Hi all

Newbie here. 2002 stereo first would not play cds, just kicked them out with eject on screen. radio worked. then radio quit sound. display still lights up and scans channels but no sound. should I go to honda? a stereo shop? if they replace the radio can they screw things up so that the remote by the steering wheel no longer works?
Any members on Vancouver Island that are familiar with this? I would like to be stock and get the radio fixed but do not know if that is possible or adviseable. If I get a new radio I was thinking about other options too. like Sirius or GPS mp 3 etc. All suggestions appreciated.
Thanks Mark

 

A DCI is required with aftermarket head unit to retain the dash controls. Modifry's is always highly recommended. If using another stock head unit then the new unit can just be plugged in (make sure you have the radio code).

 

Sounds like your 10+ year old headunit has reached the end of its useful life.
Your best bets are to
1) find a good used headunit (check the marketplace forum) - all years are plug&play compatible
with the car, though not necessarily with the accessory trunk-mounted CD changer. Make sure
you get the security code with it!
2) get an aftermarket headunit with all those fancy new features. No aftermarket headunits are
compatible with the dash controls without adding a dash control interface (DCI) - the best is
from Modifry.com.
Whichever option you choose, if you are even remotely competent with a screwdriver you can do it
yourself - if you go with an Alpine or Kenwood headunit, Modifry sells a prewired plug & play harness
so you literally plug together the car, headunit, and DCI and your wiring is done.
Removing and replacing the headunit is very easy, see s2000.org for an idea of what's involved
(and if you're going with Modifry's P&P harness, you can skip the whole bit about wiring)

 

Welcome Bracem, check out the the Vancouver & Island section. . I just purchased an Alpine deck myself, just need to pu an Alpine DCI from Modifry now.

 

I too went the Alpine route with the Modifry DCI. Total time to swap the head units was less than 15 minutes.
If you have ever played with Legos, then it is a snap (no pun intended). As mentione above, all you do is remove
the OEM Head Unit, and plug in the wiring harness and replace the new head unit.

One of the easiest head unit swaps I have ever done.

 

PAc or Modifry.
I have the PAC, it works perfect, however if I could do it again i'd get the modifry.