Help -- does this thing have a CD changer port or not (the one on the left)?

I've been pulling my hair out trying to get a solution for hooking up an ipod and / or XM radio to my car. See:

Swapping radios between 98 and 01 EX?

Someone suggested autotoys for a solution. I wrote them and they said their product would work:

My written question to them:Their response:I'm not sure I believe them. I recall learning that my deck does not have any port that would make it compatible. Think I even checked with blitzsafe.

Autotoys does show a picture of a deck with a Bose emblem on the tape deck and a built-in 6 disk changer that is working with their adapter. Problem with that is I don't think it's a Honda deck, since I don't know of Honda using any Bose branded stuff.

So, can anyone clear the air for me? Have you handled one of these decks. Seen the plugs on the back? Got PICS! ??

I'd love to believe them and order the item, but I'd rather have better assurance one way or another before ordering (and / or tearing the radio out of my dash first, which I'm about ready to do)

 

Ok, Autotoys pictures an MDX headunit (the bose one), a Pilot headunit and a Odyssey headunit (just so you know).

I have looked into it, and looking at pictures of the rear of the 6cd changer in your car, I DO NOT see a plug for an external changer. Go to the following URL: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...bayphotohosting

The black plug in the middle is the power/speaker connector... the small round one to the left is the antenna connector... no changer connector. So you would need to swap the 2 radios between your cars... put the older single CD player in your car, which DOES have the changer connector on the rear (I know for sure).

 

Ok, Autotoys pictures an MDX headunit (the bose one), a Pilot headunit and a Odyssey headunit (just so you know).

I have looked into it, and looking at pictures of the rear of the 6cd changer in your car, I DO NOT see a plug for an external changer. Go to the following URL: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting

The black plug in the middle is the power/speaker connector... the small round one to the left is the antenna connector... no changer connector. So you would need to swap the 2 radios between your cars... put the older single CD player in your car, which DOES have the changer connector on the rear (I know for sure).

 

Thanks!

I believe that's what they call the smoking gun

Have sent that off to autotoys for a response.

 

Last time I recalled the 01-02 radio has no port.
Pull the headunit out and take a look, it's about a 5min job.

The 98-00 has a port that will work fine for you iPod.

Else you can buy an FM modulator to power your iPod.

I have a 98-00 I would gladly trade you in mint shape for your 01-02 radio.

 

well ... here's your answer. (taken from www.handaaccessories.com)

CD Changer- Trunk Mount
"Genuine Honda Accord cd changer kit. Six disk capacity, controlled by factory radio. Includes attachment kit with all parts needed for installation in trunk. Not for EX model"

 

f*ng bastards at autotoys!

OK, they're just the third in a line of recent companies I've emailed where they give a canned answer without reading your damn question.

This afternoon, as a result of the lame response from autotoys I went on a wild goose chase. Part of that included an aborted attempt to pull my radio. I started to snap the clock module out of the dash, then realized I should be working, and put it back in.

Tonight I learn that my backlight for the clock is broken

 

Just some heads up...about all 6th gen accords have issues with the clock light...usually the bulb isn't burned out, the connection becomes loose and causes the light to go out periodically. It's easy access though, just pull the clock out and check the bulbs and wires.

 

hey i just installed a blitzsafe ipod interface thing today and it works fine but there's a problem with my lights.

the top right ones and the clock of the backlight doesn't work.
(the a/c button and the temperature dial)

i checked the plugs a couple more times again and no pins were bent and wires seem to be ok....

i was just wondering if anyone else had this problem....

i need help :[

could it be that the ipod interface adapter thing is draining power from the lights?

 

sounds like the bulbs are out ..they are sensitive and banging them around even slightly will cause them to go out .