[HOW TO] Get into the dash - Page 2

KE_DK · 11th January 2007, 22:19

I'm going for my first DIY attempt with my Civic this weekend, as I'm going to try and install a Parrot HFT. Is it possible to fit the ISO2CAR cable with the disassembly in the steps of this guide, or do I need to remove the center console also ?
The cable I'm going to fit is like the one Meino has used here: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/showpos...22&postcount=5

Also, as my car is a left hand vehicle, what do I need to be aware of in respect to this guide ?

I'm really looking forward to have this kit fitted, but I am a bit worried about the dismounting process ..

Sorry for my presumably poor English skills. As you probably have noticed English isn't my native tongue.

brucez · 12th January 2007, 06:16

Hi,

Can someone (who installed a HF) tell me, what is the color of the mute wire on the original connector? According to my informations it should be a yellow one, but I think it can be easily checked if someone has an ISO2CAR cable.

Thanks in advance.

Brucez

Meino · 12th January 2007, 06:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by KE_DK

I'm going for my first DIY attempt with my Civic this weekend, as I'm going to try and install a Parrot HFT. Is it possible to fit the ISO2CAR cable with the disassembly in the steps of this guide, or do I need to remove the center console also ?
The cable I'm going to fit is like the one Meino has used here: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/showpos...22&postcount=5

Also, as my car is a left hand vehicle, what do I need to be aware of in respect to this guide ?

I'm really looking forward to have this kit fitted, but I am a bit worried about the dismounting process ..

Sorry for my presumably poor English skills. As you probably have noticed English isn't my native tongue.

It should be possible to do it without removing the center console (the radio itself), but it could be a bit tricky... When the dash is removed using this howto you can look under the radio and see the connectors, but I don't know if it is easy to unplug the connectors and connect the ISO2CAR cable.. I have removed the center console which is pretty easy and which makes it much easier to connect the cables.

KE_DK · 12th January 2007, 07:40

Thanx, for your reply. I will try it out this weekend.

Any hints to my question regarding left hand drive vehicles as opposed to this howto being for a right hand drive vehicle ?

Meino · 12th January 2007, 08:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by KE_DK

Thanx, for your reply. I will try it out this weekend.

Any hints to my question regarding left hand drive vehicles as opposed to this howto being for a right hand drive vehicle ?

I have a left hand drive vehicle too and succeeded using this howto. It's all the same, only at the other side

So drivers side = drivers side.. (or right = left)... Sounds a bit weird..

honda4ever · 12th January 2007, 20:40

Hello,

I connected the iso-cable without taking the radio-unit out of the dash.
I think it's better to take out the radio if you want to install the parrotkit with that little screen or gps. See the install on Meino's car.
I preferred to install the microphone at the left side (not on the dash)
See pics included.
I wish you great luck with your installation !

KE_DK · 12th January 2007, 22:14

Thanx for all your kind replys.

Honda4ever: The install you made looks ace..
I am thinking about placing the control unit somewhat like you have. I just want to remove the ashtray and install the control unit below the "sliding part" so that it cant be seen from outside of the car, when the slider is closed. (mine is a LS 3200 Colour) - Like Meino's but without the GPS..

How about the microphone cord, is it easy to put it away like you have done ? - any hints ?

I will post pics when I am done ..

honda4ever · 13th January 2007, 13:40

The microphone was the easiest part of the installation.
You have to pull away the rubber at the door's side.
Lead the microphonecable between the carbody and the interior.
It's done in five minutes.

KE_DK · 13th January 2007, 15:40

Thanx a lot.

Thanks to Potsy for making this howto and thaks to all of you that have helped me and a lot of others I'm sure.

This site is priceless.

gsyme · 13th January 2007, 17:09

Just adding two bits of advice to the above:
1. To take the top off the dash I used a nylon spatula from the kitchen and worked at the soft part of the dash so as not to mark the hard plastic (see photo)
2. To take the end off the dash it is easier if you prise from the top using the soft part of the dash as your fulcrum (do you like that) again so as not to leave a mark. (see photo)

daiashthomas · 14th January 2007, 02:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsyme

Just adding two bits of advice to the above:
1. To take the top off the dash I used a nylon spatula from the kitchen and worked at the soft part of the dash so as not to mark the hard plastic (see photo)
2. To take the end off the dash it is easier if you prise from the top using the soft part of the dash as your fulcrum (do you like that) again so as not to leave a mark. (see photo)

what does it look like under the top part of the dash in the 1st photo which you are using the spatula on ?

gsyme · 14th January 2007, 11:12

It is just a moulding that covers the screws for the display and for the stereo. In the photo I have removed the three screws that hold the stereo.

gsyme · 14th January 2007, 11:14

In the photo above the slots that you can see are for the push fit clips that hold in the cover!

generationgav · 14th January 2007, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by honda4ever

I connected the iso-cable without taking the radio-unit out of the dash.

