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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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New proud owner !!!

Hey fellas,

Just wanted to introduce my self and my new ride.

Name: Peter
Location: PR
Car:2005 Acura RL , Black Interior 62,+ miles.


Bought it Tuesday for 11,000 at a Honda Dealer (it was traded). From what I've notice the previous owner took pretty good care of it.

Let me know what you think.

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Really like the site... lots of info.

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Headlight restoration with the 3M Kit.






















Sorry for the bad pics (CP Shots)
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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Btw.. No Nav.. Only shows the compass screen... Call the local service center and they stated that a new Map Disc wont work.

Since i don't have the maps or xm option will the USAPEC Aux kit work?
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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When i push the map button this is what i get:

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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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Hmmm. All 2005-2006 models have navigation.
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 10:03 PM
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Love the RL, looks good.
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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Never mind, just took a closer look and realized you're in Puerto Rico. They might not have maps for that area.
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 10:45 PM
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^^exactly...
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 06:02 AM
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that's a nice deal right there
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 07:19 AM
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Thanks for the feedback fellas.

I'm looking for a aux kit with no iPod interface controls.

Like this one:



http://www.uneeksupply.com/2005-Acur...r_p_10950.html

Question:

All Acura RL (2G) have the 14 pin connector?

Link info:

TITLE: iPod Auxiliary Input Module for Honda Factory Radios.
DESCRIPTION: Plugs into 14 Pin Factory Honda Radios and iPod.
FEATURES:
  • Provides an Auxiliary Audio Input to your factory car stereo.
  • Connect your iPod/iPhone directly to this module from the bottom dock connector.
  • It also has a 3.5mm (headphone jack) to allow you to connect a MP3 player or other device with a 3.5mm connector.
  • The iPod port and the 3.5mm port are toggled using the track up and down functions on your stereo.
  • Control remains on your iPod, iPhone, or iPad. No text will display on the stereo.
SIMPLE INSTALLATION:
This item plugs into the 14-pin plug in the back of the factory stereo.It’s a plug and play item.Power up the stereo and select the auxiliary mode on your stereo.The device should play.
IPOD/IPHONE COMPATIBILITY
This module works with all iPods, iPhones, and iPads with the dock connector.This item charges all iPods as well.It has the 5V charging ability unlike other sellers ipods.
Occasionally, the message that the accessory is not made for iphone may appear.Select no when asked to enter airplane mode and your iphone will function as normal.
VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY**
HONDA
Accord (2002 – 2011)
Civic (2005-2011)
CRV (2004-2011)
Element (2002-2011)
Fit (2006-2011)
Odyssey (2004-2011)
Pilot (2005-2011)
S2000 (2003-2011)
Ridgeline (2004-2011)

ACURA
TL (2004-2009)
MDX (2005-2008)
RL (2005-2008)
RDX (2007-2008)
TSX (2004-2009)

**Please make sure your Honda radio has the 14 pin connection. Not all vehicles come with the same radio.
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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We don't have much information about the head unit harness. I know the Nav harness in the trunk is 20 or 32 pin depending on the year. The service manual will surely say how many pins. It is in the Garage (second thread in the forum, "sticky").

Cheers to a new ride.
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by oo7spy
We don't have much information about the head unit harness. I know the Nav harness in the trunk is 20 or 32 pin depending on the year. The service manual will surely say how many pins. It is in the Garage (second thread in the forum, "sticky").

Cheers to a new ride.
Thank You !
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 12:13 PM
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Congrats!
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 12:30 PM
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Congrats!

Thank You... This is my first Acura and we are loving it (me and the wife)
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 02:17 PM
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Cool! Congratulations and welcome.
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 05:11 PM
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Sweet. Congratulations!

By the way, you have one of the most durable paint colors, and it's less susceptible to rock chips too.
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Old May 1, 2013 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by X PT X
Hey fellas,

Just wanted to introduce my self and my new ride.

Name: Peter
Location: PR
Car:2005 Acura RL , Black Interior 62,+ miles.


