Musiclink - RIP (Resurrecting Soon)

cbondhonda · 04-17-2007, 09:52 PM

To: All Honda Parts Managers

From: AHM Accessory Marketing Dept.

Re: Honda MusicLink Discontinued

Parts Managers,

Honda MusicLink P/N 08A28-1H1-101A will be discontinued beginning April 16th, 2007.

Honda will launch a new iPod adapter with upgraded software for 2008 model year that will replace the discontinued Honda MusicLink adapter.

**CameronJr9** · 04-17-2007, 09:54 PM

Oh good. They finally realized it was crap.

***Tim*** · 04-17-2007, 09:54 PM

Will it be backwards compatible for 2006-2007 models? I sure hope so! This is good news as far as I'm concerned.

cbondhonda · 04-17-2007, 10:04 PM

We started refusing to sell it last year....because of just that reason..........

It was like trying to put a square peg in a round hole..........

***Special Ringpop*** · 04-17-2007, 10:42 PM

I heard about this when I was at the dealership last week, and was going to post it, however, I wasn't real sure how credible all salesmen are.

This is a good thing. Except for all of you who bought it.

I wanted it for my iPod, but I heard it was a piece of crap. Hopeflly their next one doesn't suck.

Tokyosmash! · 04-17-2007, 10:46 PM

Thats some ****, right after I paid $250 for the shitty one they have now.

DNieves · 04-17-2007, 10:49 PM

That's great to hear, hopefully we'll get one that works as well as the one for the SCION. One problem, where does that leave people like us that bought this piece of crap? Do we get a break or something????

MonkeyBiz · 04-17-2007, 11:25 PM

About freaking time. The stock system has a lot of potential if it were done right. But the MusicLink was terrible.

cbondhonda · 04-17-2007, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tokyosmash!

Thats some ****, right after I paid $250 for the shitty one they have now.

Go get your money back......

Our parts department is giving refunds to anyone who bought one up to 6 months before we started not selling them.

cbondhonda · 04-17-2007, 11:45 PM

And on that same note....

For all of my cars I just replaced the factory deck with an aftermarket one that had a Hard Wired AUX jack just like in the SI....but it the sound quality is even better.

Im not sure what the exact model number is but I will get that and post it.....I can plug my XM INNO as well as the IPOD and whatever the heck else I want into it and it sounds great!

Chris

**Gonzo** · 04-17-2007, 11:47 PM

I wonder if the music link will work with iPhones when used as a music player.

cbondhonda · 04-17-2007, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

I wonder if the music link will work with iPhones when used as a music player.

Some Honda engineer is gonna see this quote and be like .......

"I KNEW we were forgetting something in the software!!!!!!!"

dannn · 04-17-2007, 11:59 PM

yea most oem ipod adapters sucks
the mazda and bmw ones are just as bad

**Gonzo** · 04-18-2007, 12:29 AM

My guess is Apple will make backward compatible.

I gotta say, having the connector and music going through the iPhone, and then you get a call and it lowers the volume by itself, that would be cool.

If only the 8th gens had Bluetooth.

y3llo · 04-18-2007, 02:42 AM

What's wrong with the MusicLink? Does it have anything to do with having the Navi? I don't have tha but I have that aux link to use with my ipod. I bought my LX 2 months ago, is there anything I should know about the MusicLink?

***Special Ringpop*** · 04-18-2007, 03:03 AM

It's mainly just an issue of functionality.

Quality wise, its just really not worth it, from what a lot of people think.

Doesn't matter if you have navi or don't have navi, it's just a shoddy product.

shadedream · 04-18-2007, 06:07 PM

GEH! freakin hell.

I purchased my Si the DAY it was discontinued with the Music Link and dealer didnt bother letting me know. I've gotten used to it, but it has quite a weak interface. Here's to hoping I can pick up the new one later on and put it in my 07...

Bootsie · 04-18-2007, 06:15 PM

I replaced mine H/U with an aftermarket Alpine one that has direct connect ipod control, it even goes into the glovebox like the Musiclink! I Love It!! My H/U also has Bluetooth, and Satalite radio capabilities. It ended up being about $320 installed, totally worth it.

definingmoment · 04-18-2007, 06:27 PM

I dont know why everyone whines about the music link, I have one and unless your a total dope its straight forward. I have 4000+ songs on my ipod and have no problems. Im not going to say its the best, but it sure beats the hell out of the crappy aux jack and the interface is easy to use

Dessa_8837 · 04-18-2007, 06:37 PM

Crazy, anyone actually buy it?

ShayneD.

