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If it’s due to an aftermarket radio, yes there are adapters available to make the dash controls work. Modifry has the best adapters, it will require removal of the current radio to connect the adapter but not too difficult.
Well I pulled the trigger today and on a car and only an hour drive away. All the other driving to cars was worth the effort though as I gained a bunch of knowledge on the subject so I am not disappointed in the trips.
I bought a New Formula Red 2005 AP2. I do think I like the "drive" on the AP2 better than the AP1 so I'm glad I think I found a nice one. Has 117,000 miles and I'm the 4th owner, first person had it for almost 13 years and put on 80k of those miles. The kid/guy I bought it from is in his senior year of college and said he was the president of his schools car club. Looks like he took good care of it and kept on top of the maintenance while he had it, the 1st 12 years it was serviced at a Honda dealer so I thought that was good also. New convertible top was installed last year, YAY! The exterior is very nice and the interior is pretty good as well considering the mileage.
Now the not so good, three minor-ish things, It does not still have the spare, will probably need a new set of tires next year, and aftermarket radio not hooked to the dash controls! And I know a lot of them out there are that way but I dont like it! So if anyone has an OEM spare for a good price, let me know.
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Ok another question.. This guy has no spare so I need to track one down. Is there any difference in the different years on a spare? And does anyone have one they want to part with?
The spare tire is universal. It only fits on the front because it's smaller overall diameter and will damage the rear differential if mounted on the rear so using it is a PITA. Details in your Owner's Manual. I've actually seen my spare tire twice but never used it and doubt I will. It's now 16 or 17 years old and no doubt hard as a rock. Small 12vDC air pump and some "flat fixer" are in the trunk. Spare wheel itself is Part No.42700-S2A-013. (S2A in the part number means S2000.)
OEM radios appear on Ebay all the time. Correct 2005 radio is Part No. 39100-S2A-A91. Radio type varies by model year.
Get ready for the tire discussion. The car demands matching tires front and back. I doubt you'll drive enough miles annually to worry about tire wear so Extreme Summer or Max Summer tires will provide the best handling. Avoid All Seasons. I'm due for tires and partial to Bridgestone RE71RS right now. Tire opinions are as contentious as engine oil.
11-14-2022, 04:50 AM
