DIY: Auxiliary on Base Fit

[moxiegirlRD]

Okay, I know this thread has been going on for quite a while. But I just want to run my "plan" by those of you who might have done it already to see if i'm on the right track:

I ordered the OEM Aux Jack today and plan to buy the following supplies - 1 5-pin housing unit, 1 CAT-5 cable, 10 RS-232 Female Headers, and electric tape.

1. I will cut off each end of the CAT-5 cable.
2. I will solder the RS-232 female headers to each wire from the CAT-5 cable on either end.
3. I will attach all five wires on one end of the CAT-5 to the 5-pin housing unit and then plug it into the OEM Aux Jack.
4. I will plug in each of the five wires on the other end of the CAT-5 to the corresponding spots on the back of the stereo.

Obviously I'll follow all directions as far as pulling out the stereo and getting to the spot to put in the new aux jack.

Does this all sound like it will work? Make sense?

I figured I'd just use the CAT-5 *instead* of the ID bit audio cables soldered to a CAT-5. Unless there's a benefit to this?? Just seemed like a whole lot of extra wires.

I plan to hook up my Sirius Stiletto as soon as I get all of this done.

Anyone out there using a Stiletto in their Fit? I'm still at a loss for where I'll attach the dock. Any hints would be appreciated.

Also, can someone point me out to a good "how to" for hooking up the satellite antenna?


Thanks!!!

[accord sir]

[Rob22315]

If I get a pre-made CD changer connector, is there enough room to get the connector mated with the corresponding socket on the back of the head unit by just pulling the glove box and maybe one or two other simple items (ducts, covers)? It appears from the musiclink instructions as if I could get a little access to the back without pulling the headunit but I though I'd ask those who've actually worked in there. I noticed the CD changer socket is on the side of the head unit closest to the glove box.

I may try an aftermarket aux jack/mp3 player that is pre-wired to work off the CD changer socket. Before I shell out the small bucks for the player, I'll try pulling the glove box and see how close I can get. Based on the excellent write-ups here, I'd rather not pull the headunit.

UPDATE: I pulled the cover, vent and glove box. There is just enough room to squeeze a couple of fingers in behind the stereo and touch the CD changer connector. Like an NFL receiver - if I can touch it, I should be able to catch it. I'm purchasing the MP3 player and will try to get it connected without pulling the headunit. Will post pictures and results when it arrives.

[jo3blo3]

I will begin this mod tomorrow on my lunch break at my shop and figure with me and my buddy... should be able to wrap it up in less than an hour. I have ordered the OEM Aux. Jack and going the CAT6 route. Hope all comes out well and will keep you all informed. Reason for the delay in this attempt... well, I just finally gave in to the world of the IPOD. I tried to fight it... but sadly couldn't. Now... I wonder how I got by without one for so long.

Thanks to you all for being brave in this journey. Much appreciated!

Update: 4/21/08

Did the mod... not too happy with the sound. I am now having issues where it jumps from AUX to the last setting whether it be AM or FM or CD. Depending on the last setting I was on prior to hooking up the IPOD. Gonna try and figure that one out. Seems to get worse when the volume is set max on the IPOD. Happens less when the IPOD volume is reduced. Don't know what the direct connection to that is... but I am working on it.

Anyone else having this problem or know the solution??? Much appreciated.

OH... and it took longer then the "about one hour" thing. Psshhh!!!

[Chitownfit]

Smeister and the rest of you ROCK!!!!

I just installed the AUX in my base Fit for, get this.....$4.00.
Sure, it took me five hours but thats because the only other thing
I have ever soldered was my battery packs for my Rc car.

I would recommend for anyone attempting this that you get the actual
plug from Honda (previously mentioned I'm sure) cause soldering
directly on to the unit is stupid! Yeah it works but.... one wrong move
and poof!

I'll post pictures later once I get the plug and make my setup a little
less Ghetto. Basically what I did was put an Ipod docking station on my dash. That lets me control the Ipod by remote.

[Mattocaster71]

Originally Posted by Gabes Dad

Glad to see you put the diagrams to good use. Now I will finally have to do it myself. I've soldered before, but never shrinkwrap - what do you use to shrink the shrinkwrap? I think Radio Shack probably has the 3.5mm jacks as well.

By the way, I put in a request for Honda to make a kit for this with College Hills Honda and when a Honda rep called to survey. I like this method much better for cost and personal satisfaction. All we would need now is some sort of cap or plug to look like the stock install.

A hairdryer will shrink the shrinkwrap.

[psteng19]

The thread I've been looking for, thanks!

[smeister]

Welcome!

[berick@epix.net]

To TeamTMC, the aux jack completed the AUX DET to ground circuit when the plug is plugged into the jack. If, at the radio end, you jumper AUX DET to Ground, you only will need 3 wires to the aux jack: Left, Right and Shield. Doing this, I simply took a old CPU fan cable and soldered a audio cable on the end for the jack and plugged it in. The other end, at the radio, I used RD232 pins that I had around and did the aux-gnd jump right there.

[TeamEMC]

Thanks, I'm not sure i'll get to ever doing this but I thought i was like a switch.....