Honda Odyssey Audio, iPod, Bluetooth, Video Questions

odysteve

When the CD player transitions from one disc to the next, it often results in an ERROR code displayed. I tried blowing dust out with canned air and replacing all the discs with known good discs, but still the player hangs up between discs. After ejecting/replacing the disc, it sometimes works. Is there a permanent solution to this problem, short of complete replacement? The player is Honda OEM, procured from an aftermarket supplier in 2002.

2002 Odyssey EX

angel3

Purchased a 2007 Odyssey EX-L w/ RES last week. Tried to play a DVD last night, and the screen is blank. I can hear the audio, but nothing is showing up. Before I call the dealer and sound like an idiot, is there something I am overlooking, as in an "on" switch?!

loncray

Well, there's no 'on' switch so far as I know, but you need to make sure the screen is in the right position - if it's too sharply 'open', it shuts itself off. I guess it's to keep folks in the front seats from trying to watch it. Try moving the screen - 'close' it just a little bit - let us know if that works!

angel3

Yeah, it's in the correct position. I tried that, too. I imagine I will have to call the dealer. Thanks for the suggestion, though.

socalawd

There is a white button on the dash that says rear power push that and it should work.

angel3

Done that too! I think I've tried everything in the owner's manual, but I did want to make sure it wasn't anything obscure that I was missing. The screen is just completely blank. Thanks.

cableguy06

Just call the dealership. So what if they think you're an idiot. We'll still like you

robr2

Is it an original DVD or a burnt one?

angel3

It's an original DVD. I haven't called the dealer yet (we live 2 hours from the dealership we bought it at and won't be back in that area until Christmas). However, I did get a call from Honda (sales survey), and they suggested I check the fuses.

Haven't done that yet. Sick kids, blah, blah, blah. I'll certainly post if that turns out to be the magic bullet.

angel3

Ah ha! Unbelievable -- there was no fuse in place for the DVD player! An easy fix, of course, but come on!

Something to remember....always check the fuses (or lack therof).

cableguy06

Isn't there any other Honda dealers closer to your home? You do not have to take it back to where you bought it...you know that I'm sure

angel3

I think we can get a fuse for it ourselves. If not, we will probably just wait until we're back in the area we bought it (my hometown -- we'll be visiting there again in a few weeks). The van has this nasty looking pinstripe that the dealer is going to take off at that time anyway. I don't want to go to another dealer right now because I want the dealer that sold it to us to do these fixes for "free"!

sebring95

Look around for the fuse in the glovebox, lazy susan, etc. Not sure if it comes with the van or not, but the dealer is supposed to install the RES fuse before delivery. I've seen quite a few of these missed.

visioninmind

Hi All-
Did anyone ever installed GNET_RGB_HONDAACURA20 in there ody? I looked at there website and it sounds pretty good but I am not sure if true.

http://www.gnetcanada.com/navvideo-models-gnet_rgb_hondaacura20.asp?Car=Honda%20- Odyssey

Thanks :confuse:

deastman

(I tried to post this yesterday, but it seems it didn't go through. Sorry if this ends up being a double post)

Hi All,

I'm new to this- just got my Odyssey today! I want to add an

audio line input to the standard stereo. There is a button for

"Aux", which I gather is intended for a CD changer or cassette

deck. From what I've been able to glean from Google, they don't

give you a simple stereo line in, and I need some multi-pin

converter box to interface with the stereo. Looking through

some of the vendor's sites, I haven't seen any mention of 2007

models, and I'm also not clear if these work with the basic LX

stereo system... I don't have a CD changer, satellite radio, or

a DVD player.

Could someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

cableguy06

Minus the pin stripe, any Honda dealer will service your vehicle under warranty for free.

stickguy

You are correct that you need a honda-specif connector for the aux plug on the radio. I assume that the '07 will be the same as the -05-'06, and I think the LX has it too (if you have the aux button, it does).

Once you get the connector, you can plug anything into it that you want to. I have a USA spec ipod gizmo that has the aux connecotr, and outputs for an ipod (dock port), and also a set of RCA plug inputs in case you want to use something else. So, I can use an XM roady or something like that.

