How to get Ipod/Aux and Bluetooth in your 2004 Euro

[peetah]

If I wanted to run a USB extension and the AUX cable through to the center console do you think I could do it without cutting/drilling? Haven't tried taking mine apart yet so not sure if there's an opening big enough for that but based on what I've read doesn't seem like it. Really not keen on the idea of drilling into a piece of my car :P.

Do the steering wheel controls work for your android devices over Bluetooth in your setup? Mate is married to Symbian and I know that steering wheel controls work over BT for Nokia... I guess I'll try it next time I'm in his car.

Did you get a mic as well or are you using the phone's mic to talk?

[deadcatt]

If I wanted to run a USB extension and the AUX cable through to the center console do you think I could do it without cutting/drilling?

If you mount them in the centre console storage bin, then you have to drill - the bin is sealed. I actually have the Aux input box mounted under the storage bin. If you mount everything under the bin, then you can run the cables out from under the trim panels and not have to drill/cut.

Do the steering wheel controls work for your android devices over Bluetooth in your setup?

No. The bluetooth receiver I have is not able to forward next/previous commands. Even if it was, it communicates via a 3.5mm connection to the Aux input module - which can only send next/previous commands over the ipod dock connector, not the 3.5mm jack.

I just checked Grom's website: http://www.gromaudio.com/store/aux_a...nterface_.html

The new model supports next/previous over bluetooth.

Did you get a mic as well or are you using the phone's mic to talk?

I am using the phone's mic. The new Grom kit also has a seperate mic.

[Marko141]

hey guys, i have an 06 Euro, and the only thing i dont like about my car is that it doesnt have an AUX Cable, ive got the one that goes through the radio but thats just staticy and cant turn it up loud
will this one http://www.gromaudio.com/store/aux_a...nterface_.html
be alright for my car? and will i still be able to install it even if i have a sub and amp set up?
i know it shouldnt be a problem but not sure if any of my cables would be mixed up or used?
any help is much appreciated Thanks Marko

[deadcatt]

Your 06 Euro should have an Aux input connector - it is hidden in the centre console (in compartment between the two front seats) I believe.

If you decide to use the Grom module, your sub/amp setup will be fine (assuming you are still using the stock headunit). The Grom module plugs in to the CD stacker connection in the back of the head unit.

[Marko141]

ahk cool yeh stock head unit, and nah mine doesnt have AUX, its standard cl9 no lux

[jbzonda]

ahk cool yeh stock head unit, and nah mine doesnt have AUX, its standard cl9 no lux

I have exact same car as you 06 CL9, NOT luxury, i bought one of these last week and installed it on the weekend, took bearly 15min... and common through out ozhonda.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/XCarlink-...ht_5723wt_1270

youll have a AUX input at the back of the factory head unit, all you need to do is remove the gear stick surround, bin/lighter and the center console below the headunit, from there its very easy access to connect the linked module - connection is a the bottom of the back of the headunit, and voila! youll have AUX going. i hope this helps!

[peetah]

Did you need to remove the air vents? I was reading a DIY that said you did but that might be in order to run the mic.

Where did you run the cables out to? The guide I mentioned above ran it to the footwell area (is that the right term?) but I'd rather a cleaner option.


Thought I'd mention that cushieaudio stock the grom unit and are Australian based. http://www.cushieaudio.com.au/honda-usb3.html
Based on my research/emails with the company from when I was looking it up for my mate, if you don't want to use the iphone connector you can connect a 3.5mm aux and the bluetooth device they sell.

[Marko141]

I have exact same car as you 06 CL9, NOT luxury, i bought one of these last week and installed it on the weekend, took bearly 15min... and common through out ozhonda.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/XCarlink-...ht_5723wt_1270

youll have a AUX input at the back of the factory head unit, all you need to do is remove the gear stick surround, bin/lighter and the center console below the headunit, from there its very easy access to connect the linked module - connection is a the bottom of the back of the headunit, and voila! youll have AUX going. i hope this helps!

Thanks mate, much appreciated, yeh i saw a install done on youtube, just 4 screws and thats all :P
http://gromaudio.com/store/aux_adapt...e_adapter.html
im gonna go ahead with this one, very cheap, dont need the bluetooth or the other fancy stuff so im sure it will be fine, doesnt have the actual iphone/ipod connector to charge but has the headphone jack so got no worries for it to work
it costs around $36 to ship so will cost around $82 delivered :P

[peetah]

Thanks mate, much appreciated, yeh i saw a install done on youtube, just 4 screws and thats all :P
http://gromaudio.com/store/aux_adapt...e_adapter.html
im gonna go ahead with this one, very cheap, dont need the bluetooth or the other fancy stuff so im sure it will be fine, doesnt have the actual iphone/ipod connector to charge but has the headphone jack so got no worries for it to work
it costs around $36 to ship so will cost around $82 delivered :P

Do you have a link to that youtube vid? I tried searching but for the life of me I can't think of what search terms to use.

[Marko141]

Do you have a link to that youtube vid? I tried searching but for the life of me I can't think of what search terms to use.

hey mate, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yP3YGCtQ_I
its an accord, and not a euro but has same head deck and kinda the same pannels so i guess it will be the same?
if jbzonda could let me know if thats the same install it would be much appreciated
Marko

[jbzonda]

hey mate, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yP3YGCtQ_I
its an accord, and not a euro but has same head deck and kinda the same pannels so i guess it will be the same?
if jbzonda could let me know if thats the same install it would be much appreciated
Marko

Marko, yup thats exactly the same, and thats the video i used as a guide too!
one thing though you may want to consider, in the video at 4:10, you can see the top of that center consol section has an opening, i just put my cable through there into the cabin, so i didnt need to drill any holes - BUT you cant open the lid 100% it only goes in about 70%. here is a pic of what i mean - i still think it opens enough, comfortably fit your hand in there, and when your not using it, put it in the console and shut the lid and it looks like nothing is there

[peetah]

Thanks guys. Should make installing it a lot easier.

I'll probably run the cables the same way as you jbzonda. I usually dont store anything in there anyways so not being able to open it fully should be fine.