Honda Accord 2004 /iPod Nano (2nd Gen)

[dgrow]

All:

I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction.

I have a 2004 Honda Accord Sedan. Single CD/AM/FM (No XM or CD Changer). My wife wants to play her iPod Nano (2nd Gen) in her car. I've been researching and see several options.

I-HONDA-R3
USA SPEC
Neo iOnAux
ICE-PLUS

and others.

I've seen very little reviews on these items. From what I can gather, most allow you to:

Charge your iPod
Control your ipod (volume, play, rwd, FF, stop) from your radio.
Most connect through the CD changer aux port

I've seen some mention of playlists that correspond to cd tracks. Although, I've seen some negative stuff on whether it works or not. Some I've seen display the song name or artist on the radio display (is this possible? If so, which products do this). I've seen some negative stuff on Dice's product that says it isn't always recognized.

Basically, I'm trying to find out which product is best (I know there will be varying opinions).

Any help you can provide this newbie would sincerely be appreciated.

DG:cool:

[simon hutchings]

Apologies if this is not a 2004 Accord, but you might find these links useful:

http://members.aol.com/hillstones/private/ipod.html
http://www.distantcreations.com/accordipod/

I used a Dension ice>link in my UK Accord which has the same head unit as the USA version. It worked very well and is much better than an FM solution.

The cubby below the head unit came out very easily on my Accord making it a 30 minute task at the most.

[partyd]

I have install and play with this interface, it charges the ipod and turns off the power when battery is full lets you control from the factory radio you can use the direct track or play list,
it uses the momory buttons 1,2,3,4 to get playlists in this vehicle the customer name them hon1,hon,2 hon3, to make all the playlists or you can use the ipod the sound is crystal clear no fm modulator,tapes or all kind of cables hangig of the dash and cigarret lighter only one docking cable that can be inside center console or glove box

http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-256-183-honda-to-ipod-interface-2003-2006-pa11-hon2y.aspx

good luck if you need any help with installation on your vehicle let me know

[Push Eject]

dgrow, I have only used the icelink in my Honda (Civic Hybrid), but I must say it is great if you want to be able to use the ipod controls in addition to the OEM stereo.

Charlie

[wipod80]

I have install and play with this interface, it charges the ipod and turns off the power when battery is full lets you control from the factory radio you can use the direct track or play list,
it uses the momory buttons 1,2,3,4 to get playlists in this vehicle the customer name them hon1,hon,2 hon3, to make all the playlists or you can use the ipod the sound is crystal clear no fm modulator,tapes or all kind of cables hangig of the dash and cigarret lighter only one docking cable that can be inside center console or glove box

http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-256-183-honda-to-ipod-interface-2003-2006-pa11-hon2y.aspx

good luck if you need any help with installation on your vehicle let me know


I have an 03 Accord and just bought the USA Spec adapter and need some tips on how to mount the adapter and run the wires. Is it possible to do this with out drilling holes? I'm thinking of having the ipod connector in the center arm rest compartment.

I have taken the center cubby out and plugged the adapter into the AUX port and connected the XM plug into the female port of the USA Spec harness. I did this without removing the factory radio, and found that the wires for the XM radio hang out and might get cut by the metal frame. Should this be a concern too?

Any tips much appreciated.


Thanks

[strong*I*bumpin]

Apologies if this is not a 2004 Accord, but you might find these links useful:

http://members.aol.com/hillstones/private/ipod.html
http://www.distantcreations.com/accordipod/

I used a Dension ice>link in my UK Accord which has the same head unit as the USA version. It worked very well and is much better than an FM solution.

The cubby below the head unit came out very easily on my Accord making it a 30 minute task at the most.
nice tutorial