@@AyyJayy02 I saw that one too. Real cool. I spoke with the guys at idatalink and they said they were working on a new maestro rr that will integrate with everything in the Accord. Hope I comes out soon.
No problem, haha! I’d say just go with an audio processor and be done with it. Too much electronics in newer vehicles are making headunit swaps too difficult.
Great video. For her next gift you should install an aftermarket auto-dimming HomeLink mirror. I put one in my 2014 Accord EX right away and it's the best, especially if you have a garage. I'm researching a radio upgrade right now, which is what brought me to your channel. The iMid screen and Lane Watch Assist have always been a hindrance to doing a radio upgrade.
I’ll see if she has any interest in the mirror. I’ve never paid any mind to rear view mirror upgrades before. I think most of the price tag is because of the interface. I still don’t have anything good to say about that interface though.
@@AyyJayy02 Someone in a forum mentioned the Maestro RR2. In theory I feel like they could program the RR2 module to replace the Accord's factory head unit. Not sure if it's a solution or not. Getting that IMID display and LaneWatch to cooperate is a PITA.
Thanks for going into the settings and showing us everything. I’m doing research for putting in a CarPlay unit in my accord and am trying to find out what I’ll lose and be able to keep!
No problem. Some people have used an idatalink module, but I’ve heard that you lose the top screen display. I don’t think there is a perfect replacement to keep everything if you go with aftermarket in this car
If you purchase a new radio for this type of Honda, I recommend Crutchfield. Get the "ready harness" setup and they'll do the main harness and Axxess SWC harness for you. Additionally, the Metra kits come with an additional Axxess harness (larger), that is for your TOP DISPLAY, it gives you the screen and maintains the functionality of it (backup and lane watch camera). So you'll have 2 AXXESS boxes behind the dash and you'll be 100%.
That’s where I got the kit. I had no problem getting everything soldered together. The top display (especially the backup camera) looked horrible. Unless they’ve done some updates, I’ve only heard bad things about the interface.
@@AyyJayy02 - If I'm NOT mistaken. THEY claim, you should NOT modify the radio on this car. How would I know ? I'm thinking about buying a 2016 Accord and it said "We do not recommend a car stereo for this car". YET if I goto the 2014 Accord with same radio = It gives you all the variety in the world
No problem. Hope the video helps out. Let me know if you’re able to get the steering wheel Bluetooth buttons working. Me and a couple others had issues with it.
I want to try the maestro interface eventually to see if it’s any better than the metra one. I’ll probably post a video whenever I do that. With the right interface, it should make it more satisfying to upgrade to aftermarket.
@@AyyJayy02 - do we have to use a kit interface like Metra? It's kinda ridiculous that they charge more than $300 for the kit and an Alpine iLX-W650 head unit costs less than the install kit.
@@AyyJayy02 - According to Crutchfield, iDatalink Maestro module is not compatible with Accord 2017 LX. They suggests Metra 99-7804 Dash and Wiring Kit for my Honda. However, idatalink.com website says it is compatible.
I chose to keep the factory head unit in my 2017 Accord Touring and opted to go with an Audio Control interface so that I can add aftermarket audio components for a better car stereo... alleviates some of the major issues you ran into like the backup camera. Clean looking install. Hope you get any and all bugs worked out which I'm sure you will. 👍🏽💯
I was just interested in CarPlay, really. These new cars seem to be a headache with all the extra stuff built in. I’m trying to get the second video up really soon. I jumped on editing right after I uploaded this. The results of the project are positive though.
@@AyyJayy02 Nice. I know you would get it all figured out. All the features these new cars come with is a nightmare to try and retain everything if you want to switch out the head unit.
It’s so much more rewarding doing it on your own though. The first beauty panel I did was all done with a jigsaw. Granted, it didn’t look as fancy as the last couple one, it was a start. As long as each build is better than the best, I feel like that’s all that matters.
@@AyyJayy02 I think I am gonna make an attempt at something basic... not too sure as yet. I'm gonna look at your videos again and see what I can learn.
hi. i have a 2017 honda accord coupe v6. mine has the touch screen interface on lower end instead of the hard touch buttons like yours did. im installing a Alpine INE-W987HD for the hi res audio file playback. I obviously don't want to loose the functionality of the top screen though. would i be able to do what you did being that i have a touch screen interface on the bottom?
I’m not really sure. The wiring should be similar since all that’s needed for the aftermarket headunit is the power, ground and ACC. I have a link in the description of what one guy did with his stereo that had the bottom screen. That might be more relevant for your application.
I got this kit for my 2013 exl no nav a couple of weeks ago. Back up camera sucked too but I found by changing settings on nav/non nav settings in display settings plus setting brightness to max which I believe is 11 helped greatly. I didnt have nav but changing it to nav the screen brightened up and looked clearer. Hope that helps
Were the guide lines good on it? It’s my wife’s car and that was her main concern. I already hacked up her factory radio (in the next video) and got the original screen working for the backup camera. And I have no clue about that GPS antenna. I was trying to figure that out when I was looking for a navigation screen without the phone connected. It comes with the headunit but it seems like all the navigation stuff goes through the phone when using carplay. The manual isn’t clear about it at all.
