98 Civic EX Radio/Keyless Entry Question

Discussion in 'Civic' started by Tera Baap, Nov 27, 2003.

  1. Tera Baap

    Tera Baap Guest

    Hello all!


    Just picked up a 98 Civic EX 5spd. The car does not have a tape or CD
    player. It only has the AM/FM. I was flipping through the owner's manual
    and it says that the Keyless Entry system may not work with a non-Honda
    radio. I intend to replace the radio with an aftermarket CD player.

    Has anyone had any experience with this?

    Thanks, in advance, for all your help! =)
     
    Tera Baap, Nov 27, 2003
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    Tera,

    Wow! you _are_ new around here.

    In the first paragraph you told us the YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, TRANNY TYPE,
    and you confessed to READING THE MANUAL :)

    You ain't gonna fit in around here :-(


    Seriously, why not just get a good used Honda AM/FM/CD/Cassette off
    eBay? I've done that twice and been very happy. Maybe there's a catch,
    like, are you in Pakistan or something ? ? ? (I don't think eBay is big
    there)

    'Curly'
     
    'Curly Q. Links', Nov 27, 2003
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  3. Tera Baap

    Randolph Guest

    Tera,

    The electronics for the keyless entry system is built into the factory
    radio and that is why the keyless entry will not work with an
    after-market radio. You could do as Curly suggested and get used Honda
    stereo, making sure that it is one with the keyless remote receiver
    built in. You would have to re-program it to work with your existing key
    fobs.

    Another option is to leave the factory stereo connected but hidden
    behind the dash. Your after market stereo would sit where the factory
    radio used to sit. Check
    http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs/Honda/Civic.html for installation
    details.

    A third option is to forgo the factory keyless entry and put in an
    after-market one instead. http://www.partsexpress.com has a great $39.95
    unit (part number 330-145). I have installed two of these units (one in
    a Honda) and they work great. They only provide keyless entry, no alarm
    functionality.

    If memory serves me, the dome light signal also goes through the factory
    stereo. That can be fixed by simply bridging to wires in the wire
    harness.
     
    Randolph, Nov 27, 2003
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  4. Tera Baap

    Tera Baap Guest

    Thanks Curly, I'll look into it. I wanted something a little "fancier" than
    stock, though.
     
    Tera Baap, Nov 27, 2003
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  5. Tera Baap

    Tera Baap Guest

    Excellent advice. Great link!!! Thank you very much. :)
     
    Tera Baap, Nov 27, 2003
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