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Honda Odyssey Audio, iPod, Bluetooth, Video Questions

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No audio through wired or wireless headsets by hihostevo
Jun 01, 2009 (10:24 am)
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I have found people talking about "buzzing" but I cannot locate a discussion about my problem.
 
I purchased a used 2004 Odyssey RES and all audio sources play through both the front and rear speakers, but no audio at all through the wired headset jacks in the back or the wireless headsets. I also have another Odyssey with RES so I know I am operating it correctly and have checked the headsets with the other system and the headsets work fine... just no audio through either the wired or wireless with any audio source (dvd, cd, am/fm).
 
I called my local Honda Dealer and they claim to have no information in the Honda data-base on this issue.
 
If anyone has any info on this issue... please post!
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Re: No audio through wired or wireless headsets [hihostevo] by hihostevo
Jun 01, 2009 (12:45 pm)
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Replying to: hihostevo (Jun 01, 2009 10:24 am)

Well I think I may have discovered the reason for the malfunction......
 
While a technician was remote mounting the wiring for a portable GPS unit ( also installs the after-market DVD systems) he took a look at the radio head unit for me.
 
When he first pulled the unit out you could hear popping and the sound going in and out and smell an electrical short.
 
Come to find out... apparently the previous owner of the Odyssey children thought the CD slot was a great place for coin storage. Inside the radio chassis were 12 pennies, 2 nickles, and 5 dimes! One each of the pennies, nickles, and dimes, showed signs of heavy arcing.
 
After there removal the radio head unit performed properly... but the audio to the headsets both wired and wireless is still dead. My guess would be that while the coins were ratteling around arcing they zapped whatever circuit on the main board controls audio output to the headsets.
 
Does anyone happen to know if just that main board in the radio can be replaced.... ???
 
I would really hate to find out how much an entire new head unit would cost.
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Honda Odyssey - 2009 LX Model by karlmalone2009
Jun 09, 2009 (2:27 am)
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Hi Everyone,
                   I purchased my first minivan recently and I did not realize that cd player can load only 1 cd at a time. I am looking for 6 cd changer atleast that is what i have in my accord, is it possible to change this? is it worth changing it (Cost wise)? please let me know. Also looking for some dvd player for the kids and recommendation regarding this. I am novice at this and have no clue.
 
Thanks for ur help in advance
 
Karl
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Re: No audio through wired or wireless headsets [hihostevo] by hihostevo
Jun 09, 2009 (7:39 am)
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Replying to: hihostevo (Jun 01, 2009 12:45 pm)

Well now the audio output has failed entirely.
 
I am looking for options to get the radio repaired, other than just taking it in to the local Honda dealer...........
 
Any suggestions?
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Karl by stickguy
Jun 09, 2009 (6:54 pm)
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THeoretically, you could buy a 6 disk unit from an EX, but I expect the cost would be astromonical. Or, go after market. Still not cheap, and it looks hacked up.
 
I would say that an ipod would be a much better option. There is an aux plug (headphone jack) already. Or if you want a slicker option, USA Spec makes an ipod integration kit (plugs into the aux jack) that lets you use the stereo controls to change songs. It also charges the ipod, saving wires. I have one and it works great.
 
For the kids, those units are a commodity now, so buy whatever is on sale. The ones with detachable screens that can strap to a headrest are nice. Just be prepared to have to plug them in (since the batteries don't last that long).
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DVD Problem-2007 Honda Odyssey by twong1
Jun 09, 2009 (12:33 pm)
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I have two DVDs stuck in my rear entertainment DVD player, any suggestions for getting them out?
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Re: DVD Problem-2007 Honda Odyssey [twong1] by twong1
Jun 11, 2009 (8:58 am)
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Replying to: twong1 (Jun 09, 2009 12:33 pm)

After getting a $450 quote from a Honda dealer to repair the DVD player, I decided to try a skinny needle nose pliers and got lucky. I was able to reach in and pull the DVDs out without hurting the DVD player or the DVDs.
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Re: Blutooth without navigation [picklemen] by merk850
Jun 19, 2009 (8:07 pm)
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Replying to: picklemen (May 19, 2009 12:19 am)

Hello Picklemen,
 
I too have an 09 EXL without the Nav but want bluetooth. Have you used this tlcbluetooth you recommended. Am I to understand that there will be a black box that plugs into the aux jack and can be hidden somewhere and then that unit will connect to my phone? Is that the best way to get a bluetooth without nav?
 
Thansk!
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Upgrading a 2009 EX-L sound system by nd1977
Jun 21, 2009 (6:17 pm)
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We are planning on buying a 2009 EXL with RES and NAV. I do not like the audio system but don't want to pay so much more for a touring for a sub+more powerful audio system.
 
Is it easy to get the system replaced later? Who does a good job regarding that? What are the pros and cons of doing this.
 
Thanks.
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Audio by stickguy
Jun 21, 2009 (7:53 pm)
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You can always go aftermarket. Should be plenty of options, so it is really about budget.
 
What about the stereo bothers you? I know (from experience) the stock speakers are junk. 1st step should be replacing them. You should be able to add a sub pretty easily too. If you want to step it up, I imagine an amp can be integrted also.
 
This is all with the stock head unit. If you want to swap that out, more options (but it sure won't look stock!) and of course the price goes up.
 
Not a bad idea to start with speakers. That might give you the sound you want.
 
Also, I won't go near one of the chain places (best buy). Total crapshoot. Find a local custom stereo store (get references if you can). Really shouldn't cost any more, and you are likely to get a much better job.
 
And keep in mind that the electronics on the van are wicked complicated (for instance, the VCM system also has some kind of noise cancelling feature that runs through the stereo speakers). No idea what happens to that if you replace the head unit.

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