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Hi CC Rider,
For Crutchfield to update their product sheets they have to get confirmation from the manufacturer that it works, and I was the confirmation! USA-SPEC is located in SoCal (as am I) and I worked with their owner to install the PA11-HON2 unit into my Base Fit. Without a doubt it absolutely works. I have set for direct iPod control and the additional Aux line it so I haven't yet messed with the "Playlist" functionality so I can't vouch for that. I can say though that the sound quality is great and control of the iPod from the head unit is limited but usefull (FFW, Skip FW, Skip Back, RRW, Volume). I really don't need much more than that (I feel comfortable controling the iPod directly while in the car).
As far as instalation is concerened, everything is pretty easy until it comes time to pull the head unit out of the dash. There are 7 one-way barbed clips that are a bear to get to release, and this is made worse by the fact that there isn't any really good place to grab onto when you pull. It can be done however. I developed a technique using those locking needle-knose clamps (called Hemostats in the medical profession) to squeeze some of the barbs enough to make them come out, so this could work for you too. Also know that this all requires a fair amount of time, patience, and bodily contortion to make it happen but in my mind it was worth it. Once you hook the cable into the head unit the rest is pretty easy - there's no mandatory drilling or cutting or complex wiring/soldering (it's all plug and play). Hopefully this helps, feel free to ask me more questions if you have them.
-Matt
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