Your right lines are not exact. I saw the second video after leaving the comment. Being that you have gone through putting the radio in the dash I would leave it. My exl radio is much bigger and I didnt want to dismantle it. One question I have for you is the steering wheel controls. In your first video when it was all set up did all your steering wheel controls work. I can only get volume up and down and forward and back working. Source and the phone buttons dont work. I did connect the grey/ blue wire to the bluetooth as noted in the aswc-1 instructions but no go
After I removed the aftermarket interface, I connected the ASWC-1 the way that it is now, and the handsfree phone buttons worked, but the volume and skip buttons didn’t. After fighting with it for a bit, I did a reset on the ASWC-1, and the volume & skip buttons worked fine, but I can’t get the handsfree phone buttons to work. No connections have changed. I left that section out of the video intentionally because I thought that it was just my stereo doing it. So, I really don’t know what to do to get it to work. I haven’t tried connecting it to a computer to program the buttons yet though.
2016 honda accord exl i have a maestro and a kenwood excelon, i cannot figure out which harness i actually need to remain the top screen. Can you help?
I’m not sure. I’d like to know the answer if you find out, because I may end up using a maestro unit down the road. It wasn’t available for that generation of Accord when I did this. I’d say call Crutchfield about it. They should have the answer.
Hello, I have a white 2017 Honda Accord sport special edition will this work in this car? Crutch field doesn’t have a car radio recommended for this car. Did you have the Same problem?
It said it was compatible on Crutchfield back when I got it. The reviews must have been so bad that they changed that. Personally, If I could go back, I would have kept it stock and only used an audio processor.
Didn't watch the whole video but does that harness let you utilize the top screen while still being able to access the settings for TPMS and other stuff
I had the same problem with my back up camera the lines changed so I just removed them, not what I expected I thought that it would be retained like it was before, my line felt like they were up a lot higher I wish I could adjust them somehow like they were
I'm curious to know whether your wife's radio still picks up signal well with amplifier power wires on the left side. I made that mistake with my 2014 LS Accord, but it was so easy to run the power to the left that I haven't reversed it to the right yet.
There haven’t been any power or signal issues to the amp. Most of the electrical in the car is running down that side, so I like to keep it with those. My RCAs I always run on the opposite side or down the middle.
Great video I had a question though my fear of changing radio is I lose all the setting options in the top screen is that true do you lose all that stuff I seen you flipping through what looked like the top screen and all and settings are you able to still control that stuff and change the radio? Thanks I’m advance
My honest opinion, I don’t recommend replacing the radio. The interface for the top screen was not good compared to the original. In another video, I ended up hacking up the factory radio and shoving it behind the dash to keep the top screen functions. Some people have said that the maestro idatalink modules are compatible with those accords, but lose the entire top screen. I have not seen that myself though.
How did you get the upper screen to work? I did a stereo install on my wife’s 2013 accord and it does not get data. I used the iDatalink products though, do the axxess products keep that screen working?
The axxess unit kept the upper screen on. The interface is terrible though. The top screen runs off of the factory radio, so I took that radio apart enough to where I could fit it in the dash behind the aftermarket radio. I’ll never do it again, but it works.
I just installed this into a 2017 Honda Accord and am having the same issue with the backup camera. Did you ever figure anything out? I'm thinking about getting an additional rearview camera to connect to the Alpine, but will probably be a huge pain to install
I did another video after this one resolving that issue, but it involves hacking up the factory radio, some fancy wiring, and burying it behind the dash.
I could be wrong, but I don’t think there is an adapter that lets you use the factory microphone. Aftermarket will probably work better with an aftermarket unit
Thanks for the great video! I have a 2015 Accord Coupe and had a Pioneer HU installed with the Metro dashkit. However, every time I try to use the TPMS calibration, nothing happens. Did you have issues with TPMS calibration with this kit? thanks!
@@humanentity2214 you can reset TPMS by pushing the button on that is left of steering wheel. you can calibrate it by navigating through vehicle settings
@@citygirl9678 thank you, I kept pressing and finally the whole menu opened up. Thanks 🙏 how do you like you car, when did you buy it, how many miles? I just got mine yesterday, 2014 Honda Accord sport
@@AyyJayy02 did you upgrade to something else or get rid of the car? Im in the market for a new deck but I was wondering if you knew a better one than the vid 2022
What antenna adapter did you use, because the one it comes with doesn't have anything to connect to. And I saw that I need the Metra 40-HD31.. Is it different on the Accord sport then the EX-L.
I wasn’t able to get that to work. It was weird, because when I had the aftermarket interface connected, I could get the phone buttons to work and not the volume and seek. That’s what I got when I did the new setup and it still did the same thing. I defaulted the aswc-1 and I got the volume and seek working, but I wasn’t able to get the phone buttons to work. So I’m guessing the wiring is right because it worked at one point. I never tried calling axxess about it though.
