AWESOME VIDEO! Still useful 7 years later!

Used this guide for taking the dash apart so I could install the xcarlink for the civic. Brilliant and detailed guide. Just in case anyone was wondering - the xcarlink BT can reach back to the centre console from the stereo and the mic cable is long enough too. Thanks for doing the video.

well...... radio transmitter it is then lol

@cpt2fantastic

5 жыл бұрын

I'm using a radio transmitter with USB in my '07 Honda Civic MK8 Hatch, play everything off a flash drive, works fine. In some areas the radio frequency I have mine set to is used by local radio stations so there is some static, but that only happens when I travel cross country, so I don't really care. Normal use has a very slight static hiss to it, not noticeable at normal listening volume. I do want to upgrade the speakers though, and that might require a direct-aux setup like this, otherwise the slight static through the better sound might drive me mad.

@C0DFR3AK11

5 жыл бұрын

Taking the dash apart is extremely easy, the hardest part was taking the clips out at the top.

@bestkid9061

3 жыл бұрын

Willing to pay someone to do this for me tbh, I’m in lewisham

@djjoeybush

3 жыл бұрын

​@@cpt2fantastic you don't really know much about audio quality don't you? :D for me, this methood is the only possible way of listening to music in my car. radio transmitters are considered as serious punishments in my family :))

@craigisaacrs8437

2 жыл бұрын

@@bestkid9061 did you sort it?

I check KZread regularly for car guides and I have to say this has been the most helpful one yet! Keep up the good work!

I am a car noob. Followed all yr instructions and went like a charm thankyou. Little 3.5-jack to bluetooth and my whole car is cable free/hands free. Thankyou matey !!!

Thank you for your video. I was having some issues with the Parrot Bluetooth kit in my Civic. The control box was behind the radio unit. I got confidence after seeing your video. I replace the kit all on my own. Now I àm enjoying the music from the stock head units. It just awesome... Hardly it took two hours for me to do it..... Thanks a lot mate! Appreciate it

I followed this and bought the Aux' port used in the video. It worked and has made me so much happier than using an FM transmitter with my Ipod Classic. Thank you so much.

Thanks a million mate. Just got Honda Civic and this was the first bit of work I did. Absolutely chuffed.

I've just installed mine. The video worked a treat, nice one! A mate paid a garage £130 to do this. I had it completed and gave the hard to reach places a clean in just over an hour. I'm very happy.

@gward75

5 жыл бұрын

I have a ES Civic 09 plate. It works fine.

For the lazy, or those having trouble removing the top panel, this part and in fact the entire radio unit doesn't have to be removed if you have nimble hands. Once the centre console is removed, but with the radio still bolted in place, I was able to just feel around the back from underneath and plug the aux cale into the head unit. Just bend the cable back on itself (theres not much room) and keep the plastic clip pointing upwards. you can then just feel for the 2 mental prongs which you should see holes for on the aux plastic plug, use this as your guide for where to go. The aux plug is directly under the radio's number 6 button on left hand drive uk models.

@MrBizarrorama

7 жыл бұрын

Matthew ONeill Thanks for the tip, it was definitely fiddly but got it plugged in using this method in the end.

@ryanpierce6725

6 жыл бұрын

Matthew ONeill o

@rob4214

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this getting that top panel off is solid!

@SaifShakur

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! This worked for me, saved me a lot of trouble

@nusba

6 жыл бұрын

Do you mean from 8:54? Thanks

Thanks for this, really helpful and I’m sure it saved me a world of trouble and broken clips having watched it first.

Cheers for the video. Wondered if this was possible for years and your video was easy to follow. Brilliant.

Thanks for the video mate this was a great help, not to hard really. Having the same Trim tools that you had were a big help, patience is key :), thanks again!

Great instructions - Thanks a lot! Followed them and it worked a treat! I have to say it looked like it was going to be hard but its not that bad. I found that removing the top piece was tricky but everything else was ok. Couldn't have done it without the video! :-)

Thanks so much. A really helpful video. One tip there is an extra rivet holding the trim in place just above the clutch pedal. aux kit fitted in less than 2 hours.

