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AAI-HD3
Before You Start
Installation Instructions
2003-2012 Acura / Honda Auxiliary Input Adapter
Before any connections are made, PAC strongly recommends that all circuits be verified with a voltmeter before interfacing with them.
Always set the parking brake before working on any vehicle.
Vehicle Applications
ACURA
MDX* 2005-2006
RSX* 2004-2006
TL 2004-2009
TSX* 2004-2009
HONDA
Accord 2003-2012
Accord Crosstour 2010-2012
Civic / Hybrid 2006-2012
CR-V 2005-2012
Element** 2003-2011
Fit 2007-2012
Insight 2009-2012
Odyssey 2005-2010
Pilot 2004-2011
Ridgeline 2006-2012
S2000 2004-2009
Installation Instructions
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (Some Acura/Honda radios are code protected. Verify that the code is available before
disconnecting battery.)
2. Remove the Honda radio to gain access to the radio’s 14-pin data port.
3. Remove the harness that may be in plugged into this port.
4. Connect the MALE end of the AAI-HD3 vehicle harness to the radio’s 14-pin DATA port.
5. Connect the FEMALE end of the AAI-HD3 vehicle harness to any harness that was previously plugged into this port.
NOTE: If the external CD changer or satellite tuner is easier to access than the back of the radio, the AAI-HD3 can also
be connected at either of these locations.
6. Open the AAI-HD3 case DIP switch window cover and configure the DIP switches for your specific application (see diagrams on back).
7. Once the AAI-HD3 module’s DIP switches have been configured and the DIP switch window cover closed, connect the male 10-pin Molex
connector of the AAI-HD3 vehicle harness to the module.
8. Connect an appropriate length patch cord or other cable (not included) between the AAI-HD3 and auxiliary device.
9. Re-install factory radio.
10. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
Install It Right with AAI-HD3
DO NOT force connectors together as pin damage may occur. This installation will be flawless if you take your time making the connections
described below. Following the installation sequence below is critical to ensure proper recognition of the auxiliary device by the factory radio.
General Overview
The AAI-HD3 converts the 14-pin satellite or CD changer port of the OEM Acura / Honda radio to RCA level audio input. The AAI-HD3
can be configured (with internal DIP switch settings) to work in either satellite or CD changer mode, depending on what the radio’s
capabilities are, and what options the vehicle is equipped with.
Verify Operations
1. With radio on, activate auxiliary device.
2. Set volume on auxiliary device to preferred listening level.
3. Push the appropriate (i.e. CD/AUX, XM/AUX, etc.) button on radio to access CD changer or XM mode.
4. Display on radio will show “CD1 TR 1” (CD emulation and no CD changer present), “CD2” (CD emulation and CD changer is already
present) or channel “001” (SAT emulation).
5. Verify that audio of auxiliary device is heard.
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*Not compatible if vehicle is
equipped with AcuraLink.
**Radio must have the white 14-pin
CDC/SAT data port to be compatible.
NOTES:
If the AAI-HD3 is configured to work in SAT mode, the factory satellite
tuner will be replaced.
In Honda vehicles, if used in CD changer mode and the vehicle already
has an external CD changer, the AUX input will show as “CD2”. In this
application, the AUX button is normally used to access CD2.
