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A2D-HON98
Bluetooth Audio Streaming
Installation Guide for Select 1998-06 Honda
Created: April 15, 2017
Revised August 28, 2018
Introduction:
They are thousands of Honda and Acura radios out there without
Bluetooth capabilities, but with the A2D-HON98 these radios will be
able to support a wireless streaming connection from Smartphone,
Tablet, Kindle etc. Simply connect the adapter to 14-pin CD Changer
port on the radio, pair Bluetooth device and enjoy the best sound
possible on the car speakers! This adapter replaces external CD
Changer, XM or any other accessory on this port.
Installation:
1.
Remove the Honda Radio to gain access to the connector.
Note: Vehicles specific radio removal instructions are not
part of this guide but may be available upon request.
2. Disconnect any Honda accessory connected to the 14-pin
connector (See Fig. 2)
3. Connect 14-pin plug (See Fig. 1) from the A2D-HON98 to
Radio (See. Fig. 2)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
black 14-pin Changer port
Pairing:
Pairing process varies from Phone to Phone but the basic steps are
the same. Pairing is done upon initial install and will not have to be
repeated.
1. Go to
Settings, Wireless & Networks, Bluetooth Settings
2. Select
Bluetooth
and turn on.
3. Go to Bluetooth settings
4. Tap
Scan for devices
.
5. Wait for the Bluetooth device name to appear and select it.
(See below)
Fig. 3
Test Operation:
1.
2. Press "CD" button Radio
3. Launch streaming application on Bluetooth device (e.g.
Smartphone)
4. Use radio volume control button to set playback level. If
distorted, lower the volume on phone or if inaudible, raise
volume on phone.
Warning!
Playlist and Track selection is *NOT* possible from
the Radio. Use the smartphone built-in controls to access and
control the audio files.
5. If correct operation is confirmed go ahead and reinstall the
Radio.
Frequent asked questions
1. Does the A2D-HON98 work on all Honda Radios?
NO; The A2D-HON98 works on select 1998-06 Honda Radios with CD
Changer controls (14-pin port on back of the Radio).
2. My radio has a built-in 6 CD Changer, will the A2D-HON98 Work?
Honda 6CD Changer radios1TA1, 1TA2, 1TN0, 1TN1, 1TN2, 1TA1,
1TJ2, 1TJ3 etc. are NOT Supported (See Fig. 4), however many Acura
6-CD Changer Radios do have the 14-pin port and are supported.
Fig.4
3. Can I use the Radio buttons to control Streaming Audio Device?
NO; must use your Bluetooth devices (e.g. smartphone) built-in
controls/display to browser music library. Use radio volume control
button to set playback level.
4. Will I be able to make phone calls using this Device
NO; the A2D-HON98 does not supports Hands-Free Calls, Streaming
audio only.
Disclaimer
Honda, Acura.
Call 804-717-5717 or email [email protected]
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