Acura TL 2004 Aux-Input Solutions??
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Acura TL 2004 Aux-Input Solutions??
Well i got the following response from soundgate regarding their SNHOND3 compatibility with the Acura OEM Radio.
> I have a non -navigation Acura TL 2004 and would like to add a line input to
> hook up an iPOD. Can your SNHOND3 do that?
> I also heard of some discrepancy that the adapter does not work 100%.. can
> you confirm this before I purchase one? thanks
> Yes that unit is not compatible will the new TL.
> Joe Hobart
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> Are you guys working on a compatible unit for the Acura TL 2004? If so, when
> would it be available?
> Thank you
At this point we are not Acura will need to have a few more cars with that
radio in it to make it worth the engineering time to do this.
Sorry
Joe Hobart
He says a "few" more cars. I think we gotta wait longer =(
Any other companies that may be making a unit like this??
> I have a non -navigation Acura TL 2004 and would like to add a line input to
> hook up an iPOD. Can your SNHOND3 do that?
> I also heard of some discrepancy that the adapter does not work 100%.. can
> you confirm this before I purchase one? thanks
> Yes that unit is not compatible will the new TL.
> Joe Hobart
> Soundgate
> Are you guys working on a compatible unit for the Acura TL 2004? If so, when
> would it be available?
> Thank you
At this point we are not Acura will need to have a few more cars with that
radio in it to make it worth the engineering time to do this.
Sorry
Joe Hobart
He says a "few" more cars. I think we gotta wait longer =(
Any other companies that may be making a unit like this??
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Woohoo, good news =)
I got an email response from www.autotoys.com saying that their HONDA AUX INTERFACE ACCORD 2003+ & 2004+ (FOR 03+ ACCORDS and 04+ TSX) #200 (link here: http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/HO...d_0_p_200.html )
Has anyone bought or installed this to see if it works??
I got an email response from www.autotoys.com saying that their HONDA AUX INTERFACE ACCORD 2003+ & 2004+ (FOR 03+ ACCORDS and 04+ TSX) #200 (link here: http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/HO...d_0_p_200.html )
Has anyone bought or installed this to see if it works??
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Do you have XM Radio? If so you can interface relays to interupt the XM audio. I have
done this on a number of AVElectronic tuners for audio.
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done this on a number of AVElectronic tuners for audio.
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Originally Posted by moahdib
yeah. XM is present on ALL 04 TL. I don't mind exchanging XM for Aux Input.
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hmm so I don't even need an adapter?? just relays ??
I thought the XM unit is built into the radio, meaning the only input is from the XM antenna.
Have you done this on the 04 TL?
I thought the XM unit is built into the radio, meaning the only input is from the XM antenna.
Have you done this on the 04 TL?
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Originally Posted by moahdib
hmm so I don't even need an adapter?? just relays ??
I thought the XM unit is built into the radio, meaning the only input is from the XM antenna.
Have you done this on the 04 TL?
I thought the XM unit is built into the radio, meaning the only input is from the XM antenna.
Have you done this on the 04 TL?
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Originally Posted by gatrhumpy
Where are you located? This is something I'd like to do in my 2004 Accord with navigation.
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I want aux input ONLY. I don't need an avalectronic unit for video since I don't have navigation on my car. If i tap into the XM input just using relays is it doable.
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Originally Posted by moahdib
I want aux input ONLY. I don't need an avalectronic unit for video since I don't have navigation on my car. If i tap into the XM input just using relays is it doable.
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Originally Posted by coasterlvr
Yes, as long as you have XM you can tap in with 2 double throw relays, power and a switch.
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Originally Posted by moahdib
That is awesome! do u know where the best place to tap in to the wires is? any schematics to help everyone out?
You can easily tell because they are in a shielded cable.
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When you say "tap in" how exactly do you get the signal into those wires? Would you treat each of the four as a positive or negative and solder them to line level adapters for the audio input?
