omari

I've got a 2005 TL w/Nav & I've got my USA SPEC to hook up my ipod.

I'm looking for some instructions (similar to the master sheets Crutchfield gives you when installing a radio) in order to remove the dash and hook up the adapter for the ipod. I just completed it for my wife's car, but I knew where to unscrew & what to unplug and didn't make a single scratch.

(In short, I'm trying to make it so that I don't void the warranty) :-)

I've searched throughout the forum for some "pictorial" or "step by step" information to gain access but no luck. I'm guessing I didn't get the right keywords in the search

Does anyone know where or how I can get that info to gain access to the back of the Nav/radio in order to hook up the adapter. What panel to open, where to unscrew, etc...

Thanx

newin96

PM me with an email address, and I can email you a PDF that I put together for the install based on my experience and this forum. Haven't been able to post it yet
In the meantime you can check out the following link and search "USASPEC"

https://acurazine.com/forums/audio-video-electronics-navigation-22/installation-instructions-photos-usa-spec-pa11-hon2y-353151/

jptl04

iTrader: (1)

i suggest do some more searching i did the install of the same adapter. you don't have to remove the whole dash /radio just the driver side lower center console

omari

Thanx newwin96, the link is definitely helpful and the PDF file sounds good. Please send the file to dckid4life@yahoo.com

I'll do some more digging around, but its good to hear that I may only need to acess the driver side lower center console to make it happen. Thanx jptl04

newin96

email is on the way! JPTL04 is bang on , the pdf shows the steps to gain access to the head unit WITHOUT taking it out.

Let me know if I missed anything.

Chase265

can you send over the PDF to me also please?

chase265@gmail.com

Thanks

newin96

Check your mail (at least in a few minutes )

BrandonClaps

can you email it to me as well?
bclaps@hotmail.com

newin96

You have mail

EMF9

Can you email it to efaden@gmail.com?

Thanks. Are PMs turned off on here?

BrandonClaps

http://home.usadatanet.net/bclaps/TLAuxcableinstall.pdf

newin96

Brandon,
I greatly appreciate you taking the time to put it in a link

newin96

I think that the mod's changed the set-up for PM's

Brandon's made it all good though by posting the link above!

BrandonClaps

no problem. Thank you for providing the document

deepblue

Newin96 and Brandon -- thanks for the doc & posting. I'm installing a PA11-HON2y tomorrow in my 05 TL and it looks like just what I need.

Knockz

I did it last weekend. My advice is to mark down where you pulled each screw from.. I didn't do that and ended up guessing where each screw came from.

You only need to take off the drivers side panel and the plug is right there at the back of the radio close to you. It took me some time and patience to get it in and if you have big fingers have somebody with smaller fingers push it in for you. (my girlfriend did it for me with a set of pliers to aim the plug).

I ended up running the cable down the side and up into the center console where I put the brains of the system. The cable was long enough to do this. I cut a small section off the corner of the plate in the bottom of the console so I could put the wire thru. From there ran the ipod cable up into the top compartment and everything looks good.

Have fun.

Goodonebales

A little late, but just saw this thread when I was thinking of putting in an Aux input for my TL. Awesome, thanks, Brandon!!!

stavebomb

Hey fellas iv been wanting to do this for so long, but i have been a bit hesitant because i am not sure exactly what to do once all the paneling is removed. if somebody could be of assistance that would be greatly appreciated.

Falen

what's the difference between i-Honda-R3 and i-Honda-R4 ( with Y adapter) , in both case with need to disable ( unplug) the factory XM/Sirius radio module (satellite radio) ???????????????

superman78

Guys you DO NOT need to disassemble everything as described to put in the USA Spec adaptor. It took my 20 minutes to peel the carpet down on the drivers side, get a paint can opener and pop the plug right out. You will need to put pressure on the far left (facing the WHITE plug from behind) and simply pull out. I then used a coat hanger to pull all cords under the carpet and installed the brain under the drivers seat. To put the plug back in I simply used a long flat head screwdriver and a very stiff wire hanger. Thats it! Here is a great reference:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...0&page=4&pp=25
Why risk damage by taking everything apart? This way was very easy.

truffryderz99va

Can someone PLEASE email this PDF to me as well? I just received the Peripheral Ipod adapter in the mail yesterday so I will be tackling this feat either this evening or first thing tomorrow morning. If there is a way to make this installation easier, I'm all for it!!

Michaeltucker99@yahoo.com

6MTProwler

Truff that threat is like two years old.

But if you need some assitance on install I'd be willing to meet up with you. I'm like 30 mins north of you in MD.

davewhodavedunn

Im new at this too. I heard their is a way to install a aux cable in the headunit without removing it....I am debating doing that or doing just dvd a...keep in mind im not a handy man! lol

VmtSquad

iTrader: (1)

Good luck to install this without removing your headunit! The time you take trying to plug it in you would have already reinstall all your console parts...here's what you should follow!!!

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/f-051-diy-video-how-remove-center-console-lower-dash-glove-box-733555/

Good luck!

davewhodavedunn

Ok but is their a way to do it without removing the head unit? I watched your video and seems like a bit over kill to just put a wire in to play and ipod etc...

sewallgeek

Sorry to rehash an old thread but that link is now dead. Can someone direct me to a working link or email me the pdf? tylersewall@gmail.com Thanks

smantl01

ditto, would love an updated link or simply the pdf. stevemantle@hotmail.com

flash2021

OLD thread resurrection...but if anyone has this PDF floating around plesae email to j.trimmer@gmail.com

viswansh

hi could someone please send the pdf to viswansh@gmail.com

tubster

Can I please get the PDF for installing the device without taking the headunit.

kyletknott@gmail.com