@BobbyKewley

Жыл бұрын

This piece of info was invaluable! Thanks so much Lynne!

Thanks for sharing this. I just completed the install myself and it wasn't as bad as I thought. Bit tricky getting the front centre part off. The 8ml is a must too! Cheers.

Great video. Followed your instructions to fit the adapter to my 2006 civic. Easy to follow and didn’t take long. Thanks!

Top video, really helped avoid breaking some of those hidden clips 👌🏻👊🏻

Paul, Absolutely blooming fantastic. Your instructions made something nigh on impossible pretty simple. Thank you and my wife who can now play her iPhone music in her car thanks you too! Tim

Hey Paul. I've just used your video to fit my own aux cable. Couldn't have done it without you! Thanks!

@colingovindasamy8708

4 жыл бұрын

How many pins does the aux input have

Nice video I changed the head unit a few years ago with a double din and bought a separate case for the new unit so video will come in handy for removing the centre consul and replacing the head unit with the old one when I sell the car so thanks for the great video

Thanks for your time to make a video. Really useful!

Thank you! I've bought the Bluetooth version from Amazon. Currently £52 for a Bluetooth unit that will do aux in by 3.5mm, usb or SD card, plus full Bluetooth media and phone call ability. I've already installed one on my mini, now to do it in the Civic. Many thanks for the trim tips! 😁

@gencay467

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, can you give us the module description (bluetooth) that you bought from Amazon. Thanks

Hi Paul. .. just want to say a big thanks for your video. .. just installed a Bluetooth unit for music and phone (KinivoBTC450) Receiver is mounted on the dash and cables run under centre console to the rear aux and power socket (on my particular model of Civic) The result is clean with no visable cabling. Wouldn't have event attempted this without your tutorial on removing the centre console... so once again many thanks Mark K

Wow, thank you for the video. I haven't done the installation yet but without your video I wouldn't even dare because in overall it looks kinda scary 😃 I think I'll leave it for the weekend 😊

Finished in about 2 hours. Thanks for the video. I wouldn't have done it without it but it was hell nonetheless 🤣

Comprehensive AF!!! Couldn't ask for a better instruction video

Thanks for sharing this step by step aux fitting video. Will give it a go soon.

Cheers for this mate made life much easier!

Mate you're a star. Deffo doing this

Great video will be giving this a go. To extend it to the back of the centre console you could always get a longer stereo to aux cable. Probably best to tape the connection to the box before replacing all the trim though.

Nice one. Helped me a lot. Cheers!

Nice one. I'm going to give it a go on mine. Thanks for the video

Thanks Paul, this helped me out a lot mate!

Excellent vid thank you. I also bought a ground loop isolator due to the humming coming from cigarette port when MP3 player was on charge.

Thanks James Corden. Excellent guide.

Really helpful. Great job

This will help me to install a double DIN unit in the near future

Amazing instillation advice! However, do you know how to change the settings maybe on your phone so you can change songs via the steering wheel? At the moment it doesn’t register as an album

Easy to follow instructions and great video. First class.

Thanks for the video, I was able to strip the carpet and trim up so that I could change the throttle pedal. I had a faulty sensor. Quoted £500 for an OEM repair, self fix with ebay sourced part £15.

your'e a star mate! Thank you! I am grateful for your effort in making this video!

@SuperToksie

2 жыл бұрын

Could you please send me the links of where you got the accessories

I was going to go to halfords to get a bluetooth kit installed, and they were saying how it might actually take an hour to get it all undone hahahaha. Watching this just shows their lack of incompetence. Cheers for this video mate

Fitted the connect2 a few days ago and it works great. I would never of done this without this video. Also. When I change it to aux it shows up as CDC (cd changer) which is no big deal. But I’d prefer it to show as AUX. Anyway of changing this?