AyyJayy02 so I just left my installer and got it to work. Metra has the wrong instructions maestro apparently knew what to do. You need the grey/blue wire which connects to the Bluetooth module connected. That Bluetooth module is in the dash under one of the kickplates apparently it’s different for every accord but it has a bluetooth logo on it. He tapped into that and all steering wheel buttons work including Siri.
zeeshan siddiqui Oh snap! They didn’t have Idatalink for the accord at the time I did this. I have the factory radio hacked up and crammed behind the dash right now to keep the top screen working like factory. Does the top screen work alright? All buttons functional with the Maestro unit?
AyyJayy02 I’m using the metra kit but had to use instructions from maestro to get steering wheel controls to work right. You need the blue/gray wire to connect to the Bluetooth module which is separate and in the dash or near the kickplate.
zeeshan siddiqui Okay, gotcha. Are you liking it so far? I just wasn’t a fan of the Metra interface. The backup camera showed up really dark. That’s why I went the route I did after trying it. I may try the Maestro module eventually. I just looked it up and it’s compatible with that Accord now.
Does anyone know where bluetooth module is installed in a 2017 Honda Accord LX (4 cyl)? I suspect mine is dead. Phone menu shows Bluetooth off... Initializing.. Please wait. It's stuck there. I have spent days looking for bluetooth module location on 2017 model. Found nothing yet.
@@AyyJayy02 Thanks. That makes perfect sense. I spent a week Googling but came up with nothing. I've also disassembled the center console to access the radio (haven't successfully removed the radio yet). All I found under the factory radio is a box (with marking: P/N 39200-T2A-A220-M1) which I believe is ANC. So I suspect bluetooth is built into the radio on 2017 models. Any idea how to factory reset my radio? The "Reset to Factory Default" option on the menu is grayed out. I've tried removing the fuse (in engine compartment). Radio is off for 24 hours but that did not reset anything. Station presets are still intact when I put the fuse back on.
@@AyyJayy02 - it all started when my car battery died. I couldn't start the engine. Had to buy a new battery. Don't know if this is a coincidence... after replacing car battery, all bluetooth related functions on the menu are grayed out. Factory data reset is also grayed out. I'm still trying to remove the head unit to check if there's a hardware reset button somewhere inside.
I never tried that. I’m leaving it alone until I can try the idatalink module. I’d imagine it only shows the backup display on the top screen unless you change the camera and connect it to the new headunit.
I got a question, if you can please help me out. I might be interested in a 2016 Honda Accord Sport Coupe. They claim on Crutchfield, that you can NOT change the radio on that specific vehicle, but I'm wondering - is that a FACT or a Error ???? The car I got, it died but it has a good system in it, that I gotta remove. If you know anything, please do share.
You can change the radio. They probably say you can’t change it, because the interface they were selling is terrible. Personally, with all the troubles that I had changing it, I would never do it again.
@@AyyJayy02 - Thanks for the info. I was gonna have my tech at the Best Buy Geek Squad do it. He's done a few cars for me in the past. The thing is, I know the shape of the radio matches the "sedan version of the car". If I do get the Accord Sport Touring 2 door, I had to ask myself - What's the difference in the radios ???
@@AyyJayy02 - Let me share a few little secrets I get a big stiffy from having a Pioneer stereo in my car. I have tried JVC, Kenwood, Alpine (grunt) but Pioneer rules and I tried everything before giving into the KING. Now I like "multimedia Pioneers" - mp3, DVD and mp4. I like the touch screen and I convert videos from different sources and once my Pioneer is hooked up, I add infinity door speakers/tweeters and a nice 2 12in subs with a 2 amp combo. So basically "I blast whatever I watch" - If it's a converted video with a very high quality sound, I will upset EVERYBODY at the red light - just like tonight, my Maxima is near death. So I took Pop's Altima with a Pioneer/Polk System. I was upsetting the guy next to me. Think he was driving some corny axx Golf or something. Whatever Honda offers, it won't scratch the surface of the systems I like getting installed. (SORRY for the long answer, but I hope it wasn't too boring)
I was CLOSE to choosing Pioneer for my truck though. Went with the Alpine Halo9 though. I stay pretty loyal to them when it comes to amps and headunits. Everyone’s got their own preference though. I kinda want to start experimenting with different box builds eventually so see what kind of loud I can get.
That’s understandable. I’m pretty particular with my wiring and I’d rather do it myself. Each shop that I’ve had work on my previous cars didn’t do it right and I had issues.
Did you have any problems with the Module to hook up the connection from the oem and the steering wheel connection because every time I back up disorders changes the stereo to go off or change . So the company I got the module from which came with a indash kit from Crutchfield they’re sending me another one and let’s see if it works
aimzer13 I haven’t seen it available by itself. But that interface is not good at all. Check if they have the update for the Maestro interface. If they do, I’d got that route.
@dj gelo. I took it out pretty shortly after the video. Did some hacking of the factory unit to get the imid working like normal. I heard that using the maestro interface cuts out the top screen completely. There’s not really a perfect solution for it.
can't you just remove the Honda accord stereo out and plug this new Alpine in there? why would you need a face plate ? isn't the Alpine compatible with current face plate? Did all the harness come with the Alpine or you have to get them separately ?
