USA Spec iPod® Interface for Honda Connects your iPod to select Honda/Acura factory radios Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos Does it work with my system? Item# 581PA15HON offer details Item# 581PA15HON Review Summary 142 people say In Stock Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $149.99 Add to cart + Add to wishlist | Email me alerts for this product See related offers and ways to save Special Financing Available Buy this item and earn up to 150 Rewards points By buying this product you'll earn up to 150 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you’ll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You’ll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you’ll get credit for the points either way). Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Our take on the USA Spec iPod® Interface for Honda by Zak Billmeier Why would I need an iPod® adapter? An iPod adapter allows you to connect your iPod to your car stereo, then access your playlists with your stereo's controls - a great idea for several reasons. One, you can scroll through your song titles on your stereo's larger display, instead of squinting down at your iPod. Two, you can route the adapter cable to your glove compartment or center console, so your iPod stays safely out of sight. Three, the iPod adapter keeps your iPod fully charged, so it's ready to rock when you leave your car. And last of all, some adapters bypass your iPod's internal digital-to-analog converter, using your stereo's superior DAC to turn your files back into music. You can take it with you. Just because you've got a factory radio in your Honda or Acura, doesn't mean you have to leave your iPod at home, along with the hours and hours of music it contains. Just install USA Spec's iPod interface — it not only allows you to listen to all your favorite tunes through your car's speakers, it even lets you control song and playlist selections right from your radio. And with your iPhone® connected, you can even stream music from popular Internet services like PANDORA®, Livio Radio, iHeartRadio, and more. Just mount the compact interface box in a hidden location in your vehicle, and connect the adapter cable to your compatible Honda or Acura factory radio. Plug your iPod into the interface — you can control volume, source, song selection, and up to five different play lists right from the radio. It'll even display song info when used with newer vehicles equipped with a satellite-ready factory stereo. And the interface charges most iPods while connected. You'll get a handy auxiliary input for connecting other sources, such as a satellite radio or another type of MP3 player. Please enter your vehicle information and check Installation Details to find out if this adapter is compatible with your vehicle. You can also call an Advisor at 1-888-955-6000 for help. Compatibility Note: Be sure to check "Hands-on Research" for specific iPod model compatibility with this iPod adapter. Highlights:iPod connection adapter for select Honda factory stereosmanage the iPod via your radio's XM satellite radio or CD changer controlsadjust volume, track up/down, fast forward/rewinduse up to five playlists (select five favorites, or Auto Playlist will let you choose from the first five on your iPod)when iPhone is connected, you can stream tunes from popular Internet services like PANDORA®, Livo Radio, and iHeartRadioDual Mode allows you to control everything via the iPod itself, giving you access to all playlistscompatible with all iPod and iPod mini models equipped with a dock connector and iPod software update 2004-04-28, or higherauxiliary input (RCA) for connecting additional music sourceswarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Adapter Type Loading... iPod audio in w/ iPod control Vehicle Specific Loading... Honda/Acura Brand Specific Loading... No Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year iPod Compatibility Full-Size Loading... Classic/5Gen/4Gen Nano Loading... Nano6/Nano5/Nano4/Nano3/Nano2/ Touch Loading... Touch4/Touch3/Touch2/Touch1 Mini Loading... Mini2/Mini1 iPhone Loading... Phone4S/Phone4/Phone3GS/Phone3 Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual PA15-HON2 iPod to Honda/Acura interface 6' iPod to interface cable (CB-PA105) 14-Pin to 14-pin connector harness (CAS-HXM) 14-Pin to 8-Pin connector cable (CAS-H2Y) Owner's Manual Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The USA SPEC PA15-HON2 interface connects a compatible iPod to select Honda and Acura audio systems. Its on-board software translates commands from your Honda/Acura radio's in-dash CD-changer or XM controls into commands the iPod understands. This interface enables the iPod to coexist with your Honda/Acura in-dash CD-changer or XM tuner, and provides the following benefits: iPod Direct Connect: Directs the iPod's audio output to your Honda/Acura's vehicle audio system for optimal sound quality playback iPod Control: Controls the iPod via vehicle's radio and steering wheel controls (when applicable) Song up/down Playlist/disc select, shuffle and random play features all control iPod Auto Skip 10+ songs in each play list with factory in-dash CD Changer FF button Auto skip to end of play list with factory in-dash CD Changer FF button Auto memory feature - Auto locates last song listened to on each play list Auto Maintain current play list when migrating from portable to in car use iPhone App Streaming: Supports your iPhone's audio streaming apps, such as Pandora, Livio, iHeart Radio, SiriusXM & more (in Direct mode only). iPod Charging: Charges the iPod's internal battery, and charging stops automatically at one hour after the iPod is paused; the iPod goes into sleep mode when charging stops Vehicle Compatibility: Please consult the Crutchfield Vehicle Selector to see if your vehicle is compatible. iPod Compatibility: The PA15-HON2 is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features when connected to a compatible Honda or Acura factory radio (as of 2/24/2012): iPod/iPhone Model Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Charge Audio Video Head Unit iPod/iPhone Song/Artist Text Track Info dock connector 3rd N/A N N N N N N N clickwheel color 4th 3.