I was outside racking my brain.. How am i gonna get this clip out . i tried bending a screw driver and it broke!! PISSS... SO the next best thing and it was done in 2 second!!!

THE CLASSIC METAL HANGER.. ALMOST HAS AS MANY USES AS DUCT TAPE!!

 

Huh? I'm lost... how are going to use this? How are you going to get the clip back in?

 

That's a great idea! I'm surprised I didn't think of this...

Cmeance, you can always use the long flathead screwdriver to push the harness back in (i.e. the Y-adapter) but the hook he made is perfect for getting to that clip.

LOL! you're right, i'm surprised that a coat hanger didn't somehow help the three souls of Apollo 13 like the duct tape did...

 

I have no idea how its gonna help me get it back in.. I havent gotten my isim yet!!! but when i do i will let u know.. Maybe the hanger and duct tape will help me get the isim back in!! LOL !!

Also wanted to let people know that crutchfield sells the new 5 volt cord to charge the istuff for 25 bones. says in stock!!! gonna order mine soon!!!

 

I was thinking about getting one of these ... but I'm still lost... any pics while using the hangar?

 

I was getting PISSED when I couldn't get my harness out! I finally decided to to take that knee panel off, it only took and extra 10 mins and saved me much frustration. I found it easier running the wire to the ipod since I had the knee panel off and the console apart too.

 

damn guys..... try starting from the center console and working ur way forward...."theres a reason for it all"

 

I didn't use a hanger....I used this...just kneel outside the car and put your head on the accelerator pedal and look up where the arrow is. You will see a white plug. (Only white plug) Push down on the top center of the white plug to disengage the lock on the plug and pull it out at the same time. Look at the harness with the unit to get an idea of how it locks.

Then just fish it out. To plug in the y harness I used a coat hanger line it up(you need to be able to adjust it to get the angle right) Then press it in with a long screwdriver to engage the plug. I could not get the angle right with just the screwdriver. Take your time. In the right lighting you will not need a flashlight to see up there so you can use two hands...

Good luck....

 

Oh yeah ignore the black wires in the picture... they wont be there. That is the cable from after the install...fyi.

 

Ok so I installed my iSimple today, and I just wanted to let you guys know that the hangar/vicegrip and allen key/long flat screwdriver suggestions seemed impossible for me.

I can't imagine how anyone could get anything back there without removing the knee panel. As CarrieLynn said, removal of the knee panel took about 10 minutes (Thanks to the help of Elegant Type S). Even with the panel off it was a pain in the ass to get the harness plugged back in to the radio.

With a little persistence, I managed to plug the harness in and everything was smooth sailing from there. This iPod integration solution is absolutely wonderful.

 

haha NICE! I'm glad I'm not the only one! Let me just tell you how much of a dumbass I felt like when I could not get the plug out (before I removed the knee panel) I was so frustrated I left my car in pieces and went back to finish it the next day, I had to walk away before i broke something. The next day I took that panel off and had that thing installed in no time

 

I think it's worth anyone's time to determine if they're capable of the "quick method" (non-panel removal) of installing this unit....

Hell, if it doesn't happen, remove all the panels you want... i would not discourage anyone, however, from trying the quick method first (not saying anyone is doing that on this thread...)

I just got ANOTHER pm from a member stating he got the quick method to work....

 

^ they are all liars!

 

^ after i took the panels out, it was still a PITA also, small space to stick a hand up there. it really took me 2hrs after everything

 

if u do it without BSing around (except for planning your wire run) you can be done in 45 mins. i can get all of the panels off in under 8 mins lol. back together in 15..... its all about having the right tools and of course knowing where to pull and pop

 

You can't do anything with Elegant Type S without BSing around

but we did manage to finish the iSimple install in well under an hour.

