Interesting reading this thread....i have a 2009 (number plate) Type R but my VIN has FN2 08. So this means i missed out on the HID's, memory seat and USB? Gutting!! Any reason for this? Thanks in advance

 

Same Problem

Hi, I bought a used 2009 model Civic 1.8 Sport here in Germany. And I didn't get this cable. It seems that even the Honda dealer at least here in Hamburg don't even know that there's this cable.
One car dealer offered my a cable (it seems to be the official Honda-price) for about 70€!
As Deus Ex Machina said - this is daylight robbery!

70€ is not worth to buy it. But I guess you guys have also no idea, where to get it cheaper? I've never seen this cable on ebay.

Thanks to the preposter. It took me like 30 minutes on the internet to find anything about this mysterious USB Adapter cable. This Thread seems to be they unique source on the entire web! At least I know the Part number thanks to you guys!

 

Ihave a 59 plate type s gt and the usb connector came with the car in a plastic bag, my i-pod works great in the car when connected to this cable

 

Hi Guys, I'm an old (nearly retired) newbie and would like some help with this ipod connection, I'm collecting my new civic on Friday and I know it has a cable in the armrest because I've seen it. My question is, what happens when I connect ipod via the usb, her indoors has a Jazz and we plug the ipod in the aux headphone jack and the music comes out the speakers. Is the usb better?

 

In terms of sound quality, the USB won't be any better than the aux-in, it will be the same, however it should allow you to change tracks etc via the stereo and steering wheel buttons? It certainly does with a memory stick, don't quote me on the iPod though

 

hi, you want honda part number:
08B41-SMR-600C
Honda usb connecting cable

 

hi, i plug a memory stick in my usb connection and have full functionality with the onscreen displays. i would think you should get the same with an ipod.

 

Thanks for the replies guys, it has raised further questions, will the usb port charge the ipod when in use and are you able to download music from itunes onto a memory stick?

 

Hi everyone we had exactly the same problem with usb connection in our honda civic.We have bought ex demonstration car with 10 plate,es version.We were so exited but we didn't know that cable should be in the arm rest,after looking in every single shop with computer equipment where no one knew what we were talking about, we discovered this forum.We made a few phone calls to customer care and today we received our usb lead from our dealer,cuz that lead has to be part of the car. There are no doubts about that.Thank u for your questions and answers which were very helpful for us.

 

If I use an iPod and a USB connection, does the track information appear where the Radio RDS information appears?

 

Only shows 'iPod' and a track number on versions with Sat Nav, because the full text and information is displayed on the 7" screen. Not sure what is shown on non Sat Nav versions

 

Retrofit.

Does anybody know if the USB/Aux connection kit is available as a retrofit? My dealer (Two Mills) is telling me it is factory fit only and all I can get as an accessory is an ipod interface? I want to be able to plug in a memory stick with all my music on.

 

as far as I know, he's right, but I thought that the Ipod interface accessory was a usb interface with iPod compatibility, so you might me able to connect a usb key (to be confirmed)

 

as far as I know, he's right, but I thought that the Ipod interface accessory was a usb interface with iPod compatibility, so you might me able to connect a usb key (to be confirmed)

I have used my iPod and a 4gig stick in the USB port via the connector. Both tell me what is playing, who is performing etc.

 

Looks like you have a 2010 car. As far as I can tell 2009 onwards have a different head unit than the 2007 model, USB not CD Changer. That would explain it. I am looking at the Dice adapter now as I think it offers the best compromise functionality. Unless a 2009/10 head unit will fit in a 2007 car?

 

I have a Sansa Fuze and plugged it into the usb socket today to try it out but it just started charging and not playing. Do I have to change any other settings?

 

sadly it's only Honda that supply the USB adapter cable Costs you £60 and gives you a standard USB Female port to plug all your tech into. Part number is 39114-TFO-003. Found this information on another thread

 

Hi, new member here . Pick up my 09 Type r Champ white in a few days, and have been surfing the net for two days trying to find this question !!

Does the 09 champ whites have the aux and usb connections ? I looked all over the car on the test drive, apart from the arm rest ! lol .

thanks in advance !

 

They should do yes mate, I think the USB/AUX in the armrest was standard in the champ whites before they came into the "normal" Type-Rs.

 

Confirmed! All CW have the 3 connections in the armrest. Make sure it has the cable before you pick up the car

Thanks guys, good news ! didnt want to have to spend £220 on the cable, especially seeing as it doesnt get great reviews!

pick it up tomorrow morning, cant wait !

