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Old 01-23-2015, 11:43 AM
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Need Aux 3.5mm & Bluetooth Solution for 2G TL

I just changed the headunit on my Honda S2000, and it is a BIG improvement from the stock stereo. Forget about sound quality (which is much better). The deck added fantastic functionality that allows me to use my Android phone to listen to streaming music both wired (via 3.5mm cable) and wireless (via Bluetooth). The Bluetooth also allows me to take hands-free phone calls.

I am looking for similar functionality in my 2nd Gen TL (2003 TL Type-S), but don't want to mess with DIN adapters and all the other headaches of changing out the headunit.

I currently have an AUX kit for a 30-pin iPod/iPhone attached to the rear of the stock headunit, but obviously this is old school and has become pretty useless to me. I am looking to replace it with something that enables 3.5mm and Bluetooth. Any experience out there? Any recommendations?

I am told that nothing exists for a stock OEM radio with a built in 6-disc changer... Fact of fiction?

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Old 01-23-2015, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeekiM
I just changed the headunit on my Honda S2000, and it is a BIG improvement from the stock stereo. Forget about sound quality (which is much better). The deck added fantastic functionality that allows me to use my Android phone to listen to streaming music both wired (via 3.5mm cable) and wireless (via Bluetooth). The Bluetooth also allows me to take hands-free phone calls.

I am looking for similar functionality in my 2nd Gen TL (2003 TL Type-S), but don't want to mess with DIN adapters and all the other headaches of changing out the headunit.

I currently have an AUX kit for a 30-pin iPod/iPhone attached to the rear of the stock headunit, but obviously this is old school and has become pretty useless to me. I am looking to replace it with something that enables 3.5mm and Bluetooth. Any experience out there? Any recommendations?

I am told that nothing exists for a stock OEM radio with a built in 6-disc changer... Fact of fiction?

Thanks all!
Im pretty sure the 6-disk is fiction. Check with the manufacturer, but so long as it has the blue Honda external changer plug I think you're good...
Old 01-23-2015, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by thelastaspec
Im pretty sure the 6-disk is fiction. Check with the manufacturer, but so long as it has the blue Honda external changer plug I think you're good...
I think I see what's going on... I saw this on one of the various sites:

Accord 1998 –2002 Not compatible with 2001 in dash 6 CD radios that say "6-Disc CD changer" In white across the top. These radios do not have a port on the back.

I think people are taking this restriction for one car, and mis-communicating it as a general restriction for any in-dash 6CD changer...
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I am starting to hone down on some products... Here is the front runner right now...

GROM-USB2P-MBUS - * Grom Usb3-Mbus Honda / Acura Usb Ipod Mp3 Android Bluetooth Auxiliary Interface (Via Usb) [Older Cars] - GROM

The basic device supports USB for $119.99. Adding Bluetooth is an additional $40.00, and adding a 3.5mm aux jack is another $17.00.

A bit pricey...but looks like what I am looking for functionality wise...
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you can also get simple bluetooth to 3.5mm dongles eh... so you could get Blitzsafe and one of those dongles...
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Originally Posted by thelastaspec
you can also get simple bluetooth to 3.5mm dongles eh... so you could get Blitzsafe and one of those dongles...
Got any product links you could share with me?
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Mpow® Car Bluetooth Stereo Music Audio Receiver w/ 3.5MM Audio Adapter for iPhone 3 4 4S 5 iPod iPad Galaxy S1 2 3 4 Note 1 2 and other Bluetooth Phone or PC - Handsfree: Amazon.ca: Cell Phones & Accessories Mpow® Car Bluetooth Stereo Music Audio Receiver w/ 3.5MM Audio Adapter for iPhone 3 4 4S 5 iPod iPad Galaxy S1 2 3 4 Note 1 2 and other Bluetooth Phone or PC - Handsfree: Amazon.ca: Cell Phones & Accessories
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If your electrically inclined, you can buy a generic module and hack one up yourself.
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