Really helpful video! I'll be swapping out my stock CD player for a new one, and this will save me at least the $90 that friggin' Best Buy was going to charge... You are a lifesaver!
great video thanks! I am about to install a new stereo in my '96 civic and to actually see the panels being pulled out was quite helpful, especially the tool (which i'm going to now buy). thx again
thank you so much this is really helpfull ill try to change my head unit of my honda civiv 97 after i saw this vedio i know how to do it you are a good man:)
There have been some comments regarding the cost and utility of the USA spec box vs buying and aftermarket radio that is iPod ready. This is a fair question, especially given that nowadays pretty much everything comes iPod ready. In this case, there were three reasons why I decided to use the box. Although the main one is the first one. 1. The original stereo on that civic controls the alarm. Without it, then you have to redo the alarm as well which may add $$ and inconvenience. 2. The box does the DAC conversion and quality is very good (this may be true of some aftermarket stereos too). 3. You can use the stereo buttons to control the iPod, this is safer as it lets you do changes while driving without having to look or touch the iPod screen. You can potentially do this with some aftermarket stereos. I also like the fact that the cable goes somewhere else and you don't have the usb cable on the face of the stereo hanging around.
ruizricar thank you sir, this is exactly what video i was looking for. The stereo buttons to control my iPod is a plus. i didn't want an ugly aftermarket stereo with a lot of ugly lights on it. Also, there's nothing works better than the OEM. thanks again!
you reseted the engine ecu by unplugging the battery cable normally its advisable to make the engine idle from almost warm normal operating temp until radiator fan comes on twice, without touching anything .. all electrical off and no taps in accelerator pedal
@AntiRellik Unfortunately I don't think that would work. The CD input is not the same as an auxiliary input. The CD input in fact is more complex as it supports bidirectional communication with the stereo. The adaptor box uses this input and "translates" the communication between the iPod and the stereo. You could check Crutchfield or iPodCarPros to check for other brands that may be available in your area. Good luck!
What CD player did you install? That CD player looks OEM, but I am not aware of a separate unit (like the cassette player) for the 96 - 98 Civic. Is it from an Odysey? Did you do any mods to get it to work?
Hey man. I've been looking different videos trying to find someone that shows how to replace a stero on a Honda civic 97. Since this is the closer thing to what I really need, could you please tell me what I need to replace it? The stereo I'm planning to get is a Dual XD5250, but I don't want to buy it and probably miss to buy a cable or like that frame that should go on the dashboard after I install it. Please help me!
Would a cable connected to the rear of the stereo (where the CD player is supposed to connect) that has a female 3.5mm jack on the other side work? I just want a female headphone jack, cause I can't get that interface to my country.
Would this work if i just wanna replace the stock stereo with a aftermarket one? do i have to do all those steps of removing the driver side panel and glove box or can i just remove the cover over the cig lighter?
i have an old alpine 6 cd changer and a stock cassette player in my 96 civic. can i just hook the 6 cd changer to the back of the cassette player accessory gray connector or do i have to remove the cassette connector and hook up the 6 cd changer straight to the radios accessory gray connector someone please help me
Really helpful video! I'll be swapping out my stock CD player for a new one, and this will save me at least the $90 that friggin' Best Buy was going to charge... You are a lifesaver!
great video thanks! I am about to install a new stereo in my '96 civic and to actually see the panels being pulled out was quite helpful, especially the tool (which i'm going to now buy). thx again
Excellent video and a good step by step walk through.
Saved me a bunch of time with the removal of the old h.u. Thanks
thank you so much this is really helpfull ill try to change my head unit of my honda civiv 97 after i saw this vedio i know how to do it you are a good man:)
the video is very informative. Thanks a lot!
There have been some comments regarding the cost and utility of the USA spec box vs buying and aftermarket radio that is iPod ready. This is a fair question, especially given that nowadays pretty much everything comes iPod ready. In this case, there were three reasons why I decided to use the box. Although the main one is the first one.
1. The original stereo on that civic controls the alarm. Without it, then you have to redo the alarm as well which may add $$ and inconvenience.
2. The box does the DAC conversion and quality is very good (this may be true of some aftermarket stereos too).
3. You can use the stereo buttons to control the iPod, this is safer as it lets you do changes while driving without having to look or touch the iPod screen. You can potentially do this with some aftermarket stereos.
I also like the fact that the cable goes somewhere else and you don't have the usb cable on the face of the stereo hanging around.
ruizricar thank you sir, this is exactly what video i was looking for. The stereo buttons to control my iPod is a plus. i didn't want an ugly aftermarket stereo with a lot of ugly lights on it. Also, there's nothing works better than the OEM. thanks again!
nice video!! I used iSimple Manufacturer Part Number:PXHCH2-PXDX its the cheapest one i found
Thanks
@flakey712 you can get them either from Crutchfield or from iPodCarPros.
Great video man, It really helped me a lot!
you reseted the engine ecu by unplugging the battery cable
normally its advisable to make the engine idle from almost warm normal operating temp until radiator fan comes on twice, without touching anything .. all electrical off and no taps in accelerator pedal
@AntiRellik Unfortunately I don't think that would work. The CD input is not the same as an auxiliary input. The CD input in fact is more complex as it supports bidirectional communication with the stereo. The adaptor box uses this input and "translates" the communication between the iPod and the stereo. You could check Crutchfield or iPodCarPros to check for other brands that may be available in your area. Good luck!
Good night. Do the lights on the keyboard (options and numbers) on the front of the radio turn on? Since mine doesn't turn on, only the screen.

What are the advantages of doing this over getting a stereo with a USB input for an iPod? These adapters looked pretty expensive on ipodcarpros.
What CD player did you install? That CD player looks OEM, but I am not aware of a separate unit (like the cassette player) for the 96 - 98 Civic. Is it from an Odysey? Did you do any mods to get it to work?
can you send me a link to where you bought the connectors??
sweet video
Hey man. I've been looking different videos trying to find someone that shows how to replace a stero on a Honda civic 97. Since this is the closer thing to what I really need, could you please tell me what I need to replace it?
The stereo I'm planning to get is a Dual XD5250, but I don't want to buy it and probably miss to buy a cable or like that frame that should go on the dashboard after I install it.
Please help me!
Would a cable connected to the rear of the stereo (where the CD player is supposed to connect) that has a female 3.5mm jack on the other side work?
I just want a female headphone jack, cause I can't get that interface to my country.
Would this work if i just wanna replace the stock stereo with a aftermarket one? do i have to do all those steps of removing the driver side panel and glove box or can i just remove the cover over the cig lighter?
Nice video thank you
where can I buy this
i have an old alpine 6 cd changer and a stock cassette player in my 96 civic. can i just hook the 6 cd changer to the back of the cassette player accessory gray connector or do i have to remove the cassette connector and hook up the 6 cd changer straight to the radios accessory gray connector someone please help me
he didn't list where did he buy the unit would of been really helpful if he listed it on the description!!
wow thx alot man
How can i remove ( i want to repair ) the clock!?!?
Thanks in advance!
Anyone know where he got the cables from
Awesome!atl
FASTER SOLUTION: buy stereo with aux...install connect cable to ipod
I only came to read the comments
Mine has a cassette player, so I just got an aux tape :D
lol kermit
too many cut aways lol
tape deck sounds like garbage....