The factory stereo face is that whole piece including the air vents. It’s not like the older stereos where you can just slide it out. My 09 civic was the same way. It’d be nice if it was that easy to swap out. The main harness for the Alpine came with that head unit. The other interface stuff came with the aftermarket dash kit.
ocyllax The instructions say to connect the speed sensor wire to the blue/pink wire on the interface harness. I have a link to the instructions in the video description if you need it. The instructions are a mess though.
AyyJayy02 do you remember what exactly the green speed sensor wire does? And just so I understand, you’re connecting the green/white wire on the interface harness to a blue/pink wire on the power harness? Or is that green/white wire connecting to a harness in the vehicle?
I bought the whole kit from Crutchfield. It came with the dash piece and the interface. I don’t think you can install an aftermarket radio without the aftermarket dash piece. You may want to check with Crutchfield and see if the Maestro unit is compatible with that year Accord now. It wasn’t at the time that I made these videos. If it is, I’d suggest going that route.
I think that’s how most new vehicles are now. I miss the days of just getting a cheap dash kit and sliding in the new radio. There’s so much extra electronics involved with new cars.
Phenomenal job on your install bro. Not too many folks have messed with the Metra kit for this car so I was glad to see this video.
Thanks a lot. That end result was still a little underwhelming. I posted a second video of what I did to fix my complaints with it.
@@AyyJayy02 I saw that one too. Real cool. I spoke with the guys at idatalink and they said they were working on a new maestro rr that will integrate with everything in the Accord. Hope I comes out soon.
That was a lot of work!
Your wire work is beautiful
Thank you!
When I saw the Tesa tape, I knew this guy was serious about this install.
Gotta keep it clean 😎
After seeing you go through all of that I am so good with my stock shit. Thanks for the warning homie LOL!
No problem, haha! I’d say just go with an audio processor and be done with it. Too much electronics in newer vehicles are making headunit swaps too difficult.
Great video. For her next gift you should install an aftermarket auto-dimming HomeLink mirror. I put one in my 2014 Accord EX right away and it's the best, especially if you have a garage. I'm researching a radio upgrade right now, which is what brought me to your channel. The iMid screen and Lane Watch Assist have always been a hindrance to doing a radio upgrade.
I've also always wondered why that Metra kit is so expensive. Any ideas?
I’ll see if she has any interest in the mirror. I’ve never paid any mind to rear view mirror upgrades before. I think most of the price tag is because of the interface. I still don’t have anything good to say about that interface though.
@@AyyJayy02 Someone in a forum mentioned the Maestro RR2. In theory I feel like they could program the RR2 module to replace the Accord's factory head unit. Not sure if it's a solution or not. Getting that IMID display and LaneWatch to cooperate is a PITA.
Thanks for going into the settings and showing us everything. I’m doing research for putting in a CarPlay unit in my accord and am trying to find out what I’ll lose and be able to keep!
No problem. Some people have used an idatalink module, but I’ve heard that you lose the top screen display. I don’t think there is a perfect replacement to keep everything if you go with aftermarket in this car
So i will lose my lane switch camera for the side mirror and backup camera if i go aftermarket carplay??
I would think those would show up on the aftermarket unit, but I don’t have a definite answer for that.
If you purchase a new radio for this type of Honda, I recommend Crutchfield. Get the "ready harness" setup and they'll do the main harness and Axxess SWC harness for you.
Additionally, the Metra kits come with an additional Axxess harness (larger), that is for your TOP DISPLAY, it gives you the screen and maintains the functionality of it (backup and lane watch camera).
So you'll have 2 AXXESS boxes behind the dash and you'll be 100%.
That’s where I got the kit. I had no problem getting everything soldered together. The top display (especially the backup camera) looked horrible. Unless they’ve done some updates, I’ve only heard bad things about the interface.
@@AyyJayy02 - If I'm NOT mistaken. THEY claim, you should NOT modify the radio on this car. How would I know ? I'm thinking about buying a 2016 Accord and it said "We do not recommend a car stereo for this car". YET if I goto the 2014 Accord with same radio = It gives you all the variety in the world
I know this was a lot of work but I wish the video were more in depth so the beginners like myself could do it as well.
Looking at this exact same setup except the iLX=W650. Thanks for sharing.
No problem. Hope the video helps out. Let me know if you’re able to get the steering wheel Bluetooth buttons working. Me and a couple others had issues with it.
Shiznick that’s a lot of work!!
It just looks that way on film
That Smithfield’s be hitting lol
I keep forgetting that I put that in there, haha! Love me some Smithfield’s.
You saved me 300$ install
Glad I could help!
They sure don't make it easy and cheap to install an aftermarket radio. That's the reason my 2016 Accord still retains its factory setup.
I want to try the maestro interface eventually to see if it’s any better than the metra one. I’ll probably post a video whenever I do that. With the right interface, it should make it more satisfying to upgrade to aftermarket.
@@AyyJayy02 - do we have to use a kit interface like Metra? It's kinda ridiculous that they charge more than $300 for the kit and an Alpine iLX-W650 head unit costs less than the install kit.