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y mini 1st 1.4.1 Y N Y N Y Y Y 2nd 1.4.1 Y N Y N Y Y Y video 5th 1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y Y Y Y Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4th 1.0.4 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 5th 1.0.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 6th 1.1 PC Y N Y Y Y Y Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3rd 4.3.5 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4th 5.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3G 4.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3GS 4.3.5 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4 5.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4S 5.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y iPad 1 5.0.1 N N N N N N N 2 5.0.1 N N N N N N N Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to revert to the older software version or wait until a newer software update is available. Control Modes: The iPod interface adapter features the following control modes: Playlist Mode: You can create up to 6 favorite mobile playlist then use your radio's in-dash CD changer or XM radio controls to access and control your playlists. Direct Mode: Gives you complete control of your iPod while it is connected to the factory radio. Your iPod is not locked out while connected to the radio and you are able to manually access your complete iPod content. The Radio still can adjust song up/down random or shuffle play but you can manually control your iPod and select any playlist, genre or Artist of your choice. Folder Mode: You can access three folders (Playlist, Artist, and Album) on your iPod from your Honda/Acura radio to search for your music. Note: When using the factory radio's XM controls, the iPod will be controlled through XM preset 1, while your factory XM radio will be controlled through XM preset 2. App Streaming (in Direct Mode): Direct mode also lets you listen to the sound from your iPhone's downloaded music apps (such as Pandora, iHeart Radio, SiriusXM, etc.) through your factory head unit & speakers. You will continue to control your iPhone's apps & view song/artist information from its touchscreen. Note: Your iPhone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. You will also need applicable music service accounts. iPod Text: The USA SPEC PA15-HON2 allows iPod text on all compatible Honda/Acura factory radios that have a satellite button but do not have navigation (factory navigation systems do not support iPod text display using this adapter). Artist name and song title will be displayed on the factory radio. Auxiliary Input: In addition to the iPod input on the PA15-HON2 there is an auxiliary input (RCA) for use with another source, such as a DVD system, satellite radio, etc. This aux input can be used with or without the iPod connected. To use the auxiliary input on the interface, dip switch #1 is set to the "On" position. Product Reviews Review Summary Average Customer Review: 142 people say: 5 Star: (91) 4 Star: (37) 3 Star: (9) 2 Star: (3) 1 Star: (2) Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. 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Your review should be posted within seven days. 1-10 of 142 items >> 10 Per Page 20 Per Page 50 Per Page Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness 5 out of 5 Get out your 'Oh' face - 2007 Honda Accord Coupe EX Written By HondaManDo, Lexington, KY on Monday, June 14, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I don't have NAVI, XM or dual climate on my car. I bought the 160GB iPod Classic a few months ago. I wanted an EASY "stealth" install for my iPod and this interface. After surveying the car's interior for a while and watching several videos on the net, I wanted to pass along my experience. For the iPod, I surveyed 3 spots: glovebox, cd storage compartment under the radio and the center console storage compartment. I chose the cd storage compartment. The USA Spec interface fits perfectly in a completely unused space (in my car) above the middle air vents in the dash. Follow CF's excellent pic instructions and remove the cd compartment and vent cover. Don't remove radio, no need. Also, unhinge the glove box but don't remove. Drill a 1/2" hole near the back bottom side of the cd compartment. Pass the USA Spec connector for the iPod through this hole. Above the vents you'll find a nice open area with a plastic support "T" brace. Velco and zip tie the interface in the brace's middle. With glovebox unhinged, route both interface cables up beside the passenger side of the radio and vent to the top. It appears the USA Spec instructions have been improved compared to original posters experiences. All instructions were spot on. I've been smiling ever since the install. There is a slight volume difference between iPod and regular cds in the dash changer. CDs are just a bit louder per volume level. But the iPod's audio processor produces better quality sound. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Get This! Written By Lam, Waldorf, MD on Monday, April 26, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I was getting sick of FM transmitter cutting in and out, choosing the right channel while driving which is very dangerous. So I decided to go with an integrated approach and glad I did. Although it is little bit more expensive here, the service and instructions you get from Crutchfield is worth it. You will get detailed instructions of how to open open your stereo to install this device and you're done! The installation was so easy that it only took me 30 minutes, even though I have never opened up my car stereo before. Navigation can getting used to, but once you learn what the preset folders are for, it is so intuitive. The only problem I have is that when you plug in your iPod/iPhone, it automatically sets the playlist to playing all songs. But you can easily switch to the playlist you want. The option to take direct control of your iPod/iPhone is also very helpful. The Aux inputs will come in handy in the future for other devices. I can now concentrate while driving instead of messing around with the FM transmitter. I highly recommend this and it is worth every single penny. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 USA Spec iPod® Interface for Honda Written By , Green Bay, WI on Thursday, April 22, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Installed in a 2007 Honda Accord. Worked so far as promised. Had noise from the MP3 aux jack but was able to correct by adding a matching transformer. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Works better than expected, easy install Written By Madcow, Broomfield, CO on Thursday, July 22, 2010 Twenty minutes from opening the box to having this baby installed and working in my 2006 Honda Pilot. This unit works great with Ipod and Iphone (3G, streaming Pandora). The mixed mode (steering will controls and Ipod direct controls) works really well with streaming audio. I believe this is the only adapter that allows you to continue using the factory XM radio along with the Ipod adapter. This is a big feature! I appreciate the fact that I can also select AUX input and use my Android phone to stream Pandora. I did not even have to drill any holes to route the cables as the Pilot has a nice little slot beneath the "not an ashtray" that accomodates the cables. One caution is to look up the official honda panel removal instructions before starting. The Honda instructions describe the removal of one extra sub panel that makes it possible to remove the bezel with your bare hands. Great product! Just wish they made one for my Dodge Truck. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Amazing Product - Amazingly Easy Installation Written By Kevin, Granger, Indiana on Sunday, June 27, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This thing works like a charm and installation was a breeze. I have a 2003 Honda Accord LX with CD/AUX button (not XM). Took me about 40 minutes to install - just wanted to make sure I did not break off any tabs removing the panels. Removed the screws - plugged the cable into the bottom of the radio (did not have to remove the radio for this installation - again - no XM with this radio). Put everything back and started up without any problems. Unlike the others I left the 'control box' free floating - I did not velcro it or attach it to anything and I left it to the right of the CD Box (under the radio). Like others I drilled a hole into the back of the CD Box, put a grommet on it and fed the wire that connects to the iPod through the hole. Now my iPod and all the wires are hidden from view when the CD Box cover is closed. Things to watch for: 1. The dip switches just follow the installation guide and the indicators on the control box to determine which way to set the dip switches.2. Remember to create new playlists that start with HONDA1 through HONDA6 - you can add any other names or characters after the HONDA3 - they get automatically assigned to the 'disc' buttons on the radio. Disc 7 is all music and Disc 8 is direct control via the iPod 3. My iPod locked up once when I was on direct control (Disc 8) and tried to control the iPod through the radio - just had to reset the iPod and I was on my way again - not an issue - just be aware. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 I have been smiling for a month! Written By Jeremy, Edmond, OK (OKC) on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I have a 2003 Accord EX with dual zone A/C, but no navi or XM. The install is all of 4 screws and about 30 minutes, pull out the ashtray and the storage compartment under the radio, plug in the USA adapter to the plug on the bottom of the radio and put it all back together. I went a step further by routing the cable to my ipod thru the center console into the compartment under the center armrest, i drilled a 1/2" hole in the aux power and ran the cable thru it. With this install the USA controll box is zip tied under the radio behind the storage compartment and the ipod itself is in the storage in the center armrest. No wires exposed, no ipod exposed and the steering wheel radio controls work the ipod so I have not even had to touch my ipod unless I wanted to play a specific song. For a month I have had the ipod on shuffle and use the steering wheel controls to skip a song if I don't want to hear it. The sound is great, I tried a couple of FM transmitters and the sound was bad! With this the sound is just as good as a CD! If I had to pick one complaint and it is very minor the fast forward and reverse really doesn't do much on the radio controls, but you still have those features on the ipod. If you have an ipod and want to hear it in your car this is THE way to go, I would do it again! I just wish I would have done it a long time ago! Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Life Saver Written By Candz, Leominster, MA on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This product is a live saver. I thought i was stuck with either replacing the climate control section with a product that had mixed reviews or install an aftermarket head unit in the pocket underneath the factory stereo( which my wife did not want) I actually found it in the crutchfield catalog by accident and saw that the reviews were good. I bought it and could not be happier. The sound quality is awesome and it saved me from buying another stereo for my honda accord. Plus the wife is happy. The installation was easy. If I had to complain about anything, it would be the 6 foot ipod cord that I have to stuff in the pocket next to the interface. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 USA Spec iPod® Interface for Honda Written By David, Denver, CO on Sunday, March 14, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This system is exactly what an iPOD adapter should do when it integrates with your car, unlike the HondaLink system, this one fully integrates into a 2007 Odyssey with XM, Navi, and Rear Entertainment without losing any functionality. When the IPod is connected it takes over XM1, when it's disconnected XM1 works as it always does. With the ability to see track information right on the radio screen and the ability to access the iPOD in 4 different modes it's a perfect addition to our car entertainment system. For added bonus it can even be wired into the small drawer under the DVD making it a hidden clean install.Great Product and Great Buy! 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 almost perfect - 05 Accord EX sedan Written By Jeffrey, Northern NJ on Sunday, March 07, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I do a lot of mid-distance driving (3-5 hrs), so I want more variety than 6 CDs provides. I love with the enormous amount of music available anytime/anywhere from an IPod I ordered this from Crutchfield and it was here in a couple of days. My mechanic installed it for me for $60. It comes with a long cable that pugs into your IPOD connector. The Vol +/- and Next/last track control on the steering column work with this. It also charges your IPod while you listen. Sound quality is excellent-far better than the FM radio adaptor solution- but only slightly better than the cassette adaptor solution: if you have a tape player in your car, that's probably your best option. Operation takes a little while to figure out. Default when you plug it in is that it shows up as CD-7 (my car has the factory 6 CD-X) and it plays is some variation of the playlist you last listened too, but you cant control the music from the IPod. However, when it is plugged in, if you hit the 6 (+) button on the dashboard CD selector, it shows up as CD-8 and then you pick your songs/playlists as normal on the IPod. This was definitely worth the price(installed) I spent on this. If you can afford it, this is a much better solution than the FM radio adaptor. If this had a quick dock that you could just slide the iPod into, this would be perfect. In the interests of safety, please plug in your IPod and select your play list before you start driving! Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Easy enough! Great product Written By Jessica, Ardmore PA on Monday, February 22, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. My 2007 Accord SE has limited options for hooking an iPod into the factory stereo--no XM or NAV, just a "CD/AUX" button. My local big box store told me they couldn't do it. Yeah, right. Went to another place, who quoted me $250+ for a similar install with a different product. I found this product, read the reviews here, and decided I could try to do it myself. And I did! I was a little scared about prying all of these pieces off of my car and disabling the battery, but it was fine. It took a few tries to get the wiring correct, but I got it to work. FYI, I did not need the set of wires pictured in the lower right of the photo above. Sound is pretty awesome. I've previously been using an FM transmitter, and I'm admittedly not a car audio snob, so take that proclamation with a grain of salt. I love that I can control the iPod from the steering wheel, the stereo itself, OR from the iPod itself. I love that the iPod charges while I'm driving, and that it turns itself off and on when my car turns off and on. It's like it's a part of the car now! I agree with some of the other reviews, about too much cable being provided and having to deal with tucking it away somewhere. But I'd rather have that problem than not having enough cable. Also agree that it wasn't necessary to yank out the entire stereo-just plugged right into the bottom once the storage compartment came out. (Be careful putting that thing back in-I knocked loose the iPod plug the first time I put it back!) 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? 