They are directly programmed with the infrared remote that comes with your deck, so it "learns" the proper commands. However, bright sunlight can affect the infrared performance...

thats why I recomend the plug-in type like I listed above.

 

I installed one of the older model PAC controllers with my Alpine and it works fine. Limited contol though. Up/down volume, radio channels and up/down track selection.

 

What model year is your EX head unit?

The 98-00 EX head unit has a plug to accept a tape deck or a trunk mount CD player from Honda.

You could either

A: See if the newer Honda MP3 player would plug in to the unit.

or

B: install a trunk mount 3rd party CD player-changer.

For example: you could install a Kenwood changer in the trunk and use the Kenwood KCA-R70FM (R71FM) controller to controll the unit. And via the R70FM you could run RCA's into a 3rd party adapter like a blitz-safe unit giving you clear audio just like stock.

A bit complicated but in the end you could add anywhere from 6-24disc in the trunk or armrest.

The nice thing about the KCA-R70FM is that it would also allow you to add a Sirius or XM tuner in the trunk as well should you desire.

I had one in my Accord running Sirius but it works with a changer as well.

 

I actually have a Honda tape deck underneath the dash. Are you saying I can swap it for Honda MP3 player? That would be the easiest solution then.

 

Try burning disc @ or below 6 or 8X... I've seen a few cases where it's had something to do with not being able to read discs that were burned @ higher speeds... something more to do with the quality of the burn, and not so much the disc... Something to try anyway...

 

Nahh, I tried all this... Different burners, different speeds. What matters is media. A few months back I accidentally came across a few more disks left from that oooold batch, burned them, and got perfect results. New stuff (whether it's AT&T, Verbatim, or Fuji) produce pitiful results.

Btw, what do you guys think of this Clarion?

http://www.clarion.com/us/en/product...912142751.html

I tried to search for double-din units, but it looks like there is only this Clarion, Kenwood DPX301 and Pioneer FH-P4200MP in existence and in the reasonable price range.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-LjCbnXY...in&i=113DPX301

http://www.cardomain.com/item/PIOFHP4200MP

 

The tape deck has a pass threw, you could plug anything you want into the pass threw with a blitz-safe for example.