The interface is mainly for the top screen functions. Definitely check into the maestro interface if it’s compatible. I didn’t like the metra one.
@@AyyJayy02 - According to Crutchfield, iDatalink Maestro module is not compatible with Accord 2017 LX. They suggests Metra 99-7804 Dash and Wiring Kit for my Honda. However, idatalink.com website says it is compatible.
I chose to keep the factory head unit in my 2017 Accord Touring and opted to go with an Audio Control interface so that I can add aftermarket audio components for a better car stereo... alleviates some of the major issues you ran into like the backup camera. Clean looking install. Hope you get any and all bugs worked out which I'm sure you will. 👍🏽💯
I was just interested in CarPlay, really. These new cars seem to be a headache with all the extra stuff built in. I’m trying to get the second video up really soon. I jumped on editing right after I uploaded this. The results of the project are positive though.
@@AyyJayy02 Nice. I know you would get it all figured out. All the features these new cars come with is a nightmare to try and retain everything if you want to switch out the head unit.
I still haven't found anyone to fabricate a beauty beauty panel, etc... for my 2017 Accord Sedan... I'm just throwing that out there... Lol
It’s so much more rewarding doing it on your own though. The first beauty panel I did was all done with a jigsaw. Granted, it didn’t look as fancy as the last couple one, it was a start. As long as each build is better than the best, I feel like that’s all that matters.
@@AyyJayy02 I think I am gonna make an attempt at something basic... not too sure as yet. I'm gonna look at your videos again and see what I can learn.
hi. i have a 2017 honda accord coupe v6. mine has the touch screen interface on lower end instead of the hard touch buttons like yours did. im installing a Alpine INE-W987HD for the hi res audio file playback. I obviously don't want to loose the functionality of the top screen though. would i be able to do what you did being that i have a touch screen interface on the bottom?
I’m not really sure. The wiring should be similar since all that’s needed for the aftermarket headunit is the power, ground and ACC. I have a link in the description of what one guy did with his stereo that had the bottom screen. That might be more relevant for your application.
I got this kit for my 2013 exl no nav a couple of weeks ago. Back up camera sucked too but I found by changing settings on nav/non nav settings in display settings plus setting brightness to max which I believe is 11 helped greatly. I didnt have nav but changing it to nav the screen brightened up and looked clearer. Hope that helps
Were the guide lines good on it? It’s my wife’s car and that was her main concern. I already hacked up her factory radio (in the next video) and got the original screen working for the backup camera. And I have no clue about that GPS antenna. I was trying to figure that out when I was looking for a navigation screen without the phone connected. It comes with the headunit but it seems like all the navigation stuff goes through the phone when using carplay. The manual isn’t clear about it at all.
Your right lines are not exact. I saw the second video after leaving the comment. Being that you have gone through putting the radio in the dash I would leave it. My exl radio is much bigger and I didnt want to dismantle it. One question I have for you is the steering wheel controls. In your first video when it was all set up did all your steering wheel controls work. I can only get volume up and down and forward and back working. Source and the phone buttons dont work. I did connect the grey/ blue wire to the bluetooth as noted in the aswc-1 instructions but no go
Maybe alpine uses the GPS antenna as a speed censor so you dont access certain screens while the vehicle is moving. Who knows.
Great job by the way very professional installation work. I enjoyed watching it.
After I removed the aftermarket interface, I connected the ASWC-1 the way that it is now, and the handsfree phone buttons worked, but the volume and skip buttons didn’t. After fighting with it for a bit, I did a reset on the ASWC-1, and the volume & skip buttons worked fine, but I can’t get the handsfree phone buttons to work. No connections have changed. I left that section out of the video intentionally because I thought that it was just my stereo doing it. So, I really don’t know what to do to get it to work. I haven’t tried connecting it to a computer to program the buttons yet though.
Was that 93.3 The Planet? I saw that and I’m like he’s gotta near SC, maybe just a coincidence but then Smithfield’s! Nice vid bud
I’m in NC. There was something about Smithfield’s I’m the video?
Haha! Nevermind. I forgot that I put that in there. Love me some Smithfield’s
Been wanting to change the stereo in 2014 accord but brooo that Dash kit is mad expensive on top of having to buy a stereo lol
It makes it look good though. Those kits look like they came with the car.
Yea bro ik, best buy is asking for 700 smh to do this install
2016 honda accord exl i have a maestro and a kenwood excelon, i cannot figure out which harness i actually need to remain the top screen. Can you help?
I’m not sure. I’d like to know the answer if you find out, because I may end up using a maestro unit down the road. It wasn’t available for that generation of Accord when I did this. I’d say call Crutchfield about it. They should have the answer.
Hey bro great video 👍. So I guess the navigation doesn't work anymore after you add a aftermarket radio ?
Thank you. I wouldn’t think so. This car did not come with navigation. So you be using whatever navigation comes with the aftermarket radio.
WAYYYYY to much work, especially when its not for yourself. Hope ya'll still together
Haha!! Yeah man. Still together. I have some plans for that car after I’m done with my truck.
