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Honda Accord - Not Ready For The IPhone
A short time ago, I test drove a new V-6 Honda Accord Coupe. The new, standard tech upgrades at my disposal: hands-free Bluetooth, XM Radio, a 270-watt audio system, were remarkable the 18 standard safety gadgets are enough to make any driver and passenger feel safe and sound.. While I enjoyed the power of Honda’s 271 hp, 3.5 L, iVTEC engine, and the sportier look of the coupe model, I noticed something was missing from my drive—an iPhone/iPod connection/auxiliary jack.
Yes, I know it sounds picky but when 51 million people possess an iPhone and another 260 million other people have an iPod it would be in the best interest of Honda to make an iPhone/iPod connection the standard or at least an aux. jack. The Hands Free Link system in the Accord does not play music over Bluetooth although the iPhone 3GS, Apple’s current iPhone model, can play music over a Bluetooth connection. The system only allows phone features to be used. It could be argued that Accord owners should simply listen to CDs or utlilize the stereo or XM Radio on board. All valid arguments, but with digital media here to stay, Accord owners should be able to carry and connect their complete music library to Honda’s 270-watt stereo system.
While XM Radio is great, it simply cannot compete with a custom-made digital collection. Sure an MP3 CD can be personalized to hold 120-150 songs depending on the bit rate, but when iPhone/iPod can hold thousands of songs there is no comparison.
Of course, third-party iPhone/iPod systems can be purchased but the stereo system and dashboard will need to be altered. An LCD screen must be attached to the dashboard and the iPod car kit system is run through the stereo. The end result detracts from the original attractiveness of the Accord panel display and worst of all, removes value from the Accord.
iPhone/iPod to FM transmitters can be purchased by Accord owners. . The transmitter plays music through an idle radio station and connects to the bottom of an iPhone or iPod. Although after testing several “top end” transmitters like Belkin and Griffin, it felt as if I were listening to a walkman CD player without “shock technology”. Every rough road, dip or even touching the transmitter causes my music to stop. What was more annoying was the muffled, often fuzzy. The FM transmitters managed to transform my 256kpbs ACC files into second-rate playback sound quality that resembled ringtones on my phone, despite the Honda Accord's complex stereo system. —rendering this technology Honeineffective.
While the lack of an iPhone/iPod connection may not be enough to prevent a customer from buying a new Accord Coupe, the lack of a connection can be a disappointment. Accord owners do have optional features if they would like to play music through the stereo system, but none of which offer direct access and selection of songs, artist, or playlist from the Accord’s stereo controls; features already implemented by all iPhone/iPod ready cars. Honda will most likely catch up with iPhone/iPod technology as they release new 2011 and 2010 models in the future, but for now new Accord owners will have to make do with the factory equipment provided.
Written by Windy Reigns: Riverside Dodge Jeep, Honda Dealer Los Angeles, Used Cars Kansas City
Why won't my 2006 Scion xA AUX audio input jack work?
I try to plug in my ipod to it and nothing happens. The volume is up, the ipod is on and playing a song, but no sound comes out of the speakers. I push the AUX button and its like nothing happens. Why do they include an AUX input jack if it doesn't do anything?
I bought the car new in Sept 2005. I got an ipod a few years after that. My ipod radio transmitter broke so now I'm wondering my AUX jack is broken.
I had the same problem with my 06 xb. The connector on the bottom of the aux connector sometimes comes out so you need to pull up the plastic from the center consul and replug it in. It isnt that hard but I would suggest going on some websites to see how people take apart their center consul
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