2004 Honda Accord with Navigation
Ok, my navigation has crapped out to where I get the green message to check my disc. I've seen other models for the '04 that can use the Metra kit, but I've been told my a Metra rep that it does not work for the model with navigation. Can others in the community tell me what my options are, beside sending my navigation off to Alpine for them to fix for $385? I don't mind spending $500 because that's a given now a days and I would really like to get a radio with bluetooth. If I fix my navigation, I get my 9 year old radio which, for that money, I want more. I see on Amazon that there are some off the wall name brand choices, but they don't get very good reviews and I'm leary of putting that kind of money into something that doesn't work properly. Any suggestions are very much appreciated.
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did you talk to someone at metra, or a local metra dealer? from all of the images I am seeing online it looks like it would fit.
I do see online where it says its for the accord w/o navigation though. you could measure the screen you currently have and then modify the factory kit to fit an aftermarket. |
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i agree that moving to an aftermarket unit is a good idea. $500 won't get you built-in navigation though.
the concern may be that the thin LCD display provided with the navigation product is missing with non-navigaion models. https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...ine=1385876069 http://images.gtcarlot.com/pictures/39670314.jpg the Metra 99-7803 kit is not compatible with the remote display. Maybe the physical fitment is good, but functionality is not. or maybe you just lose the screen but the function of the A/C controls is good. I think that's the question to ask. unfortunately, this level of head unit integration is becoming more common. |
Originally Posted by neophyte
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did you talk to someone at metra, or a local metra dealer? from all of the images I am seeing online it looks like it would fit.
I do see online where it says its for the accord w/o navigation though. you could measure the screen you currently have and then modify the factory kit to fit an aftermarket. |
Originally Posted by keep_hope_alive
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i agree that moving to an aftermarket unit is a good idea. $500 won't get you built-in navigation though.
the concern may be that the thin LCD display provided with the navigation product is missing with non-navigaion models. https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...ine=1385876069 the Metra 99-7803 kit is not compatible with the remote display. Maybe the physical fitment is good, but functionality is not. or maybe you just lose the screen but the function of the A/C controls is good. I think that's the question to ask. unfortunately, this level of head unit integration is becoming more common. |
he is talking about the lcd screen above the vents. that is not present in the non navi ones. he is saying you may loose that function. as in you would just have a blank screen above your vents.
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Originally Posted by neophyte
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he is talking about the lcd screen above the vents. that is not present in the non navi ones. he is saying you may loose that function. as in you would just have a blank screen above your vents.
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Wiring harness
Maybe I'm asking the wrong question. Maybe my question should be if the Ex model and the Dx model have the same exact wiring harness for the dual climate control? The Metra unit I'm looking to buy has only been verified for the Dx apparently. Can someone on these forums verify this for me? I'll check with a dealership, but I believe there is more knowledge in this forum than I'll find at a dealership. Thanks for any help.
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I believe my car is the EX but I dont have the navi (03). it has every other option that was available for the car. I know that when I bought my harness it was just a generic 7th gen harness. The car has no markings on it as to which model it is and I bought it used, so I have never taken the time to find out for sure, I just assumed because of the dual climate control, heated seats, leather, sun roof, etc it was the ex, but that may not be the case.
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The type of climate control you have does matter as far as control. I agree the EX will be the fully loaded model, which it sounds like you have. also, there would be an EX decal on the rear corner.
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