98 honda civic ...aux input?

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Topic: 98 honda civic ...aux input?

Posted By: m3avrck
Subject: 98 honda civic ...aux input?
Date Posted: September 14, 2002 at 11:16 PM

Hi, I have a 98 Honda Civic LX with just a standard radio and I'm looking to hook up a CD player to this for now, before I can actually replace the entire receiver.

Does anyone know if this model has a hidden aux input anywhere? Or any ideas on how I can connect a portable CD player?

thanks

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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: September 15, 2002 at 8:41 AM

The Civic has no such option, nor does any OEM radio that I know of. The only way you can hook up a portable to run off the OEM system is to buy one of those cassette adaptors posted_image The best thing to do is if you want to keep the OEM stereo is to purchase a FM modulator changer or if keeping the OEM system is not a priority, then you can buy a new indash CD player. They're cheap now ...under $ 150 for a decent one from Alpine, Pioneer or Panasonic

Good luck.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: Brian12
Date Posted: December 10, 2002 at 2:33 PM

There are some OEM units that have AUX inputs - actually they are CD changer inputs. They want to sell you THEIR (usually overpriced posted_image

) CD changer. I was able to reverse engineer my factory head unit (MAZDA Protege) and use the CD changer input as a Line-IN for a MP3 player! Check out my page. I'm sure it's different for your car, but you may enjoy the info, or find a way to adapt it for your car.
(sorry - I have no specific help for your car)

https://www.geocities.com/blhobbs.rm/Mazda_stereo.html