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ashtray · Joined: 27 Jan 2008 Posts: 3

I installed the Car2PC tonight in my 2003 Accord EX-L with OEM Navi and XM. I used the Hon1 Y cable and plugged in both my XM and Car2PC adapter.

Although I am getting sound perfectly through the adapter, I am unable to control it with WinAmp or Media Player. I didn't spend much time on this yet and will poke around a bit more. The radio in this car doesn't have buttons 1-6 but I hope to be able to switch using the Ch+/- buttons on the steering wheel.

The main reason for this post is that now XM sounds really bad. If I unplug the Car2PC adapter from the Y cable, XM returns to its full glory.
Is there anything I'm doing wrong here?

Many thanks,
Ashtray

jbors · Site Admin Joined: 12 Nov 2004 Posts: 1675

When did you get the interface ?

ashtray · Joined: 27 Jan 2008 Posts: 3

Hi jbors,
I received it 2-3 weeks ago; invoice date 1/12/08. Can't remember the exact day it came in.

You can hear the carpc sound when you switch over to XM1 and XM2 which is to be expected. But when the carpc is not making sound or even with the carpc disconnected, XM has a lot of static and is choppy.

Conooooooo · Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 2

What interface adapter did you get?

How did you get XM on your factory radio? Just got the nav software update and I though that would do it.

ashtray · Joined: 27 Jan 2008 Posts: 3

I tried to post a link with an image but it wouldn't let me.

jbors has been supporting me via email and has been very responsive. He found that I had the wrong firmware and sent me a new chip with the correct one but I just received it today and I haven't installed it yet.

My '04 Accord EX-L came with OEM Navi and OEM XM. I think this was an option on the '03 Accords as well.

Conooooooo · Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 2

The '03 did not even offer XM as an option other than that dash kit that went under the radio in place of the "bucket" under the radio. Appreicate all of your help thus far.

k-alt · Joined: 26 Nov 2008 Posts: 4

Hello jbors, i would like to know if this problem was soved since i am trying to get the car2pc adapter for my 05 accord with navi.

Thanks
Kc

k-alt · Joined: 26 Nov 2008 Posts: 4

Any updates?

jbors · Site Admin Joined: 12 Nov 2004 Posts: 1675

What is the problem you're referencing ?
I do not remember issues lately with Accord 05.

k-alt · Joined: 26 Nov 2008 Posts: 4

I have read on several forums that the car2pc adapter does not work buttons for accords with oem navigation. Im looking to buy one but just want to make sure its 100% compatible.

jbors · Site Admin Joined: 12 Nov 2004 Posts: 1675

Hmm, we did not get such reports. Where did you read it ?

k-alt · Joined: 26 Nov 2008 Posts: 4

I think I read it on mp3car but I just purchased the adapter. I’ll let you know how it goes.