Helped me loads mate thanks very much! :)

Thanx for the tip really awesome, I got issue with my radio isconection on civic 2.2 cdti 2006, what you suggest?

Thanks Paul that's spot on for me.

Just followed this, simple, took about an hour

@SuperToksie

2 жыл бұрын

Could you pls give me the links to buy the accessories.thanks

hi mate, would you know what would cause the central locking control and fan+radio display to stop working after installing a new head unit. everything was working until i plunged the new unit. any suggestion would be deeply appreciated.

Brilliant vid. Thanks. Any ideas for upgrading the speaker drivers and adding a sub in a civic? Thanks

Massive thanks . much appriciated. Really helpful

This is great mate, u should make more videos! just bought the trim tool from your link, hope you get an affiliate share for that :)

Really helpful nice clear video

Does this effect the radio or CD player when plugged in?

hi Paul, u think u can do one on a brake lever replacement? thanks

Hi mate, brilliant guide. Could you please update the aux adapter link or give me a hint which one specifically I would need, as there is so many advertised but many of them are not fitting. Cheers.

Hey man. Used your vid to undo my original radio and trims. However i found a black metal unit behind the radio front. It fits under the panasonic unit and is boltet to the bar where with you civic the under side of the radioplastic is mounted to.... you had this there as well? Planed on building in a dubbel din display but this black metal unit is in the way and i have no idea what it is. There is a plug on it and the cabels are going into the wireïng harnass... any idea what it is for...? Kind regards. And thnx for your vid!!! :)

Thanks for this post! As I go with that I was looking for video how to remove this little door on central console, mine are scratched and I want to replace them. Is that possible? Thanks a lot friend!

Thank You. Unfortunately i watch this After i RIPPED The SHIT out of my Trim Cause i didn't know where the clips/screws where and LOST MY TEMPER!!! A true Lesson.

I have an S Type Civic, but the center looks exactly the same. Is this what I have to do if I want to connect an powered subwoofer to it?

brilliant m8 was looking to order the part for the last few days couldn't find a thing top man. is the wire long enough I read a few comments and people were saying it was to short

Hey @Paul Edward I had issue after plugged in my bluetooth thing, it seems like its working but radio does not want to change to the mode of CD/AUX, only if my Cd disk is inserted it allows this button to works, any idea why is that. Thank you!

just order a ctvhox002 as cant find the 001 for under £50 and have a trim tool in the post. Did this stand the test of time as an AUX input for you? I only want to use it for my iPod classic

hi i have installed one but no option comes when i press aux button and my speaker stopped working now, even on CD it doesn’t work. please tell me how to fix?

Hi, where do I find the details for the parts I need? Many thanks!

I was onboard before I knew I had to take half the car apart T_T. Rather than risk breaking the clips, I wonder how much the garage will charge me. Thanks for the informative video!

So if I only need to remove the handbrake panel and the storage box, I'll only need to remove the screws on the back panel right?

Awesome I’m gonna give this a go when I buy my xcar link. It’s good it has AUX and USB input

@carcass09

3 жыл бұрын

Any luck? I could only get the AUX of XCarLink to work, USB & SD didn't play any music after car audio display says "CDC8-99" (Honda Civic 2007 EX + satnav, with Y-cable)

Good job Thank'you so much 😊

Absolute legend mate, wasn't sure whether this would work with mine but I have the exact same car - gonna try this when it arrives :D

Wish you would have shown me how to put the centre console back together, raging!

@TrickyS92

3 жыл бұрын

Same way how you took it apart. Just backwards

The link is for a 2001 Honda Accord part?

Hello, does someone know if the same applies to a head unit with navigation?

Would a pioneer 7 inch double din fit with a fascia adapter?

Well done! Thx!