Check out Crutchfield.com. They will tell you what works with your car, and show the range of options. If they don't have '07 listed, look at '06. It will give you your options, although you mind want to confirm with Honda that the plug did not change (very unlikely).

buynewcar

can you send couple of photos of your vehicle post installation. i was curious as to how the work has been done.

email: buynewcar@yahoo.com

eitanf

I am in the EXACT same situation you are. I have an 07 Odyssey LX and I want to install a simple 1/8th inch mini (headphone) plug so I can plug in any kind of audio device (mp3 player or laptop.) If you have been successful in doing this, I'd be very interested in knowing how you did it! Any information is helpful information! Thanks!

sebring95

You should be able to install a P.I.E or USASpec adapter that hooks into the back of your factory stereo. This gives you female RCA inputs for the AUX connection. Then you can buy another adapter (radioshack, wallyworld, etc.) that has a headphone jack on one end and male RCA jacks on the other. I did this with my Tundra to direct-connect my add-on XM radio and it was very easy. They had connectors for the Odyssey when I was shopping as well, just check out their websites. I use the rear RCA jacks on my Odyssey, but I believe they only come on the RES models.

aparvata

John
We just bought a '07 ody EX. We want to have Nav with bluetooth installed. Looked at Z1 and several websites say it will not. Can you post send some pictures so we can see and show the installers?
Thanks
AP

mtbhead

Hi all,
Yesterday I found a very innexpensive and easy way to connect our Ipod to our 05 Touring's stereo system. In the very back left armrest is a flip-open storage compartment that has auxilary inputs for audio and video, as well as 3 standard headphone jacks. I took a long (about 10' long) 3.5mm headphone extender chord that I happened to have laying around, as well as 3.5mm-headphone-jack-to-RCA-splitter, and connected that into the audio inputs in that compartment. I ran the chord out of the compartment, straight down and tucked it under the plastic at the edge of the carpet, then ran it under the plastic side door molding (by tucking it underneath), then underneath the carpet, and up to the center armreset between the two front seats and into the Ipod. If you turn the Ipod volume up to almost full volume, it's about the right input level. Turn the stereo on, hit the "Aux/DVD" button until is says "Aux", and viola - iPod on the stereo... You could get a holder for it if you wanted, but we'll probably just leave it loose in the center console. It's been a while since I bought that 10 foot extension for the headphone jack, but I'm guessing it's pretty inexpensive from a Radio Shack store. Same with the headphone-to-RCA splitter. My guess is less then $15 for both. Sounds great, and no more FM transmitter (yeay! I hated that thing).

artfog

In my 2007 Ody Touring I have the same problem, playing DVD's from other regions. Has anyone found a way to do this?

The only work around I can think of is to rip the DVD's and re-record them with region 1.

rwall10597

We've had our EXL-RES since August, but just tried the DVD player for the first time the other day a week or two ago, our little guy is only 14 months, so we haven't had a use for the IR headphones yet. For kicks I sat back there and tried them out the other day. The sound quality was not good at all. Like an AM radio, if I tilted my head around and was perfectly centered below the unit the hissing almost went away, but anywhere where you could actually sit, it hissed like crazy. Is this normal?

sebring95

Did you have the headphones on with the IR receiver facing the front? My granddaughter keeps putting them on backwards with the IR facing the rear and it had excessive static. It also made static when the batteries were going dead.

imariquinn

This sounds like what I am looking for. I am looking at Crutchfield.com for these cables and wonder if these are what you used:

stereo adapter

headphone 10ft extension

Thanks for your help!

mtbhead

Yep - the splitter I used was shorter in length (not 6'), but basically it's the same setup. The ones that I used were not gold plated, but still sounded fine to me. If you wanted to spend more $$$ for a better quality cable, you could get this one (single cable instead of 2, and all connectors are gold plated): http://www.crutchfield.com/S-jJZ07pkH5vI/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=20114&I=119RPCHP- 10

rwall10597

I believe I had them on the right way. I'll give the batteries a try. Appreciate it, BW

imariquinn

I went to Radio Shack and picked up a 20ft cord (so that the kids in the back could take turns picking out their music!) and a Y-Adapter. I hooked it up today, stuck the cords in the trim along the doors of the Ody and velcroed my ipod in a case to a spot on the dash so that I could easily see and change songs when I am alone. Looks and sounds awesome. Thanks for helping me doing this cheaply and without taking apart my dash and drilling holes, etc!

fx35awd

Guys, can this be done with the 2007 EX-L model? Thank you.

stickguy

yes, but only the model with the DVD player has the rear jacks.