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Originally Posted by tsill
When you say "tap in" how exactly do you get the signal into those wires? Would you treat each of the four as a positive or negative and solder them to line level adapters for the audio input?
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red - left
black - right
green - + (+12V)
white - - (ground)
If this works it would be the cheapes aux input solution ever =) Is the audio quality just as good as an aux input adapter? I assume it is if you do nice job soldering, insulating and all that.
Can you confirm on the wiring above? I assume the left and right are the signal wire. The ground would probably connect to the -?
black - right
green - + (+12V)
white - - (ground)
If this works it would be the cheapes aux input solution ever =) Is the audio quality just as good as an aux input adapter? I assume it is if you do nice job soldering, insulating and all that.
Can you confirm on the wiring above? I assume the left and right are the signal wire. The ground would probably connect to the -?
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I didn't really understand either. The signal has to have a + and -. So I don't think what moahdib is correct although i don't know either. I think what jt is saying is something like
red=left +
black=left -
green=right +
white=right -
Could you let us know?
Thanks again
red=left +
black=left -
green=right +
white=right -
Could you let us know?
Thanks again
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Originally Posted by moahdib
red - left
black - right
green - + (+12V)
white - - (ground)
If this works it would be the cheapes aux input solution ever =) Is the audio quality just as good as an aux input adapter? I assume it is if you do nice job soldering, insulating and all that.
Can you confirm on the wiring above? I assume the left and right are the signal wire. The ground would probably connect to the -?
black - right
green - + (+12V)
white - - (ground)
If this works it would be the cheapes aux input solution ever =) Is the audio quality just as good as an aux input adapter? I assume it is if you do nice job soldering, insulating and all that.
Can you confirm on the wiring above? I assume the left and right are the signal wire. The ground would probably connect to the -?
White-Right +
Black-Right -
Red-Left +
Green-Left -
here is a link of a scan of the wiring in the shop manual.
http://jtaudioacc.com/tlxm.jpg
The sound is great, i think anyone would be happy. Yes, it a inexpensive mod.
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I have the AVElectronic video switcher in my 04 TL, my friend at the audio shop said when he tried putting it through the XM radio, it was way too low...and got lots of engine feedback...we have it connected through an FM modulator...but still some engine feedback...ANY TIPS? I would rather it work through the XM radio than FM modulator...PLEASE HELP!
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by mgokool
I have the AVElectronic video switcher in my 04 TL, my friend at the audio shop said when he tried putting it through the XM radio, it was way too low...and got lots of engine feedback...we have it connected through an FM modulator...but still some engine feedback...ANY TIPS? I would rather it work through the XM radio than FM modulator...PLEASE HELP!
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
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what if you didnt use the switcher and just hard wired some rca's to feed the head unit? if you were using a component that didn't have a gain control, then go with the pac. i would imagine a carputer would be adjustable through the sound card volume. what level/quality of signal does the xm radio provide that a component added to the car would need to match?
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btw, thanks for the wiring jpg! that saves so much time. i should have made the manual a part of the car sale. i usually do but the car was so sweet i forgot to ask for it!
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Originally Posted by tsill
what if you didnt use the switcher and just hard wired some rca's to feed the head unit? if you were using a component that didn't have a gain control, then go with the pac. i would imagine a carputer would be adjustable through the sound card volume. what level/quality of signal does the xm radio provide that a component added to the car would need to match?
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Originally Posted by coasterlvr
Ok here is the wiring.
White-Right +
Black-Right -
Red-Left +
Green-Left -
here is a link of a scan of the wiring in the shop manual.
http://jtaudioacc.com/tlxm.jpg
The sound is great, i think anyone would be happy. Yes, it a inexpensive mod.
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White-Right +
Black-Right -
Red-Left +
Green-Left -
here is a link of a scan of the wiring in the shop manual.
http://jtaudioacc.com/tlxm.jpg
The sound is great, i think anyone would be happy. Yes, it a inexpensive mod.
JT
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