Accord Stereo Systems

Hello,

A long while back someone told me that all Honda or if not Accord stereos
are actually made by Alpine Stereos for Honda. I know that Alpine is
considered a good company and I think at least for a while Lamborghini was
using it as stock equipment. I think Alpine is Swiss made? My question is
really it is is true that Accord stereos are really Alpine made?

Thanks,
Al

 

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Google this document and you'll find the stereo that's in many North
American CR-V's, circa 1999 - 2004?: Panasonic CQ-EH8160AK
The car OEM alarm in my '97 CR-V is made by Alpine.

'Curly'

 

Wondering where alpine is made? Why don't you fucking look it up?

 

if there's an alpine alarm in your CR-V then it was probably installed
by the dealer.

 

Why don't you shut the **** up because thats not what he was asking about,
you IDIOT.

Polfus

 

Or you're an idiot, one of the two.

That's a fact.

Polfus

 

Good question..I doubt its an Alpine, but who knows. Don't forget Alpine can
make good and crap stereos too

Peace,
Polfus

 

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The alarm in my '97 CR-V is a HONDA OEM alarm which I bought and
installed later. I peeked inside and it has ALPINE's name on the circuit
board. I quoted the Panasonic part number for the CR-V stereo so the OP
can SEARCH it and see if it's the same stereo in his Accord. I think hat
same stereo also appears in Odyssey in North America.

'Curly'

 

Some earlier head units were made by Alpine, then around 98-99 or so
many of them went to the cheap Panasonic. These are the ones giving
you the PE0 CD error code. I like Alpine better, and IMO Panasonic
stinks.

No Alpine is NOT Swiss, it only sounds European. Alpine is part of
Alps Electric Company, Ltd. It's a Japanese company that makes
excellent audio head units.

 

Hey thanks...I didn't know that.

I think alfred was thinking of original "Alpine" chocolate, which is Swiss.

Peace,
Polfus

 

And it could still be OEM.

There are a number of options on many models that are OEM but installed by
the dealer rather than by the assembly plant.

 

Hi, well yes I was thinking that it did sound kind of european or bavarian.
Especially that Lamborghini is Italian i would have thought they would use
another european company to make their stereos. So now we know its Japanese,
but I am still wondering if the Accord for 2008 does indeed use Alpine
stereos? My Sentra used Clarion and my 1990 Miata used Pioneer. I tried to
look at the bottom of my speakers to see if it says Alpine, but I don't see
that.

Al

 

I just called Honda, and they said mine has a Pioneer unit.

Call 'em at 1-800-999-1009 and give em your radio anti-theft code, and
they'll look it up for you.

Peace,
Polfus

 

Okay thanks, I will look into that tomorrow. Keep you all posted.

Thanks.

 

You probably have the Alpine unit....Honda also told me there's no way to
upgrade my stereo, and definately without voiding the entire electrical
system warranty.

Aaarrggg...

Peace,
Polfus

 

Well I called Honda and its the serial code they needed, but I have the
Pioneer unit also. I thought that was odd since my car is a J vin from Japan
and I have the upgraded EX-L unit. They did say that there are several
different ones that Honda uses though.

Al

 

Yes, thats why they needed your specific info for your car.

Glad you found out, though....

Peace,
Polfus

 

Hey, Swiss chocolates rock!

 

I guess Pioneer is the lowest bidder this time. Guess they aren't
going back to Alpine anytime soon.

 

Don't know which type is Swiss, but if its Lindt or Godiva its for me!