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185 messages, Last post on Jul 22, 2008 at 12:07 PM
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Replying to: matt75035 (May 04, 2008 7:25 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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I've had my civic for a few months now, and I've noticed that the bass on the stereo is really quite good on my regular CDs, MP3 CDs, and Auxiliary input, and the Radio at low volume levels (lower than 15 volume level). However, above 15 it seems that the bass is locked and does not increase with the level of the volume. It seems very much akin to sound-leveling that's used on TVs, so as not to blow the speakers. On TV's it can be disabled, but the stereo doesn't have an option to disable it. 1. Has anyone else here noticed this issue? It's been posted upon here: http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/civic-coupe-sedan/16959-just-me.html 2. Is there a workaround that doesn't involve me buying a separate subwoofer that takes up unnecessary trunk space?
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Replying to: tiger72 (May 12, 2008 8:48 am) Have you considered the Bass System kit that Honda sells for the Civic: http://www.collegehillshonda.com/honda_civic_4dr_accessories/06_08_civic_electro- nics.htm (Scroll down to see it.) It replaces your existing speakers and thus you don't lose any trunk room to a subwoofer.
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Replying to: jet10000 (May 15, 2008 8:26 am) |
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Just got a 2008 Civic LX for my son. (Though I'm finding it difficult to get my wife out of it since we got the LX, she loves the car.  ) We live in an area where radio reception can be marginal....we're not remote, but have mountains in the area that cause the problems. The Civic appears to handle it a bit worse than our other two cars. Is there a simple way to improve radio reception in the Civic? Thanks in advance....
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Replying to: redflea (May 19, 2008 1:56 pm) It's not really an answer to your question, but I use Sirius satellite radio when I'm driving in areas like that and get perfect reception. The satellite radio plugs into the aux jack of the Civic. I can get far more stations and don't have to worry about static interference from the mountains.
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Replying to: jet10000 (May 19, 2008 2:43 pm) Not planning on going to Sirius or XM as we don't spend enough time in the car to make it worthwhile, and radio reception at home is fine. Appreciate it if anyone else has any ideas on this. Thanks. |
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My daughter has the LX which doesn't have allow for the XM upgrade. 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? 
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Replying to: slingshot80 (Jul 04, 2008 12:40 pm) 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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