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Hello all.
I intentionally did not get the Navi headunit, figuring that a smart phone GPS would be more than adequate. I am in the US market.
I am considering removing the stock Honda headunit, and replacing with an double DIN panel. I expect that I can use the panel part associated with the Navi.
I have several questions:
Bluetooth operation: Is the bluetooth receiver integrated into the factory headunit? Or is it elsewhere and it simply mutes the headunit audio for handsfree operation? Are there any details about the Bluetooth device in the CRZ (was it used on another Honda product, what are the pinouts, where are its modules located, any aftermarket hacks for it, etc.)
EX trim: The EX model is advertised as having a higher power stereo system. How is this done? Is there an additional amp? (since it appears to same the same headunit and a subwoofer has been added) Where is the amp located?
EX headunit (non-navi): How is the headunit removed? Is it's pinout the same as other 2010/2011 Honda OEM headunits? (figured I would use a compatible wiring harness)
My best case scenario is:
• I can keep the factory bluetooth and route the mute line to an aftermarket headunit. I only need the ability to answer or hang up on calls. I don't need to load an address book into the CAR database.
• I can install a PAC steering wheel control interface to a supported aftermarket headunit so I can retain all of the audio controls on the steering wheel.
• I will use a wiring harness to make use of the existing amp, and run a mute line from the factory bluetooth module to the aftermarket headunit.
The reason for me going to this trouble is that I want to install a headunit with an integrated iPhone dock. I've used this headunit on another vehicle and have been very happy with it. I hate having docks and clusters of wires running everywhere. I also prefer to have the iPhone mounted high where I can see it without having to look down. And I want to run apps such as GPS, Pandora, Trapster, etc. in addition to just listening to music stored on the device.
I intentionally did not get the Navi headunit, figuring that a smart phone GPS would be more than adequate. I am in the US market.
I am considering removing the stock Honda headunit, and replacing with an double DIN panel. I expect that I can use the panel part associated with the Navi.
I have several questions:
Bluetooth operation: Is the bluetooth receiver integrated into the factory headunit? Or is it elsewhere and it simply mutes the headunit audio for handsfree operation? Are there any details about the Bluetooth device in the CRZ (was it used on another Honda product, what are the pinouts, where are its modules located, any aftermarket hacks for it, etc.)
EX trim: The EX model is advertised as having a higher power stereo system. How is this done? Is there an additional amp? (since it appears to same the same headunit and a subwoofer has been added) Where is the amp located?
EX headunit (non-navi): How is the headunit removed? Is it's pinout the same as other 2010/2011 Honda OEM headunits? (figured I would use a compatible wiring harness)
My best case scenario is:
• I can keep the factory bluetooth and route the mute line to an aftermarket headunit. I only need the ability to answer or hang up on calls. I don't need to load an address book into the CAR database.
• I can install a PAC steering wheel control interface to a supported aftermarket headunit so I can retain all of the audio controls on the steering wheel.
• I will use a wiring harness to make use of the existing amp, and run a mute line from the factory bluetooth module to the aftermarket headunit.
The reason for me going to this trouble is that I want to install a headunit with an integrated iPhone dock. I've used this headunit on another vehicle and have been very happy with it. I hate having docks and clusters of wires running everywhere. I also prefer to have the iPhone mounted high where I can see it without having to look down. And I want to run apps such as GPS, Pandora, Trapster, etc. in addition to just listening to music stored on the device.