Do the fuel economy screens still work when ur cycling through the top screen?
They do still work with the steering wheel buttons.
Hello, I have a white 2017 Honda Accord sport special edition will this work in this car? Crutch field doesn’t have a car radio recommended for this car. Did you have the Same problem?
It said it was compatible on Crutchfield back when I got it. The reviews must have been so bad that they changed that. Personally, If I could go back, I would have kept it stock and only used an audio processor.
Didn't watch the whole video but does that harness let you utilize the top screen while still being able to access the settings for TPMS and other stuff
I had the same problem with my back up camera the lines changed so I just removed them, not what I expected I thought that it would be retained like it was before, my line felt like they were up a lot higher I wish I could adjust them somehow like they were
I didn’t even keep the setup long enough to see that the lines could be removed. Did you keep it? Or go with something else?
@@AyyJayy02 I'll stick with it I don't want to do any more to it.
Completely understand. Same here
I'm curious to know whether your wife's radio still picks up signal well with amplifier power wires on the left side. I made that mistake with my 2014 LS Accord, but it was so easy to run the power to the left that I haven't reversed it to the right yet.
There haven’t been any power or signal issues to the amp. Most of the electrical in the car is running down that side, so I like to keep it with those. My RCAs I always run on the opposite side or down the middle.
Great video I had a question though my fear of changing radio is I lose all the setting options in the top screen is that true do you lose all that stuff I seen you flipping through what looked like the top screen and all and settings are you able to still control that stuff and change the radio? Thanks I’m advance
My honest opinion, I don’t recommend replacing the radio. The interface for the top screen was not good compared to the original. In another video, I ended up hacking up the factory radio and shoving it behind the dash to keep the top screen functions. Some people have said that the maestro idatalink modules are compatible with those accords, but lose the entire top screen. I have not seen that myself though.
How did you get the upper screen to work? I did a stereo install on my wife’s 2013 accord and it does not get data. I used the iDatalink products though, do the axxess products keep that screen working?
The axxess unit kept the upper screen on. The interface is terrible though. The top screen runs off of the factory radio, so I took that radio apart enough to where I could fit it in the dash behind the aftermarket radio. I’ll never do it again, but it works.
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This the video of what I did.
Same goes for my side mirror camera.
Amazing video sir! How is the alpine ILX-507 radio working as of today?
Still working strong! No problems at all
@@AyyJayy02 thanks so much for letting me know! Mine is being installed Friday. I can’t wait.
Did you update the firmware to the latest version 5.0?
What's the GPS antenna for. That unit doesn't come with nav
I just installed this into a 2017 Honda Accord and am having the same issue with the backup camera. Did you ever figure anything out? I'm thinking about getting an additional rearview camera to connect to the Alpine, but will probably be a huge pain to install
I did another video after this one resolving that issue, but it involves hacking up the factory radio, some fancy wiring, and burying it behind the dash.
where is the video so I can see
Can i use the same microphone that use the accord or i have to change what it bring the aftermarket radio??
I could be wrong, but I don’t think there is an adapter that lets you use the factory microphone. Aftermarket will probably work better with an aftermarket unit
Ok thanks
Thanks for the great video! I have a 2015 Accord Coupe and had a Pioneer HU installed with the Metro dashkit. However, every time I try to use the TPMS calibration, nothing happens. Did you have issues with TPMS calibration with this kit? thanks!
I only had it installed for a short time. Not long enough to see any issues like that. Sorry I couldn’t be much help with that
Hello! Can you please tell me how you navigate to Tpms? I just got a 14 accord but I can't seem to find the way to the tpms reset option.
@@humanentity2214 you can reset TPMS by pushing the button on that is left of steering wheel. you can calibrate it by navigating through vehicle settings
@@citygirl9678 thank you, I kept pressing and finally the whole menu opened up. Thanks 🙏 how do you like you car, when did you buy it, how many miles? I just got mine yesterday, 2014 Honda Accord sport
@@AyyJayy02 did you upgrade to something else or get rid of the car? Im in the market for a new deck but I was wondering if you knew a better one than the vid 2022
On top of the kit you still have to get the steering wheel control harness? Or that comes in thay expensive ass kit?
If I’m not mistaken, it came with the kit
Nevermind. The Aswc-1 is separate. But it plugs directly into the harness that comes with the kit.
What antenna adapter did you use, because the one it comes with doesn't have anything to connect to. And I saw that I need the Metra 40-HD31.. Is it different on the Accord sport then the EX-L.
40-HD11 is what I got. I’m not sure if it’s different between Accord models. That what Crutchfield recommended when I was ordering.
Did you get all steering wheel controls to work including phone? I have volume and seek but not phone pick up and hang up
I wasn’t able to get that to work. It was weird, because when I had the aftermarket interface connected, I could get the phone buttons to work and not the volume and seek. That’s what I got when I did the new setup and it still did the same thing. I defaulted the aswc-1 and I got the volume and seek working, but I wasn’t able to get the phone buttons to work. So I’m guessing the wiring is right because it worked at one point. I never tried calling axxess about it though.
