Our take on the P.I.E Aux Input Adapter For Honda

by Tim Sprinkle

Important Note: Your Honda radio may be code protected. Please verify that the code is available from your Honda dealer before disconnecting your battery for this installation.

Got a portable music player? Then you probably know that a direct connection to your vehicle's radio will give you the best possible sound quality. The Precision Interface Electronics HON98-AUX adapter lets you convert the CD changer port on your Honda factory stereo into an auxiliary input, suitable for connecting an add-on satellite radio tuner, portable music player, or other audio source.

Just plug the 14-pin data connector on the adapter cable into the factory radio's changer port, connect your portable player to the adapter's RCA inputs, press "CD" on the radio, and go! This adapter uses the CD changer port — once connected, you can't use a changer with your factory radio. If you have a factory cassette player, you'll make the connection directly to that, rather than to the receiver. Warranty: 90 days.

Please enter your vehicle information or call a Sales Advisor at 1-888-955-6000 to find out if this adapter is compatible with your vehicle.

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Aux input adapter
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Overview: DPX Auxiliary input converters by PIE (Precision Interface Electronics) are designed to convert the CD Changer port of the OEM radio (with CD Changer controls) into an auxiliary input. Devices such as Satellite Radios, DVD Players, VCRs, MP3 Players, and Game Systems can be added the the OEM radio without an FM Modulator. DPX Technology maintains full function of all factory steering wheel and rear seat controls.

Compatibility: The HON98-AUX allows you to add an auxiliary input to the factory radio in select Honda vehicles. The adapter plugs into the factory system using the supplied harness, avoiding wire splicing and modifications.

Note: The adapter takes the place of the CD changer, so you cannot have a CD changer and the adapter connected to your vehicle at the same time.

Mounting: The adapter can be secured to any flat surface.

Connections: The adapter has a stereo RCA input to connect to your auxiliary audio device (no audio cable included). On the other side, the adapter has a rectangular 10-pin jack that interfaces with the supplied harness. The adapter end of the harness has the 10-pin plug and the other end has a rectangular 14-pin plug which plugs into the factory radio.

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4 out of 5

Works well with on design flaw

Written By JeffL, Vashon, WA on Monday, September 19, 2011

Installed unit on a 2002 Honda Accord LX with an AM/FM disc player. Directions were clearly written and installation was straightforward. Unit functioned as intended but there is a persistent electrical hum coming from the speakers. This is somewhat annoying but I'm willing to tolerate it to facilitate continued use of my car speakers for this purpose. P.I.E. should consider a design enhancement to correct this problem.