Bought it Tuesday for 11,000 at a Honda Dealer (it was traded). From what I've notice the previous owner took pretty good care of it.

Let me know what you think.

Note:

Really like the site... lots of info.

******************

First Mod:

Headlight restoration with the 3M Kit.






















Sorry for the bad pics (CP Shots)
wow thats crazy i just got the very same car in march sme color same interior samr year the onlything different is i have the molded mud flaps witch i must say sets it off but yea man congrats hit mi up maybe we could swap ideas
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Old May 1, 2013 | 10:23 AM
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BTW, that headlight maintenance not only looks much newer and better, it will tremendously improve your headlight range and therefore your night driving safety. I don't understand why everybody with this problem doesn't fix it, even those with less brag-worthy crs than yours. Smart move all the way around.
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Old May 1, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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Are those chips in the chrome molding, or a reflection?
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Old May 1, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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Watch out for those holes on the roads,they are everywhere in PR..Parkings are small and hard to find,lots of door dings and cart scrapes.Trust me i know...
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Old May 2, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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Hey thanks for for the comments/advise...

Update/help needed...

Went into the diagnostic menu (cancel/map/guide/menu) i get gps signal (multiple sats). Im located in puerto rico. Installed/downloaded my disc and now i get the navigation warning when i turn the switch but still end up getting compass screen only. I did read that swaping the dvd unit with one from a gech pkg fixes this.


I have to change the dvd unit or should i try a new disc ver. Im on 4.12
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Old May 2, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by oo7spy
Are those chips in the chrome molding, or a reflection?
Chips...

ON my to do list...
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Old May 2, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JAMROCK863
wow thats crazy i just got the very same car in march sme color same interior samr year the onlything different is i have the molded mud flaps witch i must say sets it off but yea man congrats hit mi up maybe we could swap ideas
Jajajaj wow... weird / cool thing !
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Old May 2, 2013 | 08:22 PM
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Smile

Originally Posted by TonyCD
BTW, that headlight maintenance not only looks much newer and better, it will tremendously improve your headlight range and therefore your night driving safety. I don't understand why everybody with this problem doesn't fix it, even those with less brag-worthy crs than yours. Smart move all the way around.
Got the idea from an RL video on You Tube...
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Old May 2, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BuLtL00
Watch out for those holes on the roads,they are everywhere in PR..Parkings are small and hard to find,lots of door dings and cart scrapes.Trust me i know...
Agree jejeje ....
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Old May 3, 2013 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by X PT X
Hey thanks for for the comments/advise...

Update/help needed...

Went into the diagnostic menu (cancel/map/guide/menu) i get gps signal (multiple sats). Im located in puerto rico. Installed/downloaded my disc and now i get the navigation warning when i turn the switch but still end up getting compass screen only. I did read that swaping the dvd unit with one from a gech pkg fixes this.


I have to change the dvd unit or should i try a new disc ver. Im on 4.12
New DVD unit in the trunk. Follow the thread you found in electronics.

FYI, if you click the button next to "Quote" (the page with a green dot in bottom right) and then click "Quote" on the last post you want to quote, you can quote multiple posts in one.
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Old May 3, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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Once again... thank you very much for the quick answer.
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Old May 4, 2013 | 02:10 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong...

The color of my vehicle is desert mist metallic... right?
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Old May 5, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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I'm pretty sure that's the name, yes.
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Old May 5, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyCD
I'm pretty sure that's the name, yes.

Thank You Sir !
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Old May 5, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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Looks good!
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Old May 6, 2013 | 12:17 AM
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look's good and nice restoration on the headlights.
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Old May 6, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CanadianRL
Looks good!
Thank You !!!

Originally Posted by vpr21
look's good and nice restoration on the headlights.
Thank You!!!
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Old May 6, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong...

The color of my vehicle is desert mist metallic... right?
That's affirmative 10-4, I have the same color and I must say its one of the best ones offered by Acura.
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