04-17-2007, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
cbondhonda Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,601 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	Musiclink - RIP (Resurrecting Soon) To: All Honda Parts Managers From: AHM Accessory Marketing Dept. Re: Honda MusicLink Discontinued Parts Managers, Honda MusicLink P/N 08A28-1H1-101A will be discontinued beginning April 16th, 2007. Honda will launch a new iPod adapter with upgraded software for 2008 model year that will replace the discontinued Honda MusicLink adapter.

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04-17-2007, 09:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Tim* VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 5,369 iTrader: 12 / 100%	Will it be backwards compatible for 2006-2007 models? I sure hope so! This is good news as far as I'm concerned.

04-17-2007, 10:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
cbondhonda Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,601 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	We started refusing to sell it last year....because of just that reason.......... It was like trying to put a square peg in a round hole..........

04-17-2007, 10:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Special Ringpop* Pillar of Objectivity Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 23 Posts: 8,817 Name: Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	I heard about this when I was at the dealership last week, and was going to post it, however, I wasn't real sure how credible all salesmen are. This is a good thing. Except for all of you who bought it. I wanted it for my iPod, but I heard it was a piece of crap. Hopeflly their next one doesn't suck.

04-17-2007, 10:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tokyosmash! Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Red Lion, Pennsylvania Age: 21 Posts: 274 Ben Singleton iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thats some ****, right after I paid $250 for the shitty one they have now.

04-17-2007, 10:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
DNieves Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,414 iTrader: 0 / 0%	That's great to hear, hopefully we'll get one that works as well as the one for the SCION. One problem, where does that leave people like us that bought this piece of crap? Do we get a break or something????

04-17-2007, 11:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
MonkeyBiz Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indianapolis, but soon to Kansas City Age: 25 Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 / 0%	About freaking time. The stock system has a lot of potential if it were done right. But the MusicLink was terrible.

04-17-2007, 11:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
cbondhonda Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,601 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	And on that same note.... For all of my cars I just replaced the factory deck with an aftermarket one that had a Hard Wired AUX jack just like in the SI....but it the sound quality is even better. Im not sure what the exact model number is but I will get that and post it.....I can plug my XM INNO as well as the IPOD and whatever the heck else I want into it and it sounds great! Chris

04-17-2007, 11:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gonzo That's right Iceman! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 23 Posts: 7,421 I am Dangerous! iTrader: 8 / 100%	I wonder if the music link will work with iPhones when used as a music player.

04-17-2007, 11:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
dannn Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 516 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yea most oem ipod adapters sucks the mazda and bmw ones are just as bad

04-18-2007, 12:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
Gonzo That's right Iceman! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 23 Posts: 7,421 I am Dangerous! iTrader: 8 / 100%	My guess is Apple will make backward compatible. I gotta say, having the connector and music going through the iPhone, and then you get a call and it lowers the volume by itself, that would be cool. If only the 8th gens had Bluetooth.

04-18-2007, 02:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
y3llo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Age: 23 Posts: 172 iTrader: 1 / 100%	What's wrong with the MusicLink? Does it have anything to do with having the Navi? I don't have tha but I have that aux link to use with my ipod. I bought my LX 2 months ago, is there anything I should know about the MusicLink?

04-18-2007, 03:03 AM	#16 (permalink)
*Special Ringpop* Pillar of Objectivity Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 23 Posts: 8,817 Name: Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	It's mainly just an issue of functionality. Quality wise, its just really not worth it, from what a lot of people think. Doesn't matter if you have navi or don't have navi, it's just a shoddy product.

04-18-2007, 06:07 PM	#17 (permalink)
shadedream Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 28 Posts: 644 Nick iTrader: 0 / 0%	GEH! freakin hell. I purchased my Si the DAY it was discontinued with the Music Link and dealer didnt bother letting me know. I've gotten used to it, but it has quite a weak interface. Here's to hoping I can pick up the new one later on and put it in my 07...

04-18-2007, 06:15 PM	#18 (permalink)
Bootsie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UT Posts: 921 Brooklynn iTrader: 0 / 0%	I replaced mine H/U with an aftermarket Alpine one that has direct connect ipod control, it even goes into the glovebox like the Musiclink! I Love It!! My H/U also has Bluetooth, and Satalite radio capabilities. It ended up being about $320 installed, totally worth it.

04-18-2007, 06:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
definingmoment Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Urbana, IL Posts: 952 Meh iTrader: 1 / 100%	I dont know why everyone whines about the music link, I have one and unless your a total dope its straight forward. I have 4000+ songs on my ipod and have no problems. Im not going to say its the best, but it sure beats the hell out of the crappy aux jack and the interface is easy to use

04-18-2007, 06:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
Dessa_8837 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan, SoCalifornia Age: 22 Posts: 1,960 Shayne Dessa iTrader: 0 / 0%	Crazy, anyone actually buy it? ShayneD.