TLofNYC

I was wondering if anyone knew if there are any available RCA jacks on the back of the Bose HU in a 03 TL-S. I have a Dell MP3 player and I am getting bad sound quality from the tape deck connection. I bought the wire to connect through RCA jacks, I was wondering if it could be hooked up to stock sterio.

acura3.2tLv

What kind of MP3 player is it? If its a pocket dj you can get the Digital FM Transmitter. I have an ipod mini and use the FM Transmitter and it works great.

TLofNYC

It is a Dell Digital Jukebox. I used the FM transmitter recommended by them which is Belkin and the sound was horrible. The tape deck connection sounds better, but there is a slight hissing sound in the back ground. I want to connect it using the RCA wires if possible.

thescoundrel

I have the blitzsafe adapter on my and it works great. I used to have the FM transmitter but after a while I switched. It was a huge improvement. The Blitzsafe connector plugs directly to the stock HU and acts as an auxiliary input.

csilano

the BLITZSAFE adapt. is the way to go. Awesome sound quality.

TLofNYC

Can I install this myself, or does it have to be done by a pro.

uncald4

iTrader: (3)

You can do it yourself if you have the right tools. And you would need to feel comfortable taking the dash apart. It plugs into the changer port on the back of your in-dash deck. If you're taking it to a shop expect to pay atleast $80 bucks. But a good shop will warranty the install. And you don't have to worry about the tools of scratching your nice dash.

WWW

The only tool you'll need is a phillip screw driver and a socket set. It'll take you about 1 hour to do it.

One tip for ya - take the stock radio out so you can plug the adapter in. Some will say you can do it with just removing the passenger side knee panel. I tried doing that and the only thing I got was bruised and cut fingers (I have bulgy fingers). It only takes 10 minutes more to take the radio out.

uncald4

iTrader: (3)

What about the panel tool kit to pull the dash apart. Yup you don't need them

That's why our TL is going in tomorrow to have the dash replaced. The DEALERSHIP had the same in-experience. Now there are pry marks littering the dash. A very expensive mistake for them.

Want pictures?

aaronnn

how much is this blitzsafe adapt?

and how does it connect to the mp3 player? i also have a sony network walkman mp3 player and i would love to do this. cassette tape and fm transmitters are horrible...

fsttyms1

the blitzsafe adapter is a unit that plugs into the back of the HU's cd changer port and has rca conectorrs on it. so all you need to do is conect rca's from the walkman/mp3 player ect... and play it thru them.

fsttyms1

the blitzsafe adapter is a unit that plugs into the back of the HU's cd changer port and has rca conectorrs on it. so all you need to do is conect rca's from the walkman/mp3 player ect... and play it thru them.

uncald4

iTrader: (3)

And since nobody makes a walkman/mp3 player with RCA outputs on them.... You will have to go to Radioshack or Bestbuy and pick up a 3.5mm to RCA adapter. Headphone jack on one side, RCA on the other. BAMM . You're done.

aaronnn

YAY!!! thanks for the info guys. next unanswered question that i have in mind. how much is the adapter. and i would have to say the headphone jack connector would be about a few bucks..

but the adapter sounds alittle pricey...

WWW

This is what I ordered.

http://enfigpics.com/shopsite_sc/sto...UX_DMX_V1.html

TLofNYC

This may sound like an ametuer, but keep in mind I got this car yesterday and I am not usually one to work on my own car....but.......If you Install this in the CD changer port than what happens when I press the "CD" button.....does it play a CD or the MP3 player?

also does the 03 TL-s play MP3 format CD's?

uncald4

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(CD) button. Press it once. Plays the CD's in your player. Press it again. Plays the media that is plugged into your changer port. EX: Your MP3 player.

The factory Acura CD players have problem enough playing burned CD's. MP3's are totally out of the question.

TLofNYC

I have no problem playing burned CD's, at least not yet.

shogun

some peopel seem to have better luck with differing disks etc etc. taking apart the center console area is not complex.

fokellz

One Question, Can you connect a dvd player to the blitz safe adapter and also a lcd screen? Just wondering

fokellz

One more ?, What about connecting a portable DVD player to the blitzsafe, will the sound play out of the car speakers?


Thanks

shogun

the blitzsafe adapter connects to the stock hu in the changer slot and allow for connecting of stereo rca plugs. you could plug in whatever you want provided you end up with rca male connectors out of your device. (aka 'yes')

the lcd screen part doesnt really make sense.

Fluid Grease

hey guys, great thread.....I have a 2001 TL w/o a CD changer and was wondering if this would work on XM.....I have an RCA out adapter so I guess it would work....the question is, how do I know which one to buy?...How do I determine what radio is in the car?....newbie questions!....thanks for the help

fokellz

Thanks, Can you just plug the blitzadaptor through the back of HU instead of taking things apart?

AznBalla

Very difficult w/o taking the dash apart.. Its hard to reach.. and you cant' see..

SC2.2CL

There is a 20 page DIY in the CL forum, it is very detailed and will help the newbies.

tom5683

Can you post the link to that DIY I went to the CL side and tried a search and could not find it.

Thanks,

SC2.2CL

https://acurazine.com/forums/audio-video-electronics-navigation-22/%2A%2Aaudio-video-diy-info-faq-all-models-%2A%2A-299065/

TLover8888

yes, i did.