2003 2004 2005 Honda Accord CarPC

Adam2312 · 02-03-2005, 12:20 AM

2003, 2004, and 2005 Honda Accord Owners: This is our refuge.

Congratulations! By utilizing the

function of this website, you have made it to a refuge for newer-model Accord owners. The flamers (with good reason), whom you may have encountered already, would be proud.

With the calamitous dash-orientation that we 2003, 2004, and 2005 Honda Accord buyers have been afflicted, I thought it would be helpful for our CarPC aspirations to have a thread dedicated to questions, answers, problems, successes, links, and as many pictures as possible related to the installation of CarPC's in the aforementioned Accords.

Here are some links to start:

CarPC's in 2004 Honda Accords

2004 Honda Accord CarPC Thread
http://www.soundongames.com/car/carputer/#
http://www.sounddomain.com/id/prttyboythugg

Aftermarket Deck Installs

Metra Turbo 2 Dash Kit:

Top mounts:
http://www.sounddomain.com/memberpage/575049/3
http://www.sounddomain.com/memberpage/449694/2
http://www.sounddomain.com/memberpage/647693/16

Bottom mounts:
http://www.sounddomain.com/memberpage/393094/2
http://www.sounddomain.com/memberpage/632570/2
http://www.sounddomain.com/memberpage/608226/2
http://www.sounddomain.com/memberpage/697869
http://www.sounddomain.com/memberpage/562870
http://www.sounddomain.com/memberpage/690811/4

Removal instructions:

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/561772/3

2003-2005 Honda Accord Wiring Colors and Notes

http://www.designtech-intl.com/Conte...l?modelID=1614
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fallnangel · 02-04-2005, 12:16 AM

haha ..awesome man thanx for the links.

calvincbr · 03-11-2005, 07:19 PM

Anyone try customizing a lower mount bezel for the accord?

Saab9-5 · 03-12-2005, 06:35 PM

You guys won't want to miss the progress on this late model Accord install.

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/fabrication/44783-03-05-accord-7-mold.html

chicochu · 03-24-2005, 12:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by calvincbr

Anyone try customizing a lower mount bezel for the accord?

yep
done

jweller · 03-24-2005, 12:10 PM

those upper dash mount kits look aweful. just my personal opinion..

lower mount kits would be better IMHO if you could retain the OEM door over that area. that would keep it out of prying eyes.

98exl and I are going to ~try~ and crack the "can't remove the HU" problem. factory electrical manuals are coming.... If we can't crack it, we'll probably just extend the wires long enough to hide the OEM HU somewhere out of the dash, or strip the HU apart down to just the board, and chuck the mechanicals.

98EXL · 03-24-2005, 12:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jweller

those upper dash mount kits look aweful. just my personal opinion..

lower mount kits would be better IMHO if you could retain the OEM door over that area. that would keep it out of prying eyes.

98exl and I are going to ~try~ and crack the "can't remove the HU" problem. factory electrical manuals are coming.... If we can't crack it, we'll probably just extend the wires long enough to hide the OEM HU somewhere out of the dash, or strip the HU apart down to just the board, and chuck the mechanicals.

Can I get a HELL YEAH!

Down with factory HU, it's "teh suck"

I think that OEM DVD player shell from the navi is perfect hiding spot for a mini-itx mobo.....and it will continue with the stealth OEM install theme. Hopefully more work will continue on the screen tonight....so much sanding to do. Maybe more sanding, and a primer coat will be put on tonight

Adam2312 · 04-03-2005, 09:16 PM

HELL YEAH!

IMHO great work so far 98EXL! I'm eager to see the finished product. Thanks for the link.

98EXL · 04-04-2005, 12:59 AM

god I hate sanding.....grrrrrrrrrrr

CapoJunkie · 01-15-2006, 05:42 PM

looks like im posting in the right thread

I have a 2003 Accord, and I really want to start putting in a carputer, but i have little understanding and alot of questions behind the wiring of the 03 accord. From what I've gathered, I need a 12v+(unswitched) connection from the battery, an ignition(switched) connection, and a ground. right? Are these wires provided, and are they visible once i rip out the storage tray (under the radio) or the ignition harness? Or do I need to buy reels of 10 or 12 guage wire and wire everything myself? Could I wire everything from the 12v adapter next to the coin holder, or should i wire from the source (battery/ignition)?

These are the basics of what id be installing
Xenarc 700TSV, M10000, M1-ATX,

Would I need a ground loop isolator if i wanted to connect the audio to the Aux connection using a SNHOND3?

Would I power the monitor the same way as the M1-ATX (battery/ign/ground)? Do I need a power regulator, and/or an ITPS? or are these integrated into the M1-ATX? If i need wire, relays, fuses, etc, or a kit for all this, can anyone kindly provide links to the right products, and/or wiring diagrams.

if anyone can help me with these questions, I'd really appreciate it.

books i will be getting soon

, Car PC Hacks and Build Your Own Car PC

Thanks again

amthar · 03-03-2006, 09:49 AM

Anyone have info on running a power wire from the battery to the trunk? My buddy has a 2003 LX and we're installing all sorts of audio and PC crap into it. Not sure how to take apart the interior to get the power wire run.

Thanks all.

amthar · 03-05-2006, 04:24 PM

mnapoles · 03-07-2006, 01:50 AM

I just got done taking mine apart and putting it back together. i have a 2003 EXL-V6. as far as pointers its pretty easy if you have the balls (or the beer as in my case) to just start taking things out.

I removed the front driver seat then the back seats then the runner panels and ran all the wires to the battery following the cables you will find under the runners. nothing a wire coat hanger couldnt handle when it came to the firewall. as far as from the cabin to the trunk its pretty easy once you have the back seat completely out. as you did in the front just follow the factory cables into the trunk...

as far as installation i used 10g Stinger power cables and a 15A stinger fuse holder and fuse as well as all stinger terminals.

I also ran the RCA's up the middle under the backseats under the carpet and then into the center console up to where the soundgate will eventually be to plug into the AUX of the factory radio.

im a bit drunk as i just got back from a concert so you may have some questions and i wont be proof reading this scrambled mess of words but feel free to ask away!

mnapoles · 03-07-2006, 01:51 AM

and for the record i did it ALL starting at 10pm at night so if a complete nub like myself can do it in the dark with just the dome light on you should be fine! i should have taken pictures to prove it :-/

amthar · 03-07-2006, 09:02 AM

Can you provide any details on how to remove the runner panels and the side pieces that cover where the seatbelt goes?

I started pulling on them and they seem to just snap off, but my friend is afraid I'm going to break something.

I see some tabs under the front of the rear seat, what do you do with these in order to release the bottom of the rear seat?

I found that grommet in the firewall you're referring to, I was planning on using that and running the power wires up the drivers side. I was going to run the RCAs up the middle or the passenger side.

Any tips on getting these pieces off would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all.