Help with Handsfree Install and Automute
03 February 2006, 10:45 PM
#1
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: S Wales
Posts: 1,318
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Help with Handsfree Install and Automute
Going to install a Nokia CK-7W hands free kit next week. A few questions before I begin.
1. Does the MY02 double din head unit have an auto mute connection? If so do I need a special connector to interface the head unit and car kit?
2. Nokia manual recommends connecting the blue wire to the IGNS line of the car unit. Does the impreza have this and if so where's the easiest place to connect? Apparently this is used so that the handsfree kit turns off when the ignition is off. Could I just as easily take the live feed from the stereo?
3. Does the head unit have an audio in so I can do away with the Nokia loudspeaker? Once again any special connectors?
If anyone can recommend the best place for mic, handsfree unit etc please do. Pics also appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
1. Does the MY02 double din head unit have an auto mute connection? If so do I need a special connector to interface the head unit and car kit?
2. Nokia manual recommends connecting the blue wire to the IGNS line of the car unit. Does the impreza have this and if so where's the easiest place to connect? Apparently this is used so that the handsfree kit turns off when the ignition is off. Could I just as easily take the live feed from the stereo?
3. Does the head unit have an audio in so I can do away with the Nokia loudspeaker? Once again any special connectors?
If anyone can recommend the best place for mic, handsfree unit etc please do. Pics also appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
03 February 2006, 11:09 PM
#2
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Brighton no more
Posts: 2,170
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Standard HU has a wire for mute; it's currently clipped to back of the HU, so you just need to crimp a connection on (when you remove the HU its obvious).
The HU also gets both a permanent live feed and an ignition switched one; it would be best to use the switched one so the car kit is not 'on' all the time - does the car kit also need a permanent feed?
The HU has no audio input I'm afraid.
I have the 'speaker in the passenger footwell, the mic on the roof lining roughly above the rear view mirror, and a bracket as per this:
The HU also gets both a permanent live feed and an ignition switched one; it would be best to use the switched one so the car kit is not 'on' all the time - does the car kit also need a permanent feed?
The HU has no audio input I'm afraid.
I have the 'speaker in the passenger footwell, the mic on the roof lining roughly above the rear view mirror, and a bracket as per this:
03 February 2006, 11:19 PM
#3
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: S Wales
Posts: 1,318
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks for reply
That's nice 'n easy
Yes, also needs a permanent feed. Is it OK to take both