My New '08 TL Type S
04-09-2012, 04:14 PM
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My New '08 TL Type S
FINALLY I found and purchased my 08 TL Type S 6mt. Definitely required the combination of patience and dumb luck. Absolutely love everything about the car with the exception of the inabilty to hook my iPod/iPhone up to it for music purposes. I understand there are attatchments available for purchase out there, any one have any insight on what exactly I should be looking for? I appreciate any feedback.
04-09-2012, 04:17 PM
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Three Wheelin'
you can connect your mp3 player with an aux cable. that's the cheapest option. but if you want to integrate it completely, i believe many use the iSimple or other similar products. congrats on the car! what color is it?
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04-09-2012, 04:20 PM
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Thanks for the feedback. Carbon Bronze Pearl, love the color.
I didn't see an aux input anywhere on the stereo. Am I missing something?
I didn't see an aux input anywhere on the stereo. Am I missing something?
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04-09-2012, 04:40 PM
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agreed the aux input is the quickest/cheapest solution and all you need is a decent length male to male 3.5mm stereo cable
the aux port is directly below the 12v charger in this pic and has the same round cover over it you need to lift up:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5291479/20120320_140455.jpg
I went with a DICE Mediabridge myself and was exactly what I was looking for in an ipod integration unit. iSimple as mentioned is popular and USA-SPEC and Grom Audio make decent units as well I've heard.
the aux port is directly below the 12v charger in this pic and has the same round cover over it you need to lift up:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5291479/20120320_140455.jpg
I went with a DICE Mediabridge myself and was exactly what I was looking for in an ipod integration unit. iSimple as mentioned is popular and USA-SPEC and Grom Audio make decent units as well I've heard.
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04-10-2012, 06:44 AM
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welcome to the site, I think the cheapest solution for your MP3 music is going through that cassette player (putting them into good use) if not then the Aux is your best option 
, BTW we need to see some pics lol.
, BTW we need to see some pics lol.
04-10-2012, 09:17 AM
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Whatever you do don't run from iPhone headphone jack to AUX. Total waste when you can have SUPREME sound quality by plugging in the LINE OUT at the bottom of your iPhone with a wire that goes iPhone dock out -> 3.5 mm.
You definitely have one. Lift the plastic flap beneath the cig lighter in there.
You definitely have one. Lift the plastic flap beneath the cig lighter in there.
04-10-2012, 09:26 AM
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I have an '08 Type S, our console underneath the front center arm rest looks slightly different from the picture that was posted.
However the aux input is in that larger bottom tray. It's actually located exactly where that 12v is. There is no cover to it, just a little black plate that does not sit flush with the surface and has a small 3.5mm hole
My issue is that I would have to keep the mp3 player in that tray unless there is a way to route the 3.5mm line out of the tray. So sometimes I just use the tape deck car adapter as someone else suggested. That or create mp3 cds, you can fit quite a few songs on those =P
Any help on routing the 3.5mm line out of the bottom tray so the lid can still close?
However the aux input is in that larger bottom tray. It's actually located exactly where that 12v is. There is no cover to it, just a little black plate that does not sit flush with the surface and has a small 3.5mm hole
My issue is that I would have to keep the mp3 player in that tray unless there is a way to route the 3.5mm line out of the tray. So sometimes I just use the tape deck car adapter as someone else suggested. That or create mp3 cds, you can fit quite a few songs on those =P
Any help on routing the 3.5mm line out of the bottom tray so the lid can still close?
04-10-2012, 02:21 PM
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I have an '08 Type S, our console underneath the front center arm rest looks slightly different from the picture that was posted.
However the aux input is in that larger bottom tray. It's actually located exactly where that 12v is. There is no cover to it, just a little black plate that does not sit flush with the surface and has a small 3.5mm hole
My issue is that I would have to keep the mp3 player in that tray unless there is a way to route the 3.5mm line out of the tray. So sometimes I just use the tape deck car adapter as someone else suggested. That or create mp3 cds, you can fit quite a few songs on those =P
Any help on routing the 3.5mm line out of the bottom tray so the lid can still close?
However the aux input is in that larger bottom tray. It's actually located exactly where that 12v is. There is no cover to it, just a little black plate that does not sit flush with the surface and has a small 3.5mm hole
My issue is that I would have to keep the mp3 player in that tray unless there is a way to route the 3.5mm line out of the tray. So sometimes I just use the tape deck car adapter as someone else suggested. That or create mp3 cds, you can fit quite a few songs on those =P
Any help on routing the 3.5mm line out of the bottom tray so the lid can still close?
There should be an opening like that in your car. Left red circle is for line out of bottom tray. Right red circle is for when you want to access your iPod/mp3 player. What I normally do is close my cup holders and put my iPod on top of that. It's easy to access and there's minimal wire clutter. Hope this helps!
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Congrats and Welcome to the money pit
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04-10-2012, 03:49 PM
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Congrats 
Welcome to AZ! Check out the 3G garage for tons of info. Also register your TL at www.myacura.com in the USA or https://www.myacura.acura.ca/ in Canada. Save your Navi and Radio codes there. Check for any recalls your TL may need.
You may also want to post here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-owners-sign-564449/
Welcome to AZ! Check out the 3G garage for tons of info. Also register your TL at www.myacura.com in the USA or https://www.myacura.acura.ca/ in Canada. Save your Navi and Radio codes there. Check for any recalls your TL may need.You may also want to post here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-owners-sign-564449/
04-10-2012, 06:03 PM
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There should be an opening like that in your car. Left red circle is for line out of bottom tray. Right red circle is for when you want to access your iPod/mp3 player. What I normally do is close my cup holders and put my iPod on top of that. It's easy to access and there's minimal wire clutter. Hope this helps!
Thanks.
Spending countless hours on this site during work really helps huh
04-11-2012, 05:23 PM
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There should be an opening like that in your car. Left red circle is for line out of bottom tray. Right red circle is for when you want to access your iPod/mp3 player. What I normally do is close my cup holders and put my iPod on top of that. It's easy to access and there's minimal wire clutter. Hope this helps!
Welcome and I love that colour wish they had it in Canada. I got NHB 07 S
04-11-2012, 08:51 PM
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There should be an opening like that in your car. Left red circle is for line out of bottom tray. Right red circle is for when you want to access your iPod/mp3 player. What I normally do is close my cup holders and put my iPod on top of that. It's easy to access and there's minimal wire clutter. Hope this helps!
04-11-2012, 09:04 PM
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The car comes with that hole
04-12-2012, 07:30 AM
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ok enough with talk we need pics now.
04-12-2012, 08:34 AM
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A few, more to come...
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04-12-2012, 05:25 PM
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OP lets me help you with pic
04-12-2012, 08:30 PM
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Nice looking Type S. I'm not a yellow fog fan either, but....
Hey, be sure to join our Type S Social Group from my signature below.
Hey, be sure to join our Type S Social Group from my signature below.
Nice car!
04-15-2012, 09:39 PM
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Nice pick up, enjoy it in good health! Wish I could've pick up a type S model, but I am happy with the base 6speed. How much did you pay if you don't mind me asking?
