DIY: Fitting a Connects2 USB interface to an RX8 stereo (no tools required)
05-12-2015 | 03:18 AM
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hi I'm new to the forum apologise in advance for any posting mistakes I may make. I have a quick question I recently bought an rx8 which has this connect2 box fitted the box works but I can't seem to get it to work from the vehicle side could someone please explain how to enter aux mode using the connect2 box thanks adz
With the problems created by removing the stereo to install an auxilary USB interface, I decided to do a quick guide showing how it can be done in 10 minutes without removing the stereo and without using any tools.
The simplist way is to remove the glove box.
Product description : Connects2 USB Interface (CTAMZUSB001)
Special Requirements: Stereo Firmware between 9.55 & 9.99
Tools: None
Difficulty: Easy (with little hands)
First of all I made sure the box contents were complete. This comprised of the main interface, 1 x USB extension and an audio (jack) lead.
To remove the glove box first of all open it.
Place your hands on both sides of the box exterior and push inwards (both sides)
As you push the sides in pull the box forward and it will release leaving just the lower arm connected. Twist the box only slightly to release the arm
The box is now out the way to help gain access to the 16pin port on the back of the stereo.
Now that the box is out the way you can get you hand in behind the stereo. The first thing felt will be a black aeriel cable. This needs to be pulled out the back of the stereo to ease access to the aux port. It's tight but it will come out.
Once the aerial cable is unplugged move your hand towards the center of the stereo and you will feel the aux port (directly next to the aerial port).
The clip on the USB interfaces 16pin connecter must be on the bottom when inserting the connector into the stereo. (Again, it's very tight but certainly achievable).
Then it's just a case of refitting the glove box (reversal of the above procedure).
I've selected to have the interface located within the glove for now keeping the cabin wire free and uncluttered.
I'll be relocating the interface (possibly) in the near future to accomodate a tablet pc. The tablet will be used as my media hub and also to monitor car performance, temp etc via Torque for Android.
Special thanks goes to my wonderful missus for giving me such great gifts this Christmas (including this interface)
The simplist way is to remove the glove box.
Product description : Connects2 USB Interface (CTAMZUSB001)
Special Requirements: Stereo Firmware between 9.55 & 9.99
Tools: None
Difficulty: Easy (with little hands)
First of all I made sure the box contents were complete. This comprised of the main interface, 1 x USB extension and an audio (jack) lead.
To remove the glove box first of all open it.
Place your hands on both sides of the box exterior and push inwards (both sides)
As you push the sides in pull the box forward and it will release leaving just the lower arm connected. Twist the box only slightly to release the arm
The box is now out the way to help gain access to the 16pin port on the back of the stereo.
Now that the box is out the way you can get you hand in behind the stereo. The first thing felt will be a black aeriel cable. This needs to be pulled out the back of the stereo to ease access to the aux port. It's tight but it will come out.
Once the aerial cable is unplugged move your hand towards the center of the stereo and you will feel the aux port (directly next to the aerial port).
The clip on the USB interfaces 16pin connecter must be on the bottom when inserting the connector into the stereo. (Again, it's very tight but certainly achievable).
Then it's just a case of refitting the glove box (reversal of the above procedure).
I've selected to have the interface located within the glove for now keeping the cabin wire free and uncluttered.
I'll be relocating the interface (possibly) in the near future to accomodate a tablet pc. The tablet will be used as my media hub and also to monitor car performance, temp etc via Torque for Android.
Special thanks goes to my wonderful missus for giving me such great gifts this Christmas (including this interface)
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