[GarryA]

Where in East London are you mate? Appreciate the offer...

I am looking at the XCarlink like the one below:

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/how/41667-how-install-xcarlink-2008-civic-ex.html

 

[amafzal88]

Where in East London are you mate? Appreciate the offer...

I am looking at the XCarlink like the one below:

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/how/41667-how-install-xcarlink-2008-civic-ex.html

I am over in Barking.

Have you had a look at the Bluetooth one

Honda Wireless Bluetooth Streaming Handsfree Interface :: HONDA :: XCarLink

Its quite good and gives you the wireless functionality too, however I dont think it can be used for USB playback, I have it in mine but I haven't tried the USB fnuctionality.

Are you also looking to add in the bluetooth handsfree for calls?

 

[GarryA]

Ah that's only a couple of hours away, if your happy to meet up at some point next month that would be really appreciated?

I'm not too fussed about the Bluetooth and hands free calls to be honest, just want the music lol however my other option is to wait and get a double din, more powerful head unit and speaker package etc and the double din be a touch screen that connects to an iPhone ..., hmmmm!

 

[amafzal88]

Ah that's only a couple of hours away, if your happy to meet up at some point next month that would be really appreciated?

I'm not too fussed about the Bluetooth and hands free calls to be honest, just want the music lol however my other option is to wait and get a double din, more powerful head unit and speaker package etc and the double din be a touch screen that connects to an iPhone ..., hmmmm!

Yeh sure mate.

If you'd eventually go for a double din then it might be worth waiting for that since it would provide you with all sorts of connectivity!

 

[whogives]

Great Guide ................... I did mine over the weekend. As mentioned befour the top panel by the sat nav is a nightmare to remove. other than that no problems

THANKS

 

[GarryA]

Yeh sure mate.



If you'd eventually go for a double din then it might be worth waiting for that since it would provide you with all sorts of connectivity!

I think that is the choice I'll go for. I'd still like to take you up on the offer of installing it together though?

 

[amafzal88]

I think that is the choice I'll go for. I'd still like to take you up on the offer of installing it together though?

Haven't done anything with double dins as yet so would be a challenge!

The biggest challenge being - removing the dash section under the satnav screen, i gave it a couple of trys and then ended up using my fingers to fiddle with the wires at the back of the stereo from underneath (=working blind! ) lol

 

[optiknerv]

Haven't done anything with double dins as yet so would be a challenge!

The biggest challenge being - removing the dash section under the satnav screen, i gave it a couple of trys and then ended up using my fingers to fiddle with the wires at the back of the stereo from underneath (=working blind! ) lol

Same here. Felt like I was gonna end up snapping it.

 

[adamd]

Just ordered the xcarlink (SKU424 with the bluetooth kit added), how have people mounted the blutooth speaker?

Doesn't look like it will reach to anywhere decent with the box fitted under the arm rest? Actually don't think it will reach the arm rest anyway without Y cable.

Will the USB charge the phone at the same time it is streaming via blutooth?

 

[adamd]

Done!

Many thanks for the guide, I stored mine in the storage above gear stick.

I've wired the mic to just above the steering wheel, all is good.

 

[mr.cheeks]

Is there a discount code I can use or do I just email them

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[adamd]

Use code Civinfo15 during the ordering process.

 

[edcor78]

I just finished installing the xcarlink for ipod/iPhone using my old iPhone 4 as the source.Any advice as the volume on iphone is at max but I have to increase the volume on car player to nearly the maximum setting to get a good punch. Using CDs which have MP3 files are still much better than the xcarlink .Any options to rectify this please.

Thanks
Ed

 

[adamd]

Make sure the wires are plugged in properly at the rear of the xcarlink box. My Bluetooth wire was bent and the sound come out tinny, quiet, slow until I wiggled it around.

 

[edcor78]

Make sure the wires are plugged in properly at the rear of the xcarlink box. My Bluetooth wire was bent and the sound come out tinny, quiet, slow until I wiggled it around.

Thanks mate il try that out. I had ensured the wires on the plug that goes into the Y canle was pressed firmly in and taped to prevent getting loose but il have a look at the Xcarlink box side.

 

[mr.cheeks]

Does any one know if ID3 tags work? All of my mp3's just show CDC n then track number

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[Syx]

Does any one know if ID3 tags work? All of my mp3's just show CDC n then track number

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It's not possible to show track information on the Honda display, as the xcarlink (and even the Honda unit) emulate a CD changer - hence "CDC".

 

[mr.cheeks]

Oh fair enough. Was reading bout it before. Thought it could be done.
Thanks

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[madenit]

Bluetooth module

I ordered a Xcarlink sku209 for my 2006 honda civic, I was wondering what's the best place to put the bluetooth module and how to hide the long wire

 

[Adamjs102]

Please could somebody tell me what I've done wrong. I've plugged in the xcarlink SKU194 and it comes up on my screen saying extension. So I plug my phone in and it charges it but will not play music through the car or my phone. Any help would be appreciated


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