SoundGate SDSHOND Installation Instructions

SDSHOND

Purpose...

The SDSHOND
Docking
harness (with
its included
interface),
allows you to input the audio from two audio
sources to the 1998-2004 Honda and Acura
vehicles listed below. Each docking harness
includes a remote control cable with a 3-position
selector switch that allows the user to easily select
The SDSHOND works in the following vehicles:
ACURA
• 1998-2004 CL 2.2 / 3.0 / 3.2
• 1998-2001 Integra
• 2001-2006 MDX
• 2004-2006 RSX
• 1998-2003 TL2.5 / 3.2 (w/o Navigation)

IMPORTANT!

The vehicle must be equipped with a direct-connected remote-mounted CD changer (not FM
modulated) in order to use the SDSHOND. If you do not have a CD changer, our "Auxiliary Input
Interfaces" may be your answer. Check out www.soundgate.com for more information.
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between factory CD changer, Input A, and Input B.

Features...

Advanced full-bandwidth circuit design, complete
DC isolation, high quality small signal relays and
factory-match connectors for an easy, reliable,
great sounding
installation.
HONDA
• 1998-2002 Accord
• 1998-2005 Civic
• 1999-2006 CRV
• 2003-2006 Element
• 2000-2005 Insight
• 1998-2005 Odyssey (w/o Navigation)
• 2003-2007 Pilot
• 1998-2002 Prelude
• 2000-2005 S2000
Rev 20080520
Installation Instructions...

Preliminary:

A. Turn the ignition key of the car to the "Off" position.
B. Make sure the car's factory radio is turned to the "Off" position.
C. Eject the magazine from the CD changer.

Gain access to the interfacing location for your Docking Station

Step
A. You will be connecting the SoundGate Docking Station (SDSHOND) at the rear of the factory radio. Please
1
consult a factory service manual for exact disassembly instructions if you are unsure of the procedure.
Gain access to this location.

Disconnect factory radio connectors

Step
2
A. Disconnect the factory CD changer connector at the rear of the factory radio (similar to
connector shown in Figure 1). Plug the blue 12-pin male connector on the SDSHOND (Figure 1) into the
factory radio.
B. Plug the factory CD changer connector into the female 12-pin connector (Figure 1) on the SDSHOND.
12-Pin
Male
Connector

Connect black ground and red power wires

Step
A. Connect the black ground wire with the ring terminal to a good clean bare metal ground point behind the
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factory radio. We DO NOT recommend using the factory ground wire in the radio harness.
B. Install a 2 Amp fuseholder in the red pigtail on the SDSHOND harness and connect to a +12 Volt switched source.
12-Pin
Female
Connector
Figure 1
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