help with radio install!

[warchieft2k]

hello! i got a 96 civic ex coupe and i just took out the factory radio and installed a new sony radio.
now my remote does not unlock or lock the doors....

im not sure if i left a cable lose or didnt connect one... or if it is a part of the new radio install...

any ideas?

I got a Sony CDX-M610 i know its an old model but it was free...

also if anyone knows how i can make my ipod work with it!

Thanks for the help!

 

[aaren99]

I believe the factory security system/keyless entry on 96-98 models are integrated into the stock head unit. I'm not sure if you can still keep your keyless entry with an aftermarket HU, maybe someone else can shed some light.

 

[ImportFan1]

you are correct on them being wired together. too keep the keyless entry you have to keep the stock headunit connected and leave it in the dash. i am not sure how this works because i had mine done. i know there are ppl here that know what wires need to still be connected to the stock unit.

 

[cujo613]

you need a honda relocation harness. It's basically a t harness, sold at most stereo shops, for a diy go to circuit city, bestbuy makes their own relocation harnesses.

shove the stock stereo in the back of the dasg to retain the keyless entry

 

[warchieft2k]

Thanks...

How about if i buy an alarm system? would i gain my remote access back?

Thanks
Carlos

 

[aaren99]

When I bought my EX used it didn't come with the remotes so I never had keyless entry. I added an alarm with keyless entry and it worked fine. So yea thats an alternative if you don't wanna go the other route.

Edit - if you add an alarm the keyless only works with the alarm remote not the stock remote.

 

[boricuacvc]

yea, if your thinkin of gettin an alarm anyways, just get an alarm/keyless combo unit and there you go, you have a remote again. but like mentioned, your stock keyless will not work unless the factory radio is in the car.

 

[DaGFTDOne]

Yeah you can get an alarm/keyless system and regain everything... the new alarm brain would control all rights of keyless thereby eliminating the need for the factory keyless module

 

[warchieft2k]

Thanks everyone

I just didnt want to put the factory radio back on... and hide it in the back i think ill go the alarm way