Aftermarket stereo...What about the audio controls?

06RedRocket · 03-24-2006, 12:15 PM

Whats up everyone

Heres my question...if i install an aftermarket stereo, how do i still keep the the audio contols(volume and mute button and all that stuff) still functional? Does honda make any adaptors or does any one else?
Any info or suggestions on this topic would be most appreciative.

thanks

John
06S2K

FL05S2K · 03-24-2006, 07:12 PM

it depends on what HU you have but there are several options to keep your dash controls...the most popular one is the Modifry DCI and the other one is the PAC SWIX audio controls...they both offer an IR adapter so they only work with HU's that are remote control ready...however Modifry offers a wired DCI that works better but only works with HU's that have a 3.5 mm jack in the rear of the HU...good luck on your search...

WhiteS2kHardtop · 03-24-2006, 08:08 PM

There is another way, but you have to know a little about wiring/electronics. This is how my roommate did his....He has a radio with a remote control. He disassembles the remote, removed the sensor that sends signal to the head unit and wired it to the controls on the left. He mounted the sensor on the center consol and pointed it at the radio. You cant even tell it is there. Sounds like a headache to me, especially since the radio controls on the right are easily accessible. Pretty much a pointless design on Honda's part if you ask me. I put an aftermarket radio in mine and said to hell with the left side.

wowowox · 03-25-2006, 12:28 AM

also as far as i know only a few brand that will work with those 2 devices!! Not every brand will work. So maybe just use your right hand or use your remote control.

06RedRocket · 03-25-2006, 03:28 AM

Thanks guys...this all real helpful information

the HU im looking at is the JVC K-AV1N...i think thats the model...its a single Din dvd reciever witht the 3.5 inch ldc screen built right in....I also have a pioneer dvd reciever with a flip up 7 inch monitor. dont think the pioneer has enough clearence in the s2k's cockpit to flip up...has any one ever heard of someone putting this type of stereo in s2k?

thanks guys
john

Halo · 03-25-2006, 08:47 AM

http://www.lucidauto.com/

Check there for the various options.

06RedRocket · 03-25-2006, 04:08 PM

thanks halo

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06RedRocket Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	Aftermarket stereo...What about the audio controls? Whats up everyone Heres my question...if i install an aftermarket stereo, how do i still keep the the audio contols(volume and mute button and all that stuff) still functional? Does honda make any adaptors or does any one else? Any info or suggestions on this topic would be most appreciative. thanks John 06S2K

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03-24-2006, 07:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
FL05S2K Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7	it depends on what HU you have but there are several options to keep your dash controls...the most popular one is the Modifry DCI and the other one is the PAC SWIX audio controls...they both offer an IR adapter so they only work with HU's that are remote control ready...however Modifry offers a wired DCI that works better but only works with HU's that have a 3.5 mm jack in the rear of the HU...good luck on your search...

03-24-2006, 08:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
WhiteS2kHardtop Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 13	There is another way, but you have to know a little about wiring/electronics. This is how my roommate did his....He has a radio with a remote control. He disassembles the remote, removed the sensor that sends signal to the head unit and wired it to the controls on the left. He mounted the sensor on the center consol and pointed it at the radio. You cant even tell it is there. Sounds like a headache to me, especially since the radio controls on the right are easily accessible. Pretty much a pointless design on Honda's part if you ask me. I put an aftermarket radio in mine and said to hell with the left side.

03-25-2006, 12:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
wowowox Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 313	also as far as i know only a few brand that will work with those 2 devices!! Not every brand will work. So maybe just use your right hand or use your remote control.

03-25-2006, 03:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
06RedRocket Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	Thanks guys...this all real helpful information the HU im looking at is the JVC K-AV1N...i think thats the model...its a single Din dvd reciever witht the 3.5 inch ldc screen built right in....I also have a pioneer dvd reciever with a flip up 7 inch monitor. dont think the pioneer has enough clearence in the s2k's cockpit to flip up...has any one ever heard of someone putting this type of stereo in s2k? thanks guys john

03-25-2006, 08:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Halo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 610	http://www.lucidauto.com/ Check there for the various options.

03-25-2006, 04:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
06RedRocket Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	thanks halo