Wonder if/when Honda will just add an aux plug to the Ody? Even the Civic (EX at least) comes with one. Will probably be standard on just about everything in the near future.

pdoughty

Due to a very blonde moment, the battery in my 2003 Odyssey ran down completely. It's been recharged, and I entered the code for the CD/radio, and it's working fine. But, the DVD is totally screwed up. The dashboard controls won't work, with the exception of the on/off button and the sound button. By really working with it, my husband was able to get the DVD that is in the player to play, but it will not eject. Are we stuck with having to have the whole system replaced? If so...ugh. Double, triple ugh. I love my Odyssey, and up til now have no big complaints. But this will truly bite if there's no other option besides replacing the DVD player. Can someone please help? Thanks....

dmesserly

I've been reading up on this and I am still confused about how it works. I understand you can control playlists from the CD controls. But what if you want to select artist or album or song manually. Can you do that? or can you only use playlists? or can you do it manually using the ipod like you would if you used an FM transmitter?

Thanks,
Dave

stickguy

You can set the unit to direct mode. The ipod still has full functionality at all times, but you can change songs (or playlists) from the radio controls. You cannot, however, do searches, select genre or song, etc. from the radio.

I usually put it on shuffle mode and tuck it away in the cubbie. If I don't like a song, a quick thumb to the channel up button on the steering wheel and it skips to the next one. I also adjust volume that way.

If you decide to pick a new artist or genre, just pull out the ipod and change it that way.

prashantharni

Hi Asif, I live in the DC area, please let me know where the overhear flip type DVD playes was installed. Anyone else in the DC area please let me know of any good install shops, thank you

uh1ndrvr

I have a '06 Touring model with factory subwoofer which nothing seems to come out of. I looked at the installation instructions for the optional subwoofer which includes a switch that is installed below the door control on the left side of the dash. Is there a method to turn on/off the factory unit like the optional unit or otherwise adjust it, or it the "360 watt" subwoofer just weak and not able to put out as much bass as the door speakers. I don't want it to be loud, but I expect to at least be able to hear it. The lady at Honda America's 800 number told me the Odyssey's subwoofer wasn't a speaker, just a crossover box that allowed the other speakers to "fill out the sound". I think she'd been smoking something.

brian1

Does anyone have any suggestions on a good dual screen DVD player that attaches to the front seat backs? I would like one that uses an actual bracket type system instead of cloth straps. Any help would be appreciated. thanks

brian1

Does anyone have any suggestions on a good dual screen DVD player that attaches to the front seat backs? I would like one that uses an actual bracket type system instead of cloth straps. Any help would be appreciated. thanks

Claires

Hi, Denver5357,

I've moved your post to the existing Odyssey Nav System topic, where you'll probably get a quick answer.

shawa90

We just bought an 05 Touring w/RES and NAV. My wife is also complaining about the BASS sound. Is the Subwoofer on all the time or is there an on/iff switch? Is the sub that comes with the touring the same as the accessory that you buy for the other model?

newmyth

Is the DVD player divix playable?

quicksilver1

Hello All:

The XM radio expired in my Odyssey.

I had read that you can get a discounted price on some website?

Any thoughts?

fezo

And it was likely covered before but I couldn't read all the posts.....

I have an 04 Ody and am thinking about changing out te front speakers with something better. I am a bit of a klutz. Anybody here attempted that? How big a deal is it? What's the most likely obvious thing that I'll miss?

Many thanks....

dporter

Quicksilver,
The sattelite radio competition is fierce now between XM and Sirius. We let our Odyssey XM expire and watched the coupons start being mailed to us. 2 mos. after we let it expire they folded and sent a card stating 4.99 per month. Deal!

cuong

Thanks guys. It's an very inexpensive way. Now, I also need a car charger for Ipod/mp3 player.

brentwood5

Hi, we have a 2003 EX-L with RES, after disconnecting the vehicle's battery and re connecting it, the DVD player stopped working. Has anyone experienced this or can provide any advise on what to do to get the DVD player working again? I appreciate any help.

swartzc

I just had the same thing happen to me. I put the code in for the stereo but DVD will not eject or play. Screen shows loading but nothing happens. Help?

cliffl

Both our neighbors and we have the same problem. After having a dead battery the DVD screen shows loading and nothing happens. Unfortunately, I have 40,000 miles so it's not covered under warranty. Did you find any more information regarding this problem?

mulisse

Took a road trip last weekend and while the wife and I were listening to an audio book on the CD player up front, my daughter wanted to listen to XM through the rear seat entertainment system in the back. Unfortunately, when we tried this, we received a "mode restriction" indication and were unable to get the XM to work in the rear. Everything else seemed to work just fine. I assume that this should be something that I can do? Has anyone else had this problem or am I just doing something wrong? Thanks for the help.

jamsmo

I just tried this on my 05 EX-L w/ Ent. Sys. and it worked perfectly. I only plan to use it on long trips, so this solution has saved me A LOT of money. Thanks!