How did you get to the back of the HU? Just remove the "top bit"?

I want to see if I can get the ipod link without the CD Changer cable, I know to fit it I'd prob have to remove the dash though...

gsyme · 14th January 2007, 18:03

I followed Pottsy's instructions and took the dash apart as I could not at any stage get at the back of the head unit. I did wonder what the access would be like if I took off the cover below the glove box but having the instructions from Pottsy I just followed them!

Meino · 15th January 2007, 07:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by honda4ever

The microphone was the easiest part of the installation.
You have to pull away the rubber at the door's side.
Lead the microphonecable between the carbody and the interior.
It's done in five minutes.

I think I am going to replace the mic, cause sometimes (when driving on motorway) people can't here me very clear. Probably because the distance of the mic.. So Honda4ever's setup of the mic is probably the better way as I did.

generationgav · 12th March 2007, 10:06

I'm going to connect the connects2 cable some point in the next couple of weeks. Once I've got to the end of Pottsy's guide, do I then need to remove the stereo too or is that it?

Pottsy · 12th March 2007, 10:12

Yes, you need to remove the stereo. I've tried to put all the articles together in the wiki - have a look there!

generationgav · 12th March 2007, 11:10

Cheers Pottsy! I did have a look at the Wiki and it's great; just wasn't sure if the last step (taking the top panel off and removing the screws there) was completely necessary or if you could just get your hand up & plug the cable in! If anyone wants more pics or info as I do mine then please tell me.

Power_of_Dreams · 12th March 2007, 14:38

for access to any part of the HU...the console has to be removed as shown.

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brucez Valve Cap Join Date: 14th December 2006 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	mute cable Hi, Can someone (who installed a HF) tell me, what is the color of the mute wire on the original connector? According to my informations it should be a yellow one, but I think it can be easily checked if someone has an ISO2CAR cable. Thanks in advance. Brucez

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KE_DK Valve Cap Join Date: 11th September 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm going for my first DIY attempt with my Civic this weekend, as I'm going to try and install a Parrot HFT. Is it possible to fit the ISO2CAR cable with the disassembly in the steps of this guide, or do I need to remove the center console also ? The cable I'm going to fit is like the one Meino has used here: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/showpos...22&postcount=5 Also, as my car is a left hand vehicle, what do I need to be aware of in respect to this guide ? I'm really looking forward to have this kit fitted, but I am a bit worried about the dismounting process .. Sorry for my presumably poor English skills. As you probably have noticed English isn't my native tongue.

12th January 2007, 07:40	#24 (permalink)
KE_DK Valve Cap Join Date: 11th September 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanx, for your reply. I will try it out this weekend. Any hints to my question regarding left hand drive vehicles as opposed to this howto being for a right hand drive vehicle ?

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KE_DK Valve Cap Join Date: 11th September 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanx for all your kind replys. Honda4ever: The install you made looks ace.. I am thinking about placing the control unit somewhat like you have. I just want to remove the ashtray and install the control unit below the "sliding part" so that it cant be seen from outside of the car, when the slider is closed. (mine is a LS 3200 Colour) - Like Meino's but without the GPS.. How about the microphone cord, is it easy to put it away like you have done ? - any hints ? I will post pics when I am done ..

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honda4ever Valve Cap Join Date: 21st August 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 44 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The microphone was the easiest part of the installation. You have to pull away the rubber at the door's side. Lead the microphonecable between the carbody and the interior. It's done in five minutes.

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KE_DK Valve Cap Join Date: 11th September 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanx a lot. Thanks to Potsy for making this howto and thaks to all of you that have helped me and a lot of others I'm sure. This site is priceless.

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gsyme Valve Cap Join Date: 9th December 2006 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	In the photo above the slots that you can see are for the push fit clips that hold in the cover!

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gsyme Valve Cap Join Date: 9th December 2006 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I followed Pottsy's instructions and took the dash apart as I could not at any stage get at the back of the head unit. I did wonder what the access would be like if I took off the cover below the glove box but having the instructions from Pottsy I just followed them!

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generationgav Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 29th May 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 807 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I'm going to connect the connects2 cable some point in the next couple of weeks. Once I've got to the end of Pottsy's guide, do I then need to remove the stereo too or is that it?

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,090 Thanks: 18 Thanked 112 Times in 64 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes, you need to remove the stereo. I've tried to put all the articles together in the wiki - have a look there!

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generationgav Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 29th May 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 807 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Cheers Pottsy! I did have a look at the Wiki and it's great; just wasn't sure if the last step (taking the top panel off and removing the screws there) was completely necessary or if you could just get your hand up & plug the cable in! If anyone wants more pics or info as I do mine then please tell me.

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Power_of_Dreams Wheelnut Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: Swindon Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	for access to any part of the HU...the console has to be removed as shown.