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Re: LX - Upgrade to XM [slingshot80] by jet10000
Jul 04, 2008 (1:04 pm)
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Replying to: slingshot80 (Jul 04, 2008 12:40 pm)

Is there way to replace the entire head to get this built in look. Does someone make an after market unit that would have XM built in to the head unit?
 
Sure. Because most after market head units are the standard rectangular shape, they make a dash adapter for the Honda Civic. It is color matched to the Civic dashboard and it allows a regular rectangular after-market unit to be installed in it's opening.
 
Here's a picture, so you can visualize how it would fit onto the Civic dashboard.
 
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=751&i=142HA1561G&tp=3486-
 
As you can see, it's got openings to fit around the climate control knobs and buttons and one of the vents.
 
Unless, you get a really large after-market deck, generally, it will only take up half of the stereo opening, so the "pocket" that you see in the picture can be installed underneath the deck, so that there's added storage space for CD's or whatever.
 
Now as far as the head unit itself goes, they make plenty of head units that are satellite radio ready such as this one at circuit city:
 
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/JVC-HD-Bluetooth-Ready-Car-Stereo-KD-G340/sem/rps- m/oid/203022/catOid/-13089/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
 
The actual satellite tuner is sold separately, but when they install it, they install it in a hidden place and plug it into the head unit. All of the satellite stations are controlled through the head unit and the titles will be displayed on the head unit display.
 
Hopefully that answers your questions.
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2008 Civic Radio Reception by civictory
Jul 08, 2008 (10:14 am)
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My 2008 Civic gets horrible AM radio reception when the car is running. (FM isn't exactly great, either.) The AM reception is fine once the engine is turned off. Is this normal? The dealer seemed stumped when I inquired.
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Re: 2008 Civic Radio Reception [civictory] by jet10000
Jul 08, 2008 (7:14 pm)
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Replying to: civictory (Jul 08, 2008 10:14 am)

My 2008 Civic gets horrible AM radio reception when the car is running. (FM isn't exactly great, either.) The AM reception is fine once the engine is turned off. Is this normal?
 
I have a 2008 with the Navigation stereo and I get both AM and FM bands really well. I do live in a metropolitan area, so I don't know if you're trying to pick up some stations at a distance. But I haven't encountered anything such as the issue you have described.
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Re: 2008 Civic Radio Reception [jet10000] by civictory
Jul 09, 2008 (6:09 am)
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Replying to: jet10000 (Jul 08, 2008 7:14 pm)

jet10000,
 
I also live in a large metropolitan area, so it's not the distance. My other car gets great reception, as did my previous Civic.
 
Anyone else have any thoughts?
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Re: 2008 Civic Radio Reception [civictory] by jet10000
Jul 09, 2008 (8:15 am)
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Replying to: civictory (Jul 09, 2008 6:09 am)

Well, if that's the case, I'd definitely take it back to the dealer, turn the engine on have them listen and tell them to fix it or replace it.
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Re: 2008 Civic Radio Reception by bluecivic
Jul 10, 2008 (4:10 pm)
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Replying to: civictory (Jul 08, 2008 10:14 am)

I purchased a 2008 Civic on June 30 and am running into the exact same problem. Does your car have any tinting? I've read where metalized tinting could cause problems. I wish I had listened to the radio more before I had the tinting installed to know for sure. I'm afraid I'm going to get caught between the dealership and my tinting guy pointing fingers.
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Re: 2008 Civic Radio Reception [bluecivic] by civictory
Jul 11, 2008 (7:10 am)
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Replying to: bluecivic (Jul 10, 2008 4:10 pm)

Yes, that's one of the things the dealer mentioned as a possible explanation. However, my tint was installed by the dealer; and according to them, they don't use metalized tint.
 
If your tint was installed somewhere else, that might explain it. You might ask them if their tint is metalized or not. (I'm not even sure what that really means.)
 
Does your AM reception get better if you turn your car off? My AM reception is great as long as the engine isn't running. That makes me think it's something other than the tint.
 
One thing I intend to do, but haven't yet, is go to the dealer and check out radio reception on the lot, to see how mine compares to other Civics. I suppose it's possible that the factory-installed stereo is just inferior.
 
Please post anything you find out. Thanks!
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Re: 2008 Civic Radio Reception [civictory] by bluecivic
Jul 11, 2008 (8:05 am)
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Replying to: civictory (Jul 11, 2008 7:10 am)

Yes, the interference disappears completely when the engine is off. That's good to know that you have dealer installed tint and have the same problem. I can accept weak reception because of a cheap factory radio but interference has to be a problem.
 
So, who's going to be the first to try to get the dealer to fix it?
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Re: 2008 Civic Radio Reception [civictory] by bluecivic
Jul 22, 2008 (10:22 am)
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Replying to: civictory (Jul 11, 2008 7:10 am)

In my case it was definitely the tint. I had the dealer look into it when I went to pick up my tags and they said it was definitely the tint. The service guy pointed out the entry points for the antennae on the back window. Next I went to my tinting guy who was disbelieving. A bit awkward at first but it had to be checked out. First I had him only remove the top section of tint that was over the antennae to see if it was because the tint was in contact with the antennae. The interference changed slightly but it didn't go away. When he removed the rest of it, it went away completely. I go back Wednesday to have him put non-metallized tint. Hopefully, the interference won't return.
 
Hope this helps. Good luck on your situation.
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Re: 2008 Civic Radio Reception [bluecivic] by civictory
Jul 22, 2008 (12:07 pm)
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Replying to: bluecivic (Jul 22, 2008 10:22 am)

Thanks for the update. Glad to hear you corrected your problem.
 
I haven't made it in to the dealer, yet; but your experience definitely gives me somewhere to start. I can't imagine that the dealer would put metalized tint on, but who knows?

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