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198 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 12:02 PM
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| I just bought my baby and I love her but I am tearing my hair out because I want so very much to take advantage of the XM Ready feature. I have read and been told that to access this it will be "as easy as installing a module and antenna" to "it'll be about $800-$900 because Honda has to do it. Now I know Honda doesn't "have to" do the instal but who can I call to get the proper kit to install into my civic to change it from "XM Ready" to full-on "XM"???? I have tried to price, been to Fry's, Best Buy, Circut City, every little stereo shop I can find and like I said, I'm tearing my hair out in frustration... I really dont want to have to use my portable XM when my car is "supposedly" XM ready (whatever that means!) HELP!! | |
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Replying to: qtpietruitt (Jan 30, 2008 10:23 pm) Just order it from College Hills Honda for a mere $231. You can also download the instruction manual from their website. When reading the manual, you can see if it's something you can install on your own or if you want to pay a local stereo shop for labor. Here's the link: http://www.collegehillshonda.com/honda_civic_4dr_accessories/06_08_civic_electro- - - nics.htm Installation manual: http://www.collegehillshonda.com/instructions/8th_gen_civ_sedan/xmradio.pdf
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Replying to: jet10000 (Jan 30, 2008 10:42 pm)
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Replying to: qtpietruitt (Jan 31, 2008 8:32 am) They sell XM antennas that are magnetized that go on the roof of the car for plug and play units. It's possible that those would plug into the antenna slot on the tuner box in this kit. If you can't find someone who knows for sure, you may just have to order this unit and test it with a plug and play antenna when it arrives. Otherwise, you'll just have to mount the standard antenna on the windshield. |
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My son has an '07 Si. I am concerned that he spends too much time fiddling with his IPOD. Is the $375 Honda upgrade to link to the audio system worth it? Are there other better alternatives?
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Replying to: confused13 (Mar 22, 2008 6:43 am) I think Honda discontinued their civic IPOD link last year when they were having trouble with the software. The alternative is to get an aftermarket deck at a place like circuit city. They have decks with accessories for attaching into the Ipod dock. You plug the ipod in once you get into the car. Then he can control the ipod through the in dash controls and not have to try to control the Ipod through it's little screen. |
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After changing the battery on my 2000 civic, I need the radio code to reset the audio system. I did not get the code when I bought the car used. Dealer wants $100 to remove the stereo from the dash to get the serial #, which seems ridiculous. Said they could not get it from the VIN. Any suggestions?
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Replying to: matt75035 (May 04, 2008 6:25 am) https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=honda After I registered, on my car it gave me a link to get my radio code. However, along with the VIN number it did require the serial number from the unit as well. Here's what it says on that: "For certain models, the dealer may have placed a label with the device serial number on the glove box. For year 2001 and later models, you may obtain the serial number from the device display. This procedure is detailed in the device’s manual. For models earlier than 2001, the serial number is located on the back of the device. This will require a trip to the dealer to obtain the number. " So it does confirm what the dealer is saying about removing the unit on your 2000 to get the serial number. I'd open the glove box and double check the outside panels and interior panels of the glove box to make sure there is no label giving the serial number. If not, then if you take your vehicle to a local stereo shop, I'm sure they'd remove it for you and get the serial number for a lot less than $100. |
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