so the lid wouldn't go up all the way).
Thanks for the reply.. From what I read online, u can buy the bluetooth kit separate and connect it to the existing system
Anyone else running the bluetooth kit and how did u connect it?
Bluetooth Kit plugs into the same side as the iPod or usb cable.
I installed mine under the radio, to the right of the middle compartment. Fits nice and snug.
FIRST, I installed the bluetooth under my steering wheel on the underside of the dash, then fed the cables out of both ends. One back into the middle compartment, and the mic up the a-pillar. Really neat install, only the mic is visible.
PS, you can hide the bluetooth unit. You can answer/end calls via the next song button.
Sweet, jst had a look and pretty sure the bluetooth kit will sit well just above the steering wheel
So from what I understand, you actually didnt install ur kit in the middle compartment, but above it just under the radio (so its actually hidden?) and u ran a usb or aux extension cable?