Honda Civic MK8 Radio Removal & Secret Tip ! 

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@@tomgidden Cheers for the kind funny words, what module of Bluetooth adapter did you find worked?

It was an unbranded "Car Bluetooth handsfree A2DP MP3 CD changer adapter-Honda Civic CRV 2006-2013" from eBay, not even listed anymore, and even the enclosure was a generic black ABS box without any printing or labelling. The wiring was the special plug running to a generic 15-pin (?) D-plug, so I guess they cranked out many different cables for different cars. About five years after fitting I realised that it wasn't just the Vol +/- buttons on the steering wheel, but the Ch +/- buttons work as Forward/Back on the iPhone too. I'm not sure if that was a feature that came with an iPhone update or if I'd just never noticed! When I fitted mine, I thought it was a failure too, but it takes a good 10-20 seconds between the phone connecting and sound actually coming out. Even once I knew it worked, for a long time I kept fiddling as the BT connecting tended to pause my iPhone, and then I'd wonder if it worked, press something else which would then mess up the whole sequence. What I thought was an unreliable process turned out just to be a sloooow one, requiring patience. If on CD/AUX and the stereo display indicates track 88 or 99 (usually 99) it usually eventually works. Failing that, I'm afraid you were just unlucky with the particular one you bought. Mine certainly wasn't anything special or high-quality!

Ah, the box itself is identical to the one in eBay item 204289440816; I'm avoiding links, due to RU-vid's auto-moderation. That item's for an Audi, though. It's not the same as the one that comes up for a search for Honda Civic Bluetooth Aux. When I finally get the stamina to get in my car and fit the touchscreen, I'll get some better details on the working module, if that helps.

@@tomgidden thanks again, I've fitted different devices to different cars with good results, but the Honda is my little computer car, I've not paid too much attention to mods. If you can remember what plug you went into at the back that would be amazing,!

No idea -- it was 9 years ago! -- but I'll take a look when I get it apart. I _think_ I'm taking the whole lot out for this upgrade, so I'll photograph everything; if nothing else just so I can put it back later if necessary. All goes well I'll have a go this weekend.

Some electrical components on PCB in radio have worn out

@@dej_mien4095 I have read elsewhere that it’s probably the radio itself that’s knackered 🙄 would you know if I get the radio out and just unplug it at the back then fit the radio back in I won’t get any problems? I know of course I won’t have a radio but my work around I’m using right now is I’ve taken the radio fuse out but that’s also cut the power to my cigarette lighter

the only consequence of removing the radio and disconnecting it is to restore the radio to its factory settings.

@@dej_mien4095 ahh ok thank you I’ll probably end up doing that then, if it’s shot anyway I’ll just leave it unplugged at least I’ll be able to charge my phone and have the clock display back lol

Having same issue did you find what it was . Seems to be a lot of heat gestated under radio ?

Hi there, I too do not have an AUX socket despite showing on my Radio. I didn't notice a spare loom for the AUX when I removed the centre console though. It would be probably easier to find what plug at the back of the Radio can be used for AUX, then you can plug in a Bluetooth module to stream wirelessly,

Thanks mate . If my videos help then my work is done🙃. I did the same on my Merc, has the same thing with 2 screws as well. I'll get round to getting that adaptor! Thanks

don't know if the info is still needed...but i got a bluetooth adapter plugged in the aux port and it works perfectly...no unwated noise and the receiver is clear

can you please link the adapter you got@@Olabamiji1

Do you know I haven't yet, but I will find a way ! Keep me subscribed and I'll let you know

Oh interesting, thanks for that

@@GrooveOn also that module is garbage I will return it. It takes over the whole sound no option to turn it off, so you have no cd no radio no satnav etc. Lapower ones are the best but difficult to find.

@@btnetro thanks I was going to buy again

What module is it? I heard that yatour bta works good and you can even control music with buttons on steering wheel.

@@lucthelittle yatour indeed is good and yes you can use swc

Hi there, the person who had the car previously had removed the original clips unfortunately, however all I did was buy a multi pack from eBay like this.... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384755260948?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ss1gbm8atcg&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=hM34COOAS2q&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY. The hole that the clip goes into was about 5mm

Thanks for the kind words, interesting that your temperature control doesn't come on, I wonder if it takes power via the old stereo connector and loops through etc? Is it a pain to try and plug in the old stereo and see if the temperature control works again?

@@GrooveOn I should be able to going to try later ill let you know, thank you kindly for the reply 🙏

@@2601johnboy I had a little look into this, it seems that others have had similar issues. Is your adaptor plug a Connects2 ? First you have to fully plug in both ends of the Connects2 SWC black box (complete the loop). The ISO harness is the last thing you plug in, and should hear a beep. Maybe unplug just the ISO harness, then reconnect it. Then see if the SWC functions can be programmed.? It looks like all harnesses need to be connected to create the loop and done in an order perhaps?

@@GrooveOn no I was trying to see if there's a bypass rather than using connect 2 I put the old stereo back together as it comes apart in 2 pieces, it seems the whole stereo its a full circuit in itself as the screen came back on when I plugged it all back in, I don't have the patience so may have to buy the connect2 sadly

I had an aftermarket touchscreen stereo professional fitted and I lost my dash display. They said they could of connected it but the wiring kits were expensive so I just left it without, I don't miss it at all

It's next to gear stick, this forum should help you... www.civinfo.com/threads/location-of-airbag-srs-module.104164/

@@GrooveOn thanks 👍

I have the same smell it turned out to be the heater resistor that had gone

I've done another video if you have a look on my channel on how to replace the resistor is quite easy

Thanks a lot !

@@war3405if you buy a resistor on Amazon they have a really good returns policy if you have any issues. When you install it I found it easier to work on your back

I wrapped it myself

No, I need to try again!

No leaks anywhere fortunately,

@@GrooveOn can i send you a link with a common fault? Prevention better than cure

@@GrooveOn ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aVvwqJ85ArU.htmlsi=DZbm23HteuVNwK0V

@@GrooveOn quite a few videos with the same fault. Drying out boot a huge pain, prevention better than cure here.

@@echoecho5244 of course that is very kind, I had a leak on the front, thought it was from outside but turned out to be a badly fitted AC seal. I know the rear seals at the tailgate hinge can lealk.

My radio doesn't have aux function sadly

Nope, thing there mate

Strange. Mine is there.

Oh really, thanks, will need to check my settings thanks