How easy is it to add the USB wire to our stock radios? 09 FIt LX

vickenp · #1 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 01:01 PM

would this be an easy job ? just purchase from the dealer and install or does a dealer really have to do the install?

jzerocsk · #2 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 02:00 PM

You can see the instructions here:
Honda Fit Accessories - Genuine Factory Honda Accessories

It's under "USB Adapter for Stereo".

It looks tedious, but it does not require any cutting or modifying existing wiring. Maybe not for a total beginner but if you're at all handy it's probably fine for DIY.

FITMugen · #3 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 02:24 PM

It depends on your mechanical skills. This is the instruction how to install USB in base model.

http://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/AI/AII42219.pdf

I would do it myself.

fmcfad01 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 05:13 PM

I'd have done this already if the parts didn't cost so much. I'm perfectly happy with the aux cord for a few bucks.

jzerocsk · #5 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fmcfad01

I'd have done this already if the parts didn't cost so much. I'm perfectly happy with the aux cord for a few bucks.

Holy cow, I didn't even look at the price. The USB port is really convenient (I love just leaving a memory stick in the glove box and not having to always plug in my phone), but it's not $150 convenient. $150 will get you good MP3 player and an aux cable, no installation needed

cderalow · #6 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jzerocsk

Holy cow, I didn't even look at the price. The USB port is really convenient (I love just leaving a memory stick in the glove box and not having to always plug in my phone), but it's not $150 convenient. $150 will get you good MP3 player and an aux cable, no installation needed

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Originally Posted by fmcfad01

I'd have done this already if the parts didn't cost so much. I'm perfectly happy with the aux cord for a few bucks.

the difference is in the convenience of being able to change the song from the steering wheel or head unit.

I had previously bought the MusicLink accessory for both my CR-V and my FA5 (Si Sedan)... at $200 a piece. It's worth it to me to have the ability to control it from my finger tips.

in fact, worth it to spend the $115 or whatever it costs if I get a fit to add steering wheel audio to a fit sport non/navi (1 i can't justify the cost for navi, 2 I like my manual transmissions)

Virtual · #7 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 07:32 PM

You can also just burn some MP3s to a CD.

Virtual · #8 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cderalow

the difference is in the convenience of being able to change the song from the steering wheel or head unit.

I had previously bought the MusicLink accessory for both my CR-V and my FA5 (Si Sedan)... at $200 a piece. It's worth it to me to have the ability to control it from my finger tips.

in fact, worth it to spend the $115 or whatever it costs if I get a fit to add steering wheel audio to a fit sport non/navi (1 i can't justify the cost for navi, 2 I like my manual transmissions)

I'm not sure but I think the steering wheel controls are only available with a navi equipped Fit.

cderalow · #9 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Virtual

I'm not sure but I think the steering wheel controls are only available with a navi equipped Fit.

as they come from the factory yes... but since I've added them to my mother in-law's LX civic... i'm pretty sure I could manage on a fit.