There was another sneaky little clip further into the foot rest which was driving me nuts when taking the centre consel out if anyone struggles with it . Great video got everything out easily not looking forward to putting it back together:)

Is this honda civic radio code 1ycc as mine is and I can't find Bluetooth aux for my modle radio but they have for every other code like 1yc5 ect. Regards Richard

Hey does this work for the type r model??

Hi Paul. Firstly, thanks for the video, it doesn't look too daunting now I've seen you do it. I've ordered the Connects2 kit as well as the orange trims tools, as recommended. I was just wondering, how long (roughly) is the AUX lead that runs from the white box to the phone / iPod? The reason I ask is that I'm thinking of keeping the box hidden within the trim somewhere, then running the AUX cable beneath the trim around the gear stick, drilling through into the front wall of the cup holder and mounting an iPhone cradle there. I'd prefer that to losing my ashtray, that's where my sunglasses go! haha It looks like a standard lead so if it's too short I'm sure I can find a longer replacement if needed, it'd just be handy to know in advance. Steve

@incubroz

8 жыл бұрын

+nufcfan123 Hi mate. Funnily enough mine got delivered yesterday. I've only got as far as opening the packet to have a look and, you're right, it's far too short. Shouldn't be too difficult to find a longer version. Thanks for the response.

Thanks a lot, very useful video. I installed bluetooth as well on my Honda. Kind regards

Can you use the steering wheel controls to change spotify songs ?

can u do a vid taking out speedometer facia out

Yes but works with the Honda Civic I can guarantee it 100% 😉

@gward75

6 жыл бұрын

Paul Ong is this Honda Civic Mk8 2009?

@roberteheli852

4 жыл бұрын

Do you carry out private work paul?

thanks mate thumbs up

I just get 2£ aux cable with connector from ebay . Can that work as well ?

I need help mate! I've done everything in this video but my system doesn't even recognise it. It doesn't show the cd changer on the display

Hi Paul thanks for the video. I want to fit a Aux and USB cable to my CIvic 2006 uk model with Satnav. Can you please help to find the right cable that will fit my civic?Thanks again

@NICKYVTEC

6 жыл бұрын

I have the sat nav model and you have to splice a couple of cables as they share the same slot in the plug, I did it by removing the connector from the plug and sliding the wire down the side of the connector as I put the plug back into its slot, works perfectly. No issues with the normal working of any in car equipment and the cables were solid in the plug. I've wired it to a Bluetooth dongle in the arm rest(also 2xusb in there) and listen via Bluetooth...connects when I get in the car.

@watchandlearn1651

4 жыл бұрын

Is there any guide or way to do this

Thank you!

How do you remove glass on boot to grt to badge pleeaase help

Hi Paul, thank you for the video, been trying to find out a way of adding the AUX port to my car, (not too good with cars) just wondering though you wanted to have the cable in the arm rest, is the no way to get a longer cable? I'm just asking because thats where i want mine. cheers in advance

@matrace7378

7 жыл бұрын

xsalvo05x You can just buy a longer Phono to headphone jack cable. Just done mine this morning. Happy days....no more cd's.

@xsalvo05x

7 жыл бұрын

Mat Brown thanks pal, will do it next week when I have time.

Hi, really great video! I’ve the same car which I bough recently off a private seller but my battery goes flat every 2 days. I noticed the previous owner had 3 charging cables, a Bluetooth kit and an aux kit connected to the radio which I wanted to remove to see if it helped stopped the drainage. This video was great and I was able to get everything removed within an hour, I wouldn’t have had a clue where to start without this. P.s the battery still goes flat and I’ve been reading in forums that this seems to be very common and widespread. Anyone else have this issue and no what’s causing it?