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Our take on the USA Spec iPod® Interface for Honda by Zak Billmeier Why would I need an iPod® adapter? An iPod adapter allows you to connect your iPod to your car stereo, then access your playlists with your stereo's controls - a great idea for several reasons. One, you can scroll through your song titles on your stereo's larger display, instead of squinting down at your iPod. Two, you can route the adapter cable to your glove compartment or center console, so your iPod stays safely out of sight. Three, the iPod adapter keeps your iPod fully charged, so it's ready to rock when you leave your car. And last of all, some adapters bypass your iPod's internal digital-to-analog converter, using your stereo's superior DAC to turn your files back into music. You can take it with you. Just because you've got a factory radio in your Honda or Acura, doesn't mean you have to leave your iPod at home, along with the hours and hours of music it contains. Just install USA Spec's iPod interface — it not only allows you to listen to all your favorite tunes through your car's speakers, it even lets you control song and playlist selections right from your radio. And with your iPhone® connected, you can even stream music from popular Internet services like PANDORA®, Livio Radio, iHeartRadio, and more. Just mount the compact interface box in a hidden location in your vehicle, and connect the adapter cable to your compatible Honda or Acura factory radio. Plug your iPod into the interface — you can control volume, source, song selection, and up to five different play lists right from the radio. It'll even display song info when used with newer vehicles equipped with a satellite-ready factory stereo. And the interface charges most iPods while connected. You'll get a handy auxiliary input for connecting other sources, such as a satellite radio or another type of MP3 player. Please enter your vehicle information and check Installation Details to find out if this adapter is compatible with your vehicle. You can also call an Advisor at 1-888-955-6000 for help. Compatibility Note: Be sure to check "Hands-on Research" for specific iPod model compatibility with this iPod adapter. Highlights:iPod connection adapter for select Honda factory stereosmanage the iPod via your radio's XM satellite radio or CD changer controlsadjust volume, track up/down, fast forward/rewinduse up to five playlists (select five favorites, or Auto Playlist will let you choose from the first five on your iPod)when iPhone is connected, you can stream tunes from popular Internet services like PANDORA®, Livo Radio, and iHeartRadioDual Mode allows you to control everything via the iPod itself, giving you access to all playlistscompatible with all iPod and iPod mini models equipped with a dock connector and iPod software update 2004-04-28, or higherauxiliary input (RCA) for connecting additional music sourceswarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Adapter Type Loading... iPod audio in w/ iPod control Vehicle Specific Loading... Honda/Acura Brand Specific Loading... No Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year iPod Compatibility Full-Size Loading... Classic/5Gen/4Gen Nano Loading... Nano6/Nano5/Nano4/Nano3/Nano2/ Touch Loading... Touch4/Touch3/Touch2/Touch1 Mini Loading... Mini2/Mini1 iPhone Loading... Phone4S/Phone4/Phone3GS/Phone3 Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual PA15-HON2 iPod to Honda/Acura interface 6' iPod to interface cable (CB-PA105) 14-Pin to 14-pin connector harness (CAS-HXM) 14-Pin to 8-Pin connector cable (CAS-H2Y) Owner's Manual Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The USA SPEC PA15-HON2 interface connects a compatible iPod to select Honda and Acura audio systems. Its on-board software translates commands from your Honda/Acura radio's in-dash CD-changer or XM controls into commands the iPod understands. This interface enables the iPod to coexist with your Honda/Acura in-dash CD-changer or XM tuner, and provides the following benefits: iPod Direct Connect: Directs the iPod's audio output to your Honda/Acura's vehicle audio system for optimal sound quality playback iPod Control: Controls the iPod via vehicle's radio and steering wheel controls (when applicable) Song up/down Playlist/disc select, shuffle and random play features all control iPod Auto Skip 10+ songs in each play list with factory in-dash CD Changer FF button Auto skip to end of play list with factory in-dash CD Changer FF button Auto memory feature - Auto locates last song listened to on each play list Auto Maintain current play list when migrating from portable to in car use iPhone App Streaming: Supports your iPhone's audio streaming apps, such as Pandora, Livio, iHeart Radio, SiriusXM & more (in Direct mode only). iPod Charging: Charges the iPod's internal battery, and charging stops automatically at one hour after the iPod is paused; the iPod goes into sleep mode when charging stops Vehicle Compatibility: Please consult the Crutchfield Vehicle Selector to see if your vehicle is compatible. iPod Compatibility: The PA15-HON2 is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features when connected to a compatible Honda or Acura factory radio (as of 2/24/2012): iPod/iPhone Model Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Charge Audio Video Head Unit iPod/iPhone Song/Artist Text Track Info dock connector 3rd N/A N N N N N N N clickwheel color 4th 3.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y mini 1st 1.4.1 Y N Y N Y Y Y 2nd 1.4.1 Y N Y N Y Y Y video 5th 1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y Y Y Y Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4th 1.0.4 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 5th 1.0.2 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 6th 1.1 PC Y N Y Y Y Y Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3rd 4.3.5 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4th 5.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3G 4.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3GS 4.3.5 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4 5.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y 4S 5.0.