Another Ipod/mp3 adapter

[ruphen]

Hello everybody,

I want to start out by saying I have learned a tremendous amount of knowledge about my new ridgeline by the wealth of information and sharing of information on this forum. You guys (and gals) ROC (k)!! Hehe
Anyway I have been searching for an Ipod/mp3 adapter that wasn't quite as expensive as the PIE or USASpec interface. what I finally found was an adapter at Circuit city called the AXXESS model number AIP-HD03-ID. It is a basic adapter that adds audio input from either an ipod or using a 1/8 stereo jack any other audio input you want to use. I have some pictures of the adapter and the plugs connected to the factory stereo. As soon as I learn how to upload the pictures I will try and add them. I have uploaded them to photobucket already. A note of concern, I searched high and low and actually purchased another AXXESS adapter that had a blue plug that was not for our radios. Check the plug to the radio and make sure it is white not blue. This adapter doesn't show anything on the radio except CDC and D1 tr 2 and it actually counts up on track 2. I don't know why it is doing this, I barely finished the install and haven't played with it that much, except to test both the ipod plug in and the 1/8 cable. The adapter only cost 49 + tax, so it isn't quite as expensive as the usaspec or Pie.

[Bevski333]

Very nice how much did it cost you?

[ruphen]

Originally Posted by Bevski333

Very nice how much did it cost you?

The adapter was 49.99 + tax. Not a bad price; I just couldn't see paying 140+ for the usaspec. I would rather put in an after market radio. I am just not ready to do that yet. I have the polk db651's ready to be installed; I just need a good day to do the speaker installs.

Ruphen

[madi05]

Hi, nice catch, can i ask u would my phone mp3 work using that adapter? i have the palm centro and i have alot of music stored on the mini sd card ,, and i basically use it as u would a i pod , and i have the factory 6 disc changer, can u show us how u moutned your adapter please , does it look factory ?

thanks
madi05

[ruphen]

Originally Posted by madi05

Hi, nice catch, can i ask u would my phone mp3 work using that adapter? i have the palm centro and i have alot of music stored on the mini sd card ,, and i basically use it as u would a i pod , and i have the factory 6 disc changer, can u show us how u moutned your adapter please , does it look factory ?

thanks
madi05

Hi madi05,
If your phone mp3 output is a regular 1/8 stereo jack it should work. I used a double back sticky tape on the back of the adapter and stuck it inside by the radio, there is plenty of room. I ran the Ipod cable and the 1/8 jack throught the driver's side and down the side of the carpet under the floor mats for now. I want to eventually use one of the switch plated between the two power outlets in the middle lower console to mount both cables. As you can see the adapter is small enough to mount anywhere. No problem mounting it behind the dash
Ruphen

[roguemoog]

Very nice find at that price!

I didn't buy the USASpec for the Ridge, it was leftover from my Acura I traded in...so I just kept it.

[rdharper]

Ruphen;

Thanks for posting this. Couple of questions.

1. Does the Ipod charge properly... meaning you can leave it attached and not worry about it?
2. When you shut off the vehicle... does the ipod pause, then resume from that point when you turn the vehicle back on?
3. When you turn the vehicle back on, does the Ipod resuming playing without having to tell it to play, assuming you turned it off as in (2) above?
4. Apparently you have no ability to control playlists... right? Ok, with me... just asking.
5. My CC has a good installer... did you consider using a CC installer... did they quote an installed price.

And again... thanks for posting this... I like the idea of getting the whole thing done by one vendor... in this case Circuit City.

Oh, and a comment on your considering an aftermarket radio. For what its worth... I considering that as well... and in fact I've done so (at CC) in one of my vehicles. Its a good solution... and not expensive.

However, in the end, I realized I like Honda's attention to large easily controlled buttons/dials. Its a small thing, but I think it is a "safety factor".... reduces "information overload".

Honda adopted this approach starting on the 1988 GoldWing. Even more pertinent on a motorcycle equipped with a CB, phone, quadraphonic sound...etc.

They've carried that (correct) philosophy through all their products. Just my opinion... but I thought I'd pass it on.

Thanks again.

[madi05]

i guess im not really up on what is what, so i posted a pic of the ports on my phone , with it work from what u see? also are u saying all those cords are hanging out in front of your unit like that?



thanks
madi05

[ruphen]

Ruphen;

Thanks for posting this. Couple of questions.

1. Does the Ipod charge properly... meaning you can leave it attached and not worry about it?
I do believe the Ipod will be charged without any issues. I know it shows the plug icon on the battery when using this adapter.

2. When you shut off the vehicle... does the ipod pause, then resume from that point when you turn the vehicle back on?
I haven't really used it that much, I will definitely research this. I will get back to you on this.

3. When you turn the vehicle back on, does the Ipod resuming playing without having to tell it to play, assuming you turned it off as in (2) above? Let me research this also.

4. Apparently you have no ability to control playlists... right? Ok, with me... just asking.
No it is direct control from the Ipod.

5. My CC has a good installer... did you consider using a CC installer... did they quote an installed price.
I can sorta do this simple stuff, especially after reading on all the how to's on this site. I was offered installation at CC, but declined. The salesman was the installer and he offered great advise as to where to put the box and even gave me the idea to run the cable ends to the extra switch plug. I did not get to ask for a price on the installation.

And again... thanks for posting this... I like the idea of getting the whole thing done by one vendor... in this case Circuit City.

Oh, and a comment on your considering an aftermarket radio. For what its worth... I considering that as well... and in fact I've done so (at CC) in one of my vehicles. Its a good solution... and not expensive.

However, in the end, I realized I like Honda's attention to large easily controlled buttons/dials. Its a small thing, but I think it is a "safety factor".... reduces "information overload".
I did not want to draw any attention to my vehicle. I gave my mother an accord with an after market radio in it ( 99 dollars) that someone had to break in and steal. I really don't care that they did that, but they stuck a screwdriver into both door locks and busted them to break into the vehicle

Honda adopted this approach starting on the 1988 GoldWing. Even more pertinent on a motorcycle equipped with a CB, phone, quadraphonic sound...etc.

They've carried that (correct) philosophy through all their products. Just my opinion... but I thought I'd pass it on.

Thanks again.

Again, I hope I have been some help, please continue with the questions, I will be glad to research any thing I can be of help on this adapter. So far both cables have clear sound, no issues.
Ruphen

[ruphen]

Originally Posted by madi05

i guess im not really up on what is what, so i posted a pic of the ports on my phone , with it work from what u see? also are u saying all those cords are hanging out in front of your unit like that?



thanks
madi05

Is that a 1/8 plug in on the left side or is that a charging port? if it is, the audio cable should work with that plug in. I am not sure what kind of phone you have; let me know and I will research it for you. How do you listen to your music right now? do you plug in headphones on that plug on the left?

Ruphen