AyyJayy02 so I just left my installer and got it to work. Metra has the wrong instructions maestro apparently knew what to do. You need the grey/blue wire which connects to the Bluetooth module connected. That Bluetooth module is in the dash under one of the kickplates apparently it’s different for every accord but it has a bluetooth logo on it. He tapped into that and all steering wheel buttons work including Siri.
zeeshan siddiqui Oh snap! They didn’t have Idatalink for the accord at the time I did this. I have the factory radio hacked up and crammed behind the dash right now to keep the top screen working like factory. Does the top screen work alright? All buttons functional with the Maestro unit?
AyyJayy02 I’m using the metra kit but had to use instructions from maestro to get steering wheel controls to work right. You need the blue/gray wire to connect to the Bluetooth module which is separate and in the dash or near the kickplate.
zeeshan siddiqui Okay, gotcha. Are you liking it so far? I just wasn’t a fan of the Metra interface. The backup camera showed up really dark. That’s why I went the route I did after trying it. I may try the Maestro module eventually. I just looked it up and it’s compatible with that Accord now.
how are you selecting the menues on the upper screen???
Steering wheel controls
Does anyone know where bluetooth module is installed in a 2017 Honda Accord LX (4 cyl)? I suspect mine is dead. Phone menu shows Bluetooth off... Initializing.. Please wait. It's stuck there. I have spent days looking for bluetooth module location on 2017 model. Found nothing yet.
I’m almost positive it’s built into the factory radio of the Accord Sport. I remember seeing a Bluetooth logo when I was hacking it apart.
@@AyyJayy02 Thanks. That makes perfect sense. I spent a week Googling but came up with nothing. I've also disassembled the center console to access the radio (haven't successfully removed the radio yet). All I found under the factory radio is a box (with marking: P/N 39200-T2A-A220-M1) which I believe is ANC. So I suspect bluetooth is built into the radio on 2017 models.
Any idea how to factory reset my radio? The "Reset to Factory Default" option on the menu is grayed out. I've tried removing the fuse (in engine compartment). Radio is off for 24 hours but that did not reset anything. Station presets are still intact when I put the fuse back on.
I’m not sure how to factory reset. Weird that it’s grayed out though. Maybe only dealer resettable?
@@AyyJayy02 - it all started when my car battery died. I couldn't start the engine. Had to buy a new battery. Don't know if this is a coincidence... after replacing car battery, all bluetooth related functions on the menu are grayed out. Factory data reset is also grayed out. I'm still trying to remove the head unit to check if there's a hardware reset button somewhere inside.
Oh wow. That’s weird. Hope you get it figured out.
Did you ever figure out what is the back up cámara for the original ? Like from original back to a new stereo , I got everything else down
I never tried that. I’m leaving it alone until I can try the idatalink module. I’d imagine it only shows the backup display on the top screen unless you change the camera and connect it to the new headunit.
I got a question, if you can please help me out. I might be interested in a 2016 Honda Accord Sport Coupe. They claim on Crutchfield, that you can NOT change the radio on that specific vehicle, but I'm wondering - is that a FACT or a Error ????
The car I got, it died but it has a good system in it, that I gotta remove. If you know anything, please do share.
You can change the radio. They probably say you can’t change it, because the interface they were selling is terrible. Personally, with all the troubles that I had changing it, I would never do it again.
@@AyyJayy02 - Thanks for the info. I was gonna have my tech at the Best Buy Geek Squad do it. He's done a few cars for me in the past. The thing is, I know the shape of the radio matches the "sedan version of the car". If I do get the Accord Sport Touring 2 door, I had to ask myself - What's the difference in the radios ???
Does the Touring not already come with a touchscreen?
@@AyyJayy02 - Let me share a few little secrets
I get a big stiffy from having a Pioneer stereo in my car. I have tried JVC, Kenwood, Alpine (grunt) but Pioneer rules and I tried everything before giving into the KING. Now I like "multimedia Pioneers" - mp3, DVD and mp4. I like the touch screen and I convert videos from different sources and once my Pioneer is hooked up, I add infinity door speakers/tweeters and a nice 2 12in subs with a 2 amp combo. So basically "I blast whatever I watch" - If it's a converted video with a very high quality sound, I will upset EVERYBODY at the red light - just like tonight, my Maxima is near death. So I took Pop's Altima with a Pioneer/Polk System. I was upsetting the guy next to me. Think he was driving some corny axx Golf or something. Whatever Honda offers, it won't scratch the surface of the systems I like getting installed. (SORRY for the long answer, but I hope it wasn't too boring)
I was CLOSE to choosing Pioneer for my truck though. Went with the Alpine Halo9 though. I stay pretty loyal to them when it comes to amps and headunits. Everyone’s got their own preference though. I kinda want to start experimenting with different box builds eventually so see what kind of loud I can get.
Did you get that harness from broly on eBay
The harness that I used in this video came with the dash kit
I’d rather pay a radio shop honestly.. it was easier to install a new radio on my ‘97 accord
That’s understandable. I’m pretty particular with my wiring and I’d rather do it myself. Each shop that I’ve had work on my previous cars didn’t do it right and I had issues.