@jordan4541

6 жыл бұрын

Never heard this to be common for the 06-11 models. I have an 06 model (with sat nav). If anything is going to make your battery drain faster, it may possibly be the fact that something is being left plugged into the cigarette lighter, but then again I leave my devices plugged into there. Also check for any corrosion between your battery terminals, I cleaned this when I first bought the car last year using baking soda

@paigeireland5921

6 жыл бұрын

Jordan Lucky thanks for the reply! I thought it might have been the Bluetooth kit and chargers that seemed to be hardwired into the radio by the previous owner so I’ve removed them and replaced the battery but I still have to disconnect the battery when parking up. The terminals seem to be pretty clean I’m wondering if it could be a loose connection somewhere which means the battery isn’t getting a full charge when driving but if I disconnect the battery it starts first time everytime. I definitely think something is live when the ignition is off I just don’t know what

@jordan4541

6 жыл бұрын

The chargers and all that shouldn't really have been a problem if they were being used with the engine running and not alone on battery power. It may not even be the battery at at all, it could come down to being a faulty charging system or a bad alternator which isn't giving out enough voltage. I wouldn't take it anywhere else to be looked at except for Honda

@mcadeemcnasty2460

6 жыл бұрын

Civics had a recall on battery earth leads I think. Try google search 'civic battery earth fault' or variations and follow links to Civic forums for info

Hamza A no it's a simple plug and play system

Hi, tried this on my 2006 Uk civic (mk 8) and no luck. The dash CD/Aux does not switch the system to CDC. I have a factory Panasonic head unit. Am I missing something? Perhaps Honda used more than one type of Panasonic kit? Thanks.

@patrickmoynihan9135

8 жыл бұрын

Hey Dude, Did you manage to get that working. I've got the whole thing apart and my Connects2 plugged in. Tried everything but when i press the Aux button - nothing happens. It works for putting the CD on but can't get it to CDC--1. I'd hate to put it back together to take it all apart again.

@murf2k6

8 жыл бұрын

no dice i'm afraid. Read something about grounding it but i'd already sent it back then

@Tamiya8584

7 жыл бұрын

Patrick Moynihan same on my 2008 model :(

As if this guy did pretty much everything with one hand lol!! wow

The AUX cord in my civic is in the middle storage compartment behind the handbrake. Honda Civic Type S 2009.

@michael-zg5fq

6 жыл бұрын

Liam Conway same with mine, maybe he should check

@SENTSOZ

5 жыл бұрын

What fo you mean behind the handbrake? You dont need to take off the radio cd?

@simonhardwick1168

5 жыл бұрын

They put the port for usb and aux in the storage compartment behind handbrake from end of 2008 onwards so earlier models don't have it.

@Sn1k3rS

5 жыл бұрын

@@simonhardwick1168 All it's missing now is just a simple hands free bluetooth connection. This is what I am trying to sort out currently.

@simonhardwick1168

5 жыл бұрын

@@Sn1k3rS simplest way to do that is a Bluetooth radio transmitter that you plug into the cigarette lighter port. I had one before my android unit installed. Could play music from phone to radio and take and receive calls

anyone new links to eBay? Want to Huy the aux adapter and trim tool but links don't work

I think he likes his trim tool

I bought a Jabra Cruiser2 (now called Freeway) that connects Bluetooth to my phone and transmits FM to my radio (programmable choice of freq) and clips to my visor. Gives hands free phone calls too, and auto cuts the music. £90, fitted in seconds.

@radfarinas77

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Paul. Do you have a video changing the motor of the power window at the back of passenger seat.

It doesn't work on the sedan version of the civic.. I installed this same shitty box in my civic and it doesn't do anything when I push the CD/AUX button, it only plays CDs. But good for you that it works :D

I own a Honda Civic SE I-VTEC '06 yeah. But my question is why couldn't Honda just put a bloody Aux port on these cars by default (like other car makers do) instead of having us to do this by ourselves or taking it to other mechanics to do?

@jaxckhan

8 жыл бұрын

so the can make it an optional extra so you pay more when you buy ur car

@tomaszberlik3391

5 жыл бұрын

they forgot

@belalbhai2286

5 жыл бұрын

Because Honda knows their buyers are intelligent and independent personalities ;)

@tn57d4512

5 жыл бұрын

@@belalbhai2286 ha ha ha well said