Head Unit Anyone found a way around changing the head unit?

[ImmyG]

Hi, iv been reading around loooads of topics where *** hav attempted to change the head unit etc etc i was wondering if anyones managed to do a cost effective setup with retaining the clock and sat nav functions cuz ive seen some that have cost people stupid money etc.Thanks

[m4rky]

Hi Immyg

I don't know if this help, but I found this on another forum for the FN2

Below is the list of the parts required to change the Dashboard to suit an aftermarket Headunit;

39116-S30-G01 POCKET, AUTO RADIO 1
77251-SMG-E00ZA PANEL ASSY., AUDIO *NH167L * (NH167L GRAPHITE BLACK) 1
77256-SMG-E00 BRACKET A 1
77257-SMG-E00 BRACKET B 1
91551-SE0-003 BOLT, FLANGE, 5X7 2x
93913-14280 SCREW, TAPPING, 4X12 (PO) 6x


You need to change the brackets for each side as the original brackets are part of the double din unit - cant be used again.
You also need to supply your Chassis Number as Dashboard Shades differ!
The Dealer would need to change this for you also.

[ImmyG]

how much is it all looking to cost lol

[m4rky]

I wouldn't know but Holdcroft Honda would. I would drop them a line

[lowfer]

talking to my friend who runs his own ice company, he has secured a fascia plate, however you need to keep the original radio to have the clock and for some reason is somehow connected to the airbags (this is what he said) he is currently looking for a more elegant solution. Will keep posted as and when i have any further info

[ImmyG]

how much is it all looking to cost? lol

[illegalhunter]

£160 & you need a new head unit

[ImmyG]

Originally Posted by illegalhunter

£160 & you need a new head unit

ok ive already gt a JVC AVX2 dvd head unit from my old car, so who would i have to go to to get everything sorted out for £160 (I can fit system and subwoofer etc myself)

[FWH]

Originally Posted by ImmyG

ok ive already gt a JVC AVX2 dvd head unit from my old car, so who would i have to go to to get everything sorted out for £160 (I can fit system and subwoofer etc myself)

I think £160 is parts from Honda.
No labour cost in that.

[ImmyG]

my decision on buyin a new civic depends entirely on the sound system lol and like ****** id wanna do it as cheap as and with as little hassle as possible

[FWH]

Originally Posted by ImmyG

my decision on buyin a new civic depends entirely on the sound system lol and like ****** id wanna do it as cheap as and with as little hassle as possible

I am guessing you are looking at a non-satnav version?

Why are you not happy with the Honda HU?
(I am not saying you should be - just wondering why it is a deal breaker for you to keep it).

[ImmyG]

i dont mind too much about the sat nav because i can just use a tom tom for that etc. and as for the sound ive already got 2x 15" subwoofers from my old car and the JVC AVX2 head unit and id want that in my next car. i did some research on the new civic and started reading up on how people are having problems changing the stuff over :s thats what's making me think twice because i want the subs etc in there

[czechplastik]

The HU in the EX is so inbuilt I don't think you can replace it, not without sacrificing the NAV controls and probably the central air vents.

[FWH]

Originally Posted by czechplastik

The HU in the EX is so inbuilt I don't think you can replace it, not without sacrificing the NAV controls and probably the central air vents.

I think he is saying that he is happy to buy a non-EX (non-satnav) version and use a TomTom or whatever.

Changing the HU in a non-EX (non-satnav) is do-able as proved on this site, although I think everyone who has done this has kept the original HU hidden somewhere.

You can of course still use the subs with the original HU using LOC converter from the speaker signals to the line input on the amp.
Adding an amp, new door speakers, sub, noise dampening and real speaker boxes in the doors will work wonders even with the original HU.
However, there are better HUs out there than the original.

[czechplastik]

Originally Posted by FWH

I think he is saying that he is happy to buy a non-EX (non-satnav) version and use a TomTom or whatever.

He did say EX, read the first post!

Originally Posted by FWH

However, there are better HUs out there than the original.

I have no doubt!

[ImmyG]

sorry i only said sat nav as a general thing, i thought all of them came with sat nav

[FWH]

Originally Posted by czechplastik

He did say EX, read the first post!

oops. you are right!

Don´t think touching the HU of a EX is worth thinking about. Too much integration of stuff, and a waste of money buying a EX and then not using that functionallity.

If you want to change the HU, have a look at a non-EX.

[FWH]

Originally Posted by ImmyG

sorry i only said sat nav as a general thing, i thought all of them came with sat nav

No.
Only the EX or Executive versions (depending on where you live) come with satnav.

[ImmyG]

yup yup, i wnna find out how easy it is to hide the original head unit. i mite have to go down to the honda dealership and ask them if they've got any solutions

[FWH]

Have you had a look at this:

adapter Double Din
The original non-satnav HU is in the glovebox.

And also this:
New Ice Installed
The original non-satnav HU is above the pedals.

And these are just a few of many examples of what you can do keeping the original HU:
How to install an entire ICE system

A solution to connect DVD-Players and Game consoles to the Navigation Screen