Thread: Bluetooth Audio and Handsfree - The Poor Mans fix

Thanks, that's pretty cool, do you have a link to the Bluetooth unit you bought on eBay? That looks pretty neat.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Car-3-5mm.../121566685255?

There are quite a few different types available but this is the one I got. It has 2.1amp usb port as well which is handy.

Thanks D90. Where can I find the instructions to remove the head unit? The aux input is usually situated behind the centre glove box, how to identify which cable is it, do I then cut the aux input and solder with a replacement female unit? If this is right, where can I get the replacement female end of the cable?

Thanks D90 did you actually try this bluetooth unit by pluginging it straight into the AUX plug behind middle glove box ?

Originally Posted by 4evershiva

Thanks D90. Where can I find the instructions to remove the head unit? The aux input is usually situated behind the centre glove box, how to identify which cable is it, do I then cut the aux input and solder with a replacement female unit? If this is right, where can I get the replacement female end of the cable?

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic68458.html
I got most of the info from this thread. They talk about accessing the three cables in the passenger footwell but I though it was easier to do it where they enter the head unit.
I also used this diagram as a reference to what wires to cut. I cut the wires to pins 6,7 & 8 @ about the 5cm mark after the come out of the head unit. That's were I soldered the new cable in.
You can get the new cable from dicksmith or any audio store. Its just and extension cable with male connection at one and female at the other. I had one at home.
Just cut it in half to expose the L and R wires (usually red and white) and a ground shield. Solder these in and you should be good to go.

Originally Posted by 90 Rangie

Thanks D90 did you actually try this bluetooth unit by pluginging it straight into the AUX plug behind middle glove box ?

No I didn't, my rear AUX input was very dodgy hence I went down this path.
It would work fine and the cable would be a good length to go into the AUX input. The speaker for hands free wouldn't work though I suspect.

it looks ok. I am currently using a FM modulator which plugs into the phone then into the aux port. Works ok but can get interference
from time to time.

Not keen on pulling the dash apart if I can help it so will try it through aux port to start with using an extender cable.

silver you can get parts like audio connectors etc from Jaycar.

Could you please explain how this works in regard to telephone calls.

Eg. When a call comes in, do you answer via this unit and hear the caller thru the stereo, (automatically or do you need to change to AUX In), do you talk to this unit or is there a remote microphone.

When you call, do you call via your phone or something on the unit, how does the listening and talking work, (ie. as per above?)

Regards
Trev