 

LMAO!!!!! you need an hour dedicated to rajs questions then u can begin.... after that he has more new questions and a few oldies for shits n giggles. lol.... hes ok in my book tho

 

Hey guys - Have an 06 TL w/Navi - When you remove this clip from the radio and put it back in, do you need to radio code? IE Do you drop power doing this?

 

Nope, I didn't but if for some reason you do the code is really easy to get. If you need help with the code PM me.

Oh and I'm a GIRL!

 

LOL - I meant guys in the "generic" sense!

Thanks for the response!

 

I know, I was just kidding

 

OK - you guys have to be magicians or something. I CANNOT get into that little aread with a coat hanger, let alone manage to do it blind and clip in a connector...

Just got my PA15HON2 and MAN is that spot a bit**! I can see it, just can get to it. So close, yet so far...

Wish one of you lived closer to me for some help!!

 

CarrieLynn - How do you take the knee panel off? What screws, clips, etc? Pics would be great!!!

 

take the knee panels off and you will have that thing installed in no time

hold on I'll find you a thread that explains it.........

 

check this out
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/comptech-short-shifter-install-pics-3g-garage-086-a-590326/
The pics in this thread will show you how to take off the panels you need to get to the harness. You will need to remove part of the center console too but that is all included here. I realize you are NOT installing a short shifter so some of this stuff will be useless to you but this thread has good detailed pics. PM me if you need more help. Good Luck!

 

ahhh that is a great thread.

I'm a little wary about screwing up the clips that hold the trim in place... last thing I want to do is spend money on that!!

 

nah, that trim pops right off, you do have to be a little rough with it tho...just put a piece of cloth or something between it and the butter knife or whatever you are using, just like he shows in the pics. Trust me those clips are hard to screw up, I cant even tell you how many times I've had mine off...

 

Ok.... I'm trusting you!! :-)

 

Don't trust her... she's a girl!

Actually, I agree with everything she said. You've got to trust that it won't break. It will require a bit of force - especially at the top.

Start from the back and work your way to the front. Best advice I can give you is this...

Throttle your strength. Pull progressively harder little by little, while being ready to stop immediately as soon as the clip gives. When each clip pops loose, go to the next one and do the same thing.

 

 

LOL - I'm going to try this weekend with a screw driver to put in the connector without removing anything. BTW: Cdn units do not have anything plugged into this port, so I don't have to remove anything, just put this in.

 

Can't get the quick method to work without removing something. I test popped a couple of the trim clips and they came up surprisingly easily. I will give it a full go this weekend.

Wish me luck!!

 

told you they popped right off
good luck, you will do fine, just take your time and if you get frustrated walk away for a few mins.

 

Jeeze I need to get one of these........

 

Justin DO IT!!! I will help you put it in! I ROCK!

 

Ok guys - call me a wuss...

Tried taking off the trim - got to the top and fooled with it for 15 minutes before deciding I didn't feel like breaking it. There's a shop that's 5 minutes from me that did it for $45CAD (About $30USD). I figured if I broke a clip or bent the trim, it would cost me more...

At least its all installed now, cleanly, and in the console.

 

 

Great - now it's installed and I'm getting some noise issue...

Anyone else get noise when it's charging? It's faint, but it's there.

Also - I have a 2nd gen touch unit. Notice that when I control the song from the car, it stops charging for 3-4 seconds then starts again. This is how I can tell the noise is from the charging. Anyone else have this?

 

^ Maybe you have a loose connection. My Ipod kept connecting and unconnecting while driving. But I found out the Y cable was loose. Anyway, this easy method was way harder. I ended up just taking the console apart. I have the same unit as you and there's no problems. Did you get the 5V cable?

I had another question related to charging though. It seems that the iPod doesn't stop charging when the car is off. Anyone experience this? I know it's unlikely, but can the iPod just keep charging off my car battery even when the car is off? Is it going to pose a problem later (ie drain my battery?). Thanks.

 

I have had my car sitting for a week straight without driving it with the ipod sitting in there and no problems.