 

Confirmed! All CW have the 3 connections in the armrest. Make sure it has the cable before you pick up the car

 

Honda was doing a retro fit USB but due to a glitch in the firmware on the device it didn't work, so are looking at a solution but don't get your hopes up lol, if you want iPod connectivity I recomend the Honda kit as this charges the new generation and older generation of iPods unlike the dice kit that my friend installed at the weekend. Also if your handy with the tools they are fairly easy to install

 

Honda was doing a retro fit USB but due to a glitch in the firmware on the device it didn't work, so are looking at a solution but don't get your hopes up lol

???? Not sure what you mean, the 09 USB on the Civic works well.... Some have had issues with some iphones where the HU says Format, but ios update or re-boot of the device normally sorts it.

 

When i picked my 09 CW type r up it didn't have cable so asked the sales woman and she went get me one free and the iPhone4 works great on it, but think it helps with having satnav and handsfree

 

Probably already mentioned but if its labeled USB they why is it not USB. Why the hell put a socket like that on display and then have a wire to make it USB, *** car designers, that extra lead should be hidden.

 

Hi everyone, 1st post after picking up my 09 Type S yesterday.

I have the aux input, but no USB.

Has anyone retrofitted the USB port to a 09 onwards car? I have the blanking plate in place.

What would the costs be?

Thanks

 

I just picked up an 09 Type S too but cannot find either a USB or Aux port. Alistair, could you confirm were your Aux input is? The head unit itself does have a CD/AUX button put doesn't do anything when pressed. Would also be interested in a USB retrofit.

 

@Smedley55 and alistair

This is what you should see at the rear end of your arm rest, after you've opened it.

The only problem is, the USB port beneath the left cover isn't an ordinary USB port, actually.
That's why you should have an adapter cable, included with the car (located inside the arm rest or maybe in the glove box).
If that cable is missing, you should have "a serious word or two" with whoever sold you the car.

As for the CD/AUX button, it won't do much until you've inserted a CD into your stereo
or attached a memory stick to the USB port using the mentioned cable
(btw. don't use the drive inside your glove box, if there's one, it's meant for the DVD of the nav system, only).

 

@Smedley55 and alistair

This is what you should see at the rear end of your arm rest, after you've opened it.

The only problem is, the USB port beneath the left cover isn't an ordinary USB port, actually.
That's why you should have an adapter cable, included with the car (located inside the arm rest or maybe in the glove box).
If that cable is missing, you should have "a serious word or two" with whoever sold you the car.

As for the CD/AUX button, it won't do much until you've inserted a CD into your stereo
or attached a memory stick to the USB port using the mentioned cable
(btw. don't use the drive inside your glove box, if there's one, it's meant for the DVD of the nav system, only).

Yeah i've got the Power Outlet and Aux, just not the USB, it's just a blanking plate.

Thats why I was asking about just getting the USB fitted.

 

Thanks Centauri39,

Unfortunately their definitely not there

Although the car has an 09 plate I notice that the VIN number is an 08 number. Looking at previous comments it looks like I just missed out on the USB mod unless some else has an FN3 ... 08 with USB?

Greg

 

There still lots of options... The best being xcarlink, denison or connects2. Have a look in the wiki

 

Ok, so your car is in fact a 08 model.
That's bad luck, indeed, as the depicted ports are not available for pre-facelift models.
You can't even fit them, because those cars have another stereo which doesn't support those ports.
Unfortunately, I'm not quite familiar with according aftermarket products in this context, sorry, but as far as I know, there are only three options left for you.

Spend a lot of money to have a facelift or an aftermarket stereo with MP3 support fitted (in the 2nd case you'll need another dashbord cover as well), which isn't really a considerable option, is it?

Or you may use a MP3 player together with an FM transmitter.
To get the sound as good as can be, that transmitter has to be located near the antenna (anyway, you won't get the same quality than with some native MP3 supporting hardware) and since you will have to control your fiiles via the MP3 player you should have one that's very easy to handle, even whilst driving.

You may also attach your MP3 player to the AUX port, on the back of the stereo.
For the stereo, it's like the player was a CD changer.
There are adapter cables available for that, depending on what player you own.
Be aware, you have to put your files into folders (max. files per folder = 99) called CD01, CD02, CD03, etc. ...

Perhaps you'll find some useful hints, too, about what to do in the Wiki, section "DIY and How-To" (see link on top of the current page).