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Replying to: hihostevo (Jun 01, 2009 10:24 am)  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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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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Replying to: hihostevo (Jun 01, 2009 12:45 pm) 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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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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I have two DVDs stuck in my rear entertainment DVD player, any suggestions for getting them out?
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Replying to: twong1 (Jun 09, 2009 12:33 pm) 
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Replying to: picklemen (May 19, 2009 12:19 am) 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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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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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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Replying to: stickguy (Jun 21, 2009 7:53 pm) It is difficult to explain what I don't like about that system but it does not hit the spot. I am not interested in blasting it all the time but it sounds a bit labored. I listened to the touring system and it is much better, probably because of extra power and extra sub oomph. I want a safe installation that does not jeopardize the noise cancellation etc. About other features: The rear camera is important to us and would like to have that. We have been using Garmin in another car and like its interface better although this is not a deal breaker. The DVD screen resolution could be better. also Is it possible to have an overhead DVD screen in an aftermarket system?
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