Technical Urgent Help with iPod connection for my Civic

[FlackUK]

Hi All,

My car details are -
Make: HONDA
Year of manufacture: 2009
Model: CIVIC SE I-CTDI
Engine size(CC): 2204

I don't think it currently has any USB or AUX connections in the vehicle.
I currently use an FM Transmitter to play music from my iPod to Radio, it sounds awful!

So I am going on a long driving holiday with my girlfriend and would love to be able to connect our iPod to allow music to play through the speakers.

I want something which can work good, play well. I don't care about changing tracks on the steering wheel just via the iPod itself.
I would be good if it could charge the iPod and play too...

I really have ZERO idea on how to connect or know if I'm purchasing the right thing, so please please help me out!

Thank you very much!

-Flack

[Syx]

Look in the armrest (the bit that lifts up). If you have any connections for an iPod they will be in there.

If you do not, this is the option for you: Honda iPod Interface*::*HONDA*::*XCarLink
It plugs into the back of the stereo as per this guide. How to: Install the Xcarlink in a 2008 Civic EX

[FlackUK]

Originally Posted by Syx

Look in the armrest (the bit that lifts up). If you have any connections for an iPod they will be in there.

If you do not, this is the option for you: Honda iPod Interface*::*HONDA*::*XCarLink
It plugs into the back of the stereo as per this guide. How to: Install the Xcarlink in a 2008 Civic EX

Hi Syx,

I have just purchased it. Hopefully I can get it done before next weekend!
Also, I just hope I will be able to fit it whilst following the guide! - Technical knowledge - NILL.

- Flack

[Syx]

Originally Posted by FlackUK

Hi Syx,

I have just purchased it. Hopefully I can get it done before next weekend!
Also, I just hope I will be able to fit it whilst following the guide! - Technical knowledge - NILL.

- Flack

Take your time and don't rush, especially with removing the plastics. Some of them require a good tug to get out so you have to be firm but gently if that makes sense?!

It is very easy to do overall, it just looks a little daunting.

[keef076]

As Syx said just take your time and you'll be fine

[social mogul]

The only thing that bothers me with this install is whether the supplied cabling with xcarlink is long enough to reach between the back of the head unit & the armrest storage space. Does anyone know for sure that this is not a problem ?
Also, do xcarlink users not find it annoying that the ipod must be kept inside the armrest if you want it down otherwise the cable between ipod & xcarlink would get jammed ? Or is there a clever way round that ?

[ghost_bhp]

you can fit it where you want it tbh ... its just up to you if you want to modify your dash for example :/

[Syx]

Originally Posted by social mogul

The only thing that bothers me with this install is whether the supplied cabling with xcarlink is long enough to reach between the back of the head unit & the armrest storage space. Does anyone know for sure that this is not a problem ?
Also, do xcarlink users not find it annoying that the ipod must be kept inside the armrest if you want it down otherwise the cable between ipod & xcarlink would get jammed ? Or is there a clever way round that ?

It is not unless you affix the "Y" cable to act as an extension. Mine did not reach and I fitted it into the cubby under the radio.

Can't answer the second one, but how thick is the cable? Assume it must be thicker than the standard iPod cable otherwise you could just shut the lid with the cable outside.