pisano

Hello,

The 2007 Civic LX come standard (thank you Honda) with a MP3 jack.
They also are selling an ipod kit for their Civics.
http://automobiles.honda.com/models/...me=Civic+Sedan

I have a ipod nano. Does anyone know if I have to get the ipod kit?
Do any 2006 EX owners have any experience with the MP3 jack and using a nano?

Hilorains

Check this link before you buy the ipod kit Honda Music Link iPod Adapter Review - nuxx.net. I ordered it and sent it back unopened. Bought the tuneflex from Griffin you plug it into the ACC and the MP3 jack. Volume output is a little lower but seems to work fine.

MutantCheese

I'm a little confused. Are you asking if the onboard Honda mp3 jack will work with an ipod? If so, then yes, all you need is a cord with stereo 3.5mm jacks on both ends. I use mine with my Palm T|X and my son's Ipod Shuffle with no problems.

pisano

Mutantcheese:

Thanks you answered my question. If a simple cable will do the job then what the heck is Honda selling with their ipod kit?

Also, will the cable you mention charge my ipod while it's plugged into my car?
If not what would

Thanks again

Hilorains

The ipod kit is supposed to allow you to control your ipod thru your head unit/steering wheel controls; charge the ipod; show you what's playing etc. on the head unit display. Read my link for details on the problems people have encountered.

The 3.5mm does nothing but send the ipod signal to Aux input in the head unit. You must still use your ipod to change songs, playlists, etc. It does not charge your ipod. You will need a separate charging adaptor. The tune flex will charge and hold your Nano.

pisano

Great info!
Looks like I'll just order my 2007 Civic LS as is. The ipod kit doesn't seem worth it.

Thanks again

pico

If you are technically inclined at all, the link isnt bad. It not only charges the ipod and keeps your eyes on the road, it puts your ipod in your glove box and doesnt take up either of the other two 12v outlets (important if you have external SAT radio,radar detector,cell phone chargers, etc.) I like it a lot. Keeps my car looking clean and gives the best possible sound. I hate product reviewers who trash new tech because they cant operate it. Just like how they all hate BMW's idrive which I think is really easy to use.

Hilorains

I'll stick with the simple till something better comes along. The tuneflex costs less than $40 and does the job. The Nano is within easy reach of the steering wheel. Still debating whether I should give my wife the Nano or my old mini.

pico

I agree that yours is easy to see. I have a Belkin device just like the tuneflex that came out for the ipod mini. We used to use it in our Mazda6 but the signal isnt strong enough and is always staticy. I always hated the fact that you have to do something with that thing everytime you park. I like mine hidden.

To each his/her own.

Hilorains

Volume is a little lower but still no big deal; no problems with static in my Nissan Alty or the Civic as the Ipod plugs into the AUX input of the head unit. My Alty has a 6 CD Changer but I tossed all the CDs out now that I use the Ipod. Maybe I should be concerned about security but I just leave it in my car.

pisano

Is this the correct product?

Griffin Technology - Tuneflex

Hilorains

That's it, but for the video Ipod and not the Nano. Got mine off eBay without the cassette adaptor. Check this link:

eBay - Tuneflex, MP3 Players Accessories, Consumer Electronics items on eBay.com

Might also want to check out this new after market product from Dension. Looks promising but I haven't seen any reviews.

Dension DICE i-Honda-R3 Factory Receiver iPod Interface - CarDomain

pisano

appreciate the help

Wadely

If You Have Got The Jack, Thats All You Really Need, The Music Link Is Expensive And Annoying To Install If Your Not Savey With Tearing Apart Dashes, Also I Have A Zen Micro 8 Gb, And I Like It Way Better Than My I-pod And It Works Great With The Built In Aux Jack.

OR JUST GET AN AFTERMARKET STEREO LIKE AN ECLIPSE THAT IS I-POD READY FOR THE SAME INSTALLED PRICED OF THE MUSIC LINK, ITS AN AWESOME HEAD UNIT AND LOOKS GREAT IN THE NEW CIVICS.

Warriory2k

Sorry for a little off-topic, but today i ordered my new civic EXE 4d sedan, but i could not find aux input in the demo car... is this thing available in this model or what? I was a little bit confused, but still ordered the car, cause honda is a great car, anyways

Wadely

I Think The Aux Jack Works Just Fine

Warriory2k

i couldn't find it physically in the car. Could you please point me where this one is situated... I know, it's a little bit stupid of me, but, please help if you can

pico

Click this link...
Choose the picture 3 down on the right so you see the whole front of the car. Just forward of the shifter and ebrake, there are two spring loaded plastic covers to the right of a little storage area. one is a 12volt jack, the other is the AUX jack.

http://automobiles.honda.com/models/...me=Civic+Sedan

pico

Or look at Hilorains'. See where his tune flex is plugged in?

Wadely

not all 4 door models have the aux only 4 door ex

pico

Same spot as the coupe though...right?

Warriory2k

Thank you, guys! Hope to find this spot in my new civic in January Is it possible that only 2007 EXE models have AUX and 12V?!?!

Wadely

Only Ex Sedans Have An Aux Jack, That Goes For 06 As Well!

beto

I read somewhere that on the 2006 Sedans, only the EX had the input jack. BUT on the 2007 Sedans, both the LX and EX have them.

Wadely

Possibly, Ill Check The Lot Next Time I Go Outside.

Warriory2k

That would be nice thx

Wadely

Ok I Check And The 07 4 Door Ex And Lx Have The Aux Jack, The 06 Ex Only Had One!

Warriory2k

thx for checking the cars But i'm a bit confused, cos i ordered civic sedan 4door EXE. Actually, i live in Estonia and, probably, there can be some diff in cars complectations. What i know, is that cars first go to Norway or Sweden and then to our country. And what do you mean LX and EX?

We have 1,8i Comfort MT, 1,8i Comfort AT, 1,8i Executive MT, 1,8i Executive AT car versions. Our executive comes without navi.

Wadely

Well We Have Three Versions Of The Sedan Here In The States
Dx-lowest Model
Lx-middle Grade Model
Ex-best Grade Model

Im Assuming Your Exe Is The Best Like Our Ex

Warriory2k

Thx Hope mine Civic will have aux