How did you connect the back up camera? And Does the turn signal camera still work?
Backup camera connected through the interface that came with the kit. The car doesn’t have any turn signal camera.
I used this same set up. I have 3 wires left over on the metra harness. And in there is a in used harness from the car. Did u run into that
I think there was at least a couple wires leftover. One was for the dimmer, I believe. I really don’t remember about the others.
Did you have any problems with the Module to hook up the connection from the oem and the steering wheel connection because every time I back up disorders changes the stereo to go off or change . So the company I got the module from which came with a indash kit from Crutchfield they’re sending me another one and let’s see if it works
I don’t remember having issues with that. I only had it in for a short time though.
@@AyyJayy02 oh ok let’s hope I can fix my problem tomorrow
What radio kit u used cuz I have a 1” gap with the kit I’ve used
It’s the Metra dash kit. 99-7804. It lets you slide the headunit inward and outward to make it flush.
@@AyyJayy02 where did you bought the kit from I’m interested on getting one
I bought it from crutchfield. I’m not sure if it’s available anymore though.
Where did you purchase kit from?
I bought it from Crutchfield.com. I don’t think they sell it anymore though.
Could I buy just the interface by itself?
aimzer13 I haven’t seen it available by itself. But that interface is not good at all. Check if they have the update for the Maestro interface. If they do, I’d got that route.
@@AyyJayy02 is it buggy? Have they fixed it to this day?
@dj gelo. I took it out pretty shortly after the video. Did some hacking of the factory unit to get the imid working like normal. I heard that using the maestro interface cuts out the top screen completely. There’s not really a perfect solution for it.
Did you need an aftermarket antenna adapter or can you use the factory one for the new radio?
Had to get an adapter. Metra 40-HD11
I have 2016 accord sport I went to your link it says dose not fit
Not sure why. That’s the exact one that I bought. 2016 accord sport as well.
can't you just remove the Honda accord stereo out and plug this new Alpine in there? why would you need a face plate ? isn't the Alpine compatible with current face plate? Did all the harness come with the Alpine or you have to get them separately ?
The factory stereo face is that whole piece including the air vents. It’s not like the older stereos where you can just slide it out. My 09 civic was the same way. It’d be nice if it was that easy to swap out. The main harness for the Alpine came with that head unit. The other interface stuff came with the aftermarket dash kit.
What was the green speed sensor wire connected to?? I couldn’t hear you and that’s the one wire I don’t have connected
ocyllax The instructions say to connect the speed sensor wire to the blue/pink wire on the interface harness. I have a link to the instructions in the video description if you need it. The instructions are a mess though.
AyyJayy02 I don’t see any pink wire on my ilx207’s harnesses, is it missing?
It should be blue and pink. I don’t have that harness anymore where I could check it. But I followed those instructions when I wired it.
AyyJayy02 do you remember what exactly the green speed sensor wire does? And just so I understand, you’re connecting the green/white wire on the interface harness to a blue/pink wire on the power harness? Or is that green/white wire connecting to a harness in the vehicle?
AyyJayy02 I’m referring to what you say exactly at 4:10- around 4:15
Can you still adjust the time with this on the top screen?
Should be able to. I only had that setup for a short time. I don’t remember honestly.
what state are you located in.. ill drive to you so you can do my car .. your work is very tidy
Thank you. I live in North Carolina. I just do it as a hobby though. Work only on my equipment, close friend and family.
I wish someone could do mine
What did u just do on this vide ?😕
Do u need the dash kit to install the dash?.and where did u buy it btw
I bought the whole kit from Crutchfield. It came with the dash piece and the interface. I don’t think you can install an aftermarket radio without the aftermarket dash piece. You may want to check with Crutchfield and see if the Maestro unit is compatible with that year Accord now. It wasn’t at the time that I made these videos. If it is, I’d suggest going that route.
@@AyyJayy02 i found in ebay the dash kit but without cables do i need those cables? What does the hardness do?
Jay Saturday The harness is so you can connect it to power and the speakers (if you’re using the factory speakers)
But really, check with Crutchfield to see if the Maestro unit is compatible with that Accord now. I’m sure you’ll be happier what it.
@@AyyJayy02 im using the after market ones so without it wont power the stereo? Becux i want the tesla screen one
I ground my green wire so my car don’t have to be in park two watch movies or videos
Depends on the headunit. That doesn’t work with Alpine units.
Atleast the back up cam works mines doesnt help lol
Yea mines doesn’t either did you find a solution?
Too much work....
Honda is a piece of shit making it so difficult to change out the factory stereo never had these problems with the crown vic
I think that’s how most new vehicles are now. I miss the days of just getting a cheap dash kit and sliding in the new radio. There’s so much extra electronics involved with new cars.
@@AyyJayy02 lol that's also why new cars usually have so many electronic problems, just computers being computers 😂
Lol also your crown vic is not a 2014 accord with a lot of bells and some whistles so…
That god-awful music makes this hard to watch.
Sorry man. Had to use copyright free music.