Connecting iPod to Honda Music Link

See my thread here on an easy way to restore your firmware to 1.1.2, without uninstalling iTunes 7 from your own machine.

http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=3230072#3230072

Basically you need to get a copy of the 6-28-2006 updater and run it on your iPod while connected to a machine that is not running iTunes 7. You can't go back after you update to 1.2 with iTunes 7.

I have the same problem. All I get on the stereo head unit is a flashing "6", as if the Music Link doesn't recognize the iPod now. It worked fine before I updated to 1.2 firmware.

I've tried all day to find a way to get back to the 1.1.2 version of the firmware without success, and I'm running out of ideas. I think I'm going to the Apple store tomorrow.

My son has an 06 Accord with Music Link and is having this exact same problem with his 5G since applying the most recent iPod update after the release of iTunes 7.

I'm posting here to let Apple know we're also having the problem. Any ideas of what we should we do to make Honda aware of it too?

PowerMac G5 dual 2Ghz Mac OS X (10.4)

Is this a special wire in your Honda?

I used a SenStation iPod Dock - will that continue to
work?

Music Link is Honda's custom iPod connection kit, sold and installed by the dealer. It integrates the iPod songs/playlists into the car's audio system and in-dash display. It's worked fine until the most recent iPod update.

I'm familiar with SendStation. I actually use one in my own car, a BMW with a dealer-installed AUX audio jack. But as far as I know, the Accord doesn't have any AUX input that would work with the SendStation.

I am having a slightly different problem.....

06 Accord with Music Link....now after updating my iPod to 1.2, its acting funny...sometimes when i turn off the radio to answer a call and back on...its starts skipping..and if I turn it off the radio, the ipod stays on and continues to play...didnt do this before the update...trying to downgrade back to 1.1.2...

dc20 responded to my post last week regarding my 2006 Acura TL with Acura Music Link, but I did not see this post until I searched "Honda Music Link." I am having the same problem with a 2006 TL. I am at least glad we are not alone. I get the flashing disc 6 and no music. TODAY, September 18th - I personally called Acura Corporate, I called my dealer, and now I am looking to call Honda North America and Apple themselves to let them know. I will post information I find out on here.

okay..restored 1.1.2....things are back to normal..when I turn off the radio the ipod also stops playing...., doesnt continue to play...and the skipping at odd intervals..is gone too....

I am at least not as bad as some with 1.2...my ipod at least worked...most of the time..but I didnt see the flashing "6" when i was using 1.2

yeah this is making me unhappy. I got a 06 accord and got the same problem. I've been reduced to listening to cd's in the car. CD'S I TELL YOU! I might as well just rub some sticks together instead of using the heater

Also having the same problem. I have an '06 Honda Civic and my iPod will charge over the music link cable but nothing else, I hit the cd/aux button to switch to the ipod and nothing happens. I thought the button was broken at first. At least I'm not the only one.

I went one step further and took it to my Honda dealer and they removed the music link and placed a new one in. It will not work with my iPod either, so it is definitely the updated software because they tried it with a tech's iPod I guess he had not updated his software and his worked fine. Thinking maybe a restore, but I don't want to go through re-loading all that music on again. (60gb, 55 full). How about uninstalling iTunes then reinstalling it with the cd? Any ideas?

Thanks for checking. I have a ticket open with Acura corporate regarding the issue, and I am going to call them back today.

I am also trying to avoid the restore "nuclear"
option. I wish Apple would issue a patch soon. I wonder what percentage of iPod owners are Acura/Honda Music Link users? Probably <1%? That said, I hope we're not low on the priority list.

Someone is going to need to fix this soon (Honda or Apple). Both parties essentially promised us a Music Link that works with iPod. The Acura Music Link instructions even ENCOURAGE updating to the latest software. Anyway, I'll keep posting if I find out anything...

Fellas, and any ladies...

Just restore back to 1.1.2, dont wait for Apple to do an update, because an update that helps alleviate our symptoms will take awhile...I already back stepped to 1.1.2, and doing a reload of the music isnt as scary as it may seem...just do it..you paid anywhere from 300-400 for your ipod kits...use them...

As a long-time Honda owner and new iPod owner, I'm curious about all of your experiences with this product (the 1.2 issues notwithstanding). In poking around the internet, it looks like Honda's implementation is universally reviled. I quote one reviewer:

"I feel that with its ridiculously poor interface to the music on the iPod, it is about as easy to use as if one gave their friend an iPod, told them to stand on the opposite of a thick door, read off what is on the screen, and indicate to them what buttons they should press by poking them with a coat hanger stuck through the keyhole."

Right now I just have my iPod sound output connected directly to the amp (this requires disconnecting the CD player), and this works fine. Anyone have any positive comments on Honda's Music Link?


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