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y iPad 1 5.0.1 N N N N N N N 2 5.0.1 N N N N N N N Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to revert to the older software version or wait until a newer software update is available. Control Modes: The iPod interface adapter features the following control modes: Playlist Mode: You can create up to 6 favorite mobile playlist then use your radio's in-dash CD changer or XM radio controls to access and control your playlists. Direct Mode: Gives you complete control of your iPod while it is connected to the factory radio. Your iPod is not locked out while connected to the radio and you are able to manually access your complete iPod content. The Radio still can adjust song up/down random or shuffle play but you can manually control your iPod and select any playlist, genre or Artist of your choice. Folder Mode: You can access three folders (Playlist, Artist, and Album) on your iPod from your Honda/Acura radio to search for your music. Note: When using the factory radio's XM controls, the iPod will be controlled through XM preset 1, while your factory XM radio will be controlled through XM preset 2. App Streaming (in Direct Mode): Direct mode also lets you listen to the sound from your iPhone's downloaded music apps (such as Pandora, iHeart Radio, SiriusXM, etc.) through your factory head unit & speakers. You will continue to control your iPhone's apps & view song/artist information from its touchscreen. Note: Your iPhone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. You will also need applicable music service accounts. iPod Text: The USA SPEC PA15-HON2 allows iPod text on all compatible Honda/Acura factory radios that have a satellite button but do not have navigation (factory navigation systems do not support iPod text display using this adapter). Artist name and song title will be displayed on the factory radio. Auxiliary Input: In addition to the iPod input on the PA15-HON2 there is an auxiliary input (RCA) for use with another source, such as a DVD system, satellite radio, etc. This aux input can be used with or without the iPod connected. To use the auxiliary input on the interface, dip switch #1 is set to the "On" position.
5 out of 5 Get out your 'Oh' face - 2007 Honda Accord Coupe EX Written By HondaManDo, Lexington, KY on Monday, June 14, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I don't have NAVI, XM or dual climate on my car. I bought the 160GB iPod Classic a few months ago. I wanted an EASY "stealth" install for my iPod and this interface. After surveying the car's interior for a while and watching several videos on the net, I wanted to pass along my experience. For the iPod, I surveyed 3 spots: glovebox, cd storage compartment under the radio and the center console storage compartment. I chose the cd storage compartment. The USA Spec interface fits perfectly in a completely unused space (in my car) above the middle air vents in the dash. Follow CF's excellent pic instructions and remove the cd compartment and vent cover. Don't remove radio, no need. Also, unhinge the glove box but don't remove. Drill a 1/2" hole near the back bottom side of the cd compartment. Pass the USA Spec connector for the iPod through this hole. Above the vents you'll find a nice open area with a plastic support "T" brace. Velco and zip tie the interface in the brace's middle. With glovebox unhinged, route both interface cables up beside the passenger side of the radio and vent to the top. It appears the USA Spec instructions have been improved compared to original posters experiences. All instructions were spot on. I've been smiling ever since the install. There is a slight volume difference between iPod and regular cds in the dash changer. CDs are just a bit louder per volume level. But the iPod's audio processor produces better quality sound. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Get This! Written By Lam, Waldorf, MD on Monday, April 26, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I was getting sick of FM transmitter cutting in and out, choosing the right channel while driving which is very dangerous. So I decided to go with an integrated approach and glad I did. Although it is little bit more expensive here, the service and instructions you get from Crutchfield is worth it. You will get detailed instructions of how to open open your stereo to install this device and you're done! The installation was so easy that it only took me 30 minutes, even though I have never opened up my car stereo before. Navigation can getting used to, but once you learn what the preset folders are for, it is so intuitive. The only problem I have is that when you plug in your iPod/iPhone, it automatically sets the playlist to playing all songs. But you can easily switch to the playlist you want. The option to take direct control of your iPod/iPhone is also very helpful. The Aux inputs will come in handy in the future for other devices. I can now concentrate while driving instead of messing around with the FM transmitter. I highly recommend this and it is worth every single penny. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 USA Spec iPod® Interface for Honda Written By , Green Bay, WI on Thursday, April 22, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Installed in a 2007 Honda Accord. Worked so far as promised. Had noise from the MP3 aux jack but was able to correct by adding a matching transformer. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Works better than expected, easy install Written By Madcow, Broomfield, CO on Thursday, July 22, 2010 Twenty minutes from opening the box to having this baby installed and working in my 2006 Honda Pilot. This unit works great with Ipod and Iphone (3G, streaming Pandora). The mixed mode (steering will controls and Ipod direct controls) works really well with streaming audio. I believe this is the only adapter that allows you to continue using the factory XM radio along with the Ipod adapter. This is a big feature! I appreciate the fact that I can also select AUX input and use my Android phone to stream Pandora. I did not even have to drill any holes to route the cables as the Pilot has a nice little slot beneath the "not an ashtray" that accomodates the cables. One caution is to look up the official honda panel removal instructions before starting. The Honda instructions describe the removal of one extra sub panel that makes it possible to remove the bezel with your bare hands. Great product! Just wish they made one for my Dodge Truck. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Amazing Product - Amazingly Easy Installation Written By Kevin, Granger, Indiana on Sunday, June 27, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This thing works like a charm and installation was a breeze. I have a 2003 Honda Accord LX with CD/AUX button (not XM). Took me about 40 minutes to install - just wanted to make sure I did not break off any tabs removing the panels. Removed the screws - plugged the cable into the bottom of the radio (did not have to remove the radio for this installation - again - no XM with this radio). Put everything back and started up without any problems. Unlike the others I left the 'control box' free floating - I did not velcro it or attach it to anything and I left it to the right of the CD Box (under the radio). Like others I drilled a hole into the back of the CD Box, put a grommet on it and fed the wire that connects to the iPod through the hole. Now my iPod and all the wires are hidden from view when the CD Box cover is closed. Things to watch for: 1. The dip switches just follow the installation guide and the indicators on the control box to determine which way to set the dip switches.2. Remember to create new playlists that start with HONDA1 through HONDA6 - you can add any other names or characters after the HONDA3 - they get automatically assigned to the 'disc' buttons on the radio. Disc 7 is all music and Disc 8 is direct control via the iPod 3. My iPod locked up once when I was on direct control (Disc 8) and tried to control the iPod through the radio - just had to reset the iPod and I was on my way again - not an issue - just be aware. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 I have been smiling for a month! Written By Jeremy, Edmond, OK (OKC) on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I have a 2003 Accord EX with dual zone A/C, but no navi or XM. The install is all of 4 screws and about 30 minutes, pull out the ashtray and the storage compartment under the radio, plug in the USA adapter to the plug on the bottom of the radio and put it all back together. I went a step further by routing the cable to my ipod thru the center console into the compartment under the center armrest, i drilled a 1/2" hole in the aux power and ran the cable thru it. With this install the USA controll box is zip tied under the radio behind the storage compartment and the ipod itself is in the storage in the center armrest. No wires exposed, no ipod exposed and the steering wheel radio controls work the ipod so I have not even had to touch my ipod unless I wanted to play a specific song. For a month I have had the ipod on shuffle and use the steering wheel controls to skip a song if I don't want to hear it. The sound is great, I tried a couple of FM transmitters and the sound was bad! With this the sound is just as good as a CD! If I had to pick one complaint and it is very minor the fast forward and reverse really doesn't do much on the radio controls, but you still have those features on the ipod. If you have an ipod and want to hear it in your car this is THE way to go, I would do it again! I just wish I would have done it a long time ago! Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Life Saver Written By Candz, Leominster, MA on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This product is a live saver. I thought i was stuck with either replacing the climate control section with a product that had mixed reviews or install an aftermarket head unit in the pocket underneath the factory stereo( which my wife did not want) I actually found it in the crutchfield catalog by accident and saw that the reviews were good. I bought it and could not be happier. The sound quality is awesome and it saved me from buying another stereo for my honda accord. Plus the wife is happy. The installation was easy. If I had to complain about anything, it would be the 6 foot ipod cord that I have to stuff in the pocket next to the interface. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 USA Spec iPod® Interface for Honda Written By David, Denver, CO on Sunday, March 14, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This system is exactly what an iPOD adapter should do when it integrates with your car, unlike the HondaLink system, this one fully integrates into a 2007 Odyssey with XM, Navi, and Rear Entertainment without losing any functionality. When the IPod is connected it takes over XM1, when it's disconnected XM1 works as it always does. With the ability to see track information right on the radio screen and the ability to access the iPOD in 4 different modes it's a perfect addition to our car entertainment system. For added bonus it can even be wired into the small drawer under the DVD making it a hidden clean install.Great Product and Great Buy! 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 almost perfect - 05 Accord EX sedan Written By Jeffrey, Northern NJ on Sunday, March 07, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I do a lot of mid-distance driving (3-5 hrs), so I want more variety than 6 CDs provides. I love with the enormous amount of music available anytime/anywhere from an IPod I ordered this from Crutchfield and it was here in a couple of days. My mechanic installed it for me for $60. It comes with a long cable that pugs into your IPOD connector. The Vol +/- and Next/last track control on the steering column work with this. It also charges your IPod while you listen. Sound quality is excellent-far better than the FM radio adaptor solution- but only slightly better than the cassette adaptor solution: if you have a tape player in your car, that's probably your best option. Operation takes a little while to figure out. Default when you plug it in is that it shows up as CD-7 (my car has the factory 6 CD-X) and it plays is some variation of the playlist you last listened too, but you cant control the music from the IPod. However, when it is plugged in, if you hit the 6 (+) button on the dashboard CD selector, it shows up as CD-8 and then you pick your songs/playlists as normal on the IPod. This was definitely worth the price(installed) I spent on this. If you can afford it, this is a much better solution than the FM radio adaptor. If this had a quick dock that you could just slide the iPod into, this would be perfect. In the interests of safety, please plug in your IPod and select your play list before you start driving! Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Easy enough! Great product Written By Jessica, Ardmore PA on Monday, February 22, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. My 2007 Accord SE has limited options for hooking an iPod into the factory stereo--no XM or NAV, just a "CD/AUX" button. My local big box store told me they couldn't do it. Yeah, right. Went to another place, who quoted me $250+ for a similar install with a different product. I found this product, read the reviews here, and decided I could try to do it myself. And I did! I was a little scared about prying all of these pieces off of my car and disabling the battery, but it was fine. It took a few tries to get the wiring correct, but I got it to work. FYI, I did not need the set of wires pictured in the lower right of the photo above. Sound is pretty awesome. I've previously been using an FM transmitter, and I'm admittedly not a car audio snob, so take that proclamation with a grain of salt. I love that I can control the iPod from the steering wheel, the stereo itself, OR from the iPod itself. I love that the iPod charges while I'm driving, and that it turns itself off and on when my car turns off and on. It's like it's a part of the car now! I agree with some of the other reviews, about too much cable being provided and having to deal with tucking it away somewhere. But I'd rather have that problem than not having enough cable. Also agree that it wasn't necessary to yank out the entire stereo-just plugged right into the bottom once the storage compartment came out. (Be careful putting that thing back in-I knocked loose the iPod plug the first time I put it back!) 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about iPod Adapters for Car Stereos Learn more about iPod Adapters for Car Stereos Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Zak Billmeier 6/19/2008 based on 130 ratings (5 comments) This short video describes your options for playing an iPod through your car's sound system. iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide Robert Ferency-Viars 2/24/2009 based on 93 ratings (27 comments) These days we can integrate iPod control with almost any vehicle's stereo by using vehicle- or stereo-specific adapters. iPod® Generations Chart iPod® Generations Chart Ralph Graves 10/29/2010 based on 864 ratings (20 comments) Sort out which generation iPod you have with these handy charts. Includes the iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, and iPod touch. Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Robert Ferency-Viars 8/9/2011 based on 303 ratings (30 comments) How to get the best sound quality from your portable music player when connecting it to your car stereo. iPod® Installation Guide iPod® Installation Guide Todd Cabell 5/5/2009 based on 25 ratings (2 comments) Step-by-step instructions on how to connect an iPod to your car stereo. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about iPod Adapters for Car Stereos
Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Zak Billmeier 6/19/2008 based on 130 ratings (5 comments) This short video describes your options for playing an iPod through your car's sound system.
iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide Robert Ferency-Viars 2/24/2009 based on 93 ratings (27 comments) These days we can integrate iPod control with almost any vehicle's stereo by using vehicle- or stereo-specific adapters.
iPod® Generations Chart iPod® Generations Chart Ralph Graves 10/29/2010 based on 864 ratings (20 comments) Sort out which generation iPod you have with these handy charts. Includes the iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, and iPod touch.
Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Robert Ferency-Viars 8/9/2011 based on 303 ratings (30 comments) How to get the best sound quality from your portable music player when connecting it to your car stereo.
iPod® Installation Guide iPod® Installation Guide Todd Cabell 5/5/2009 based on 25 ratings (2 comments) Step-by-step instructions on how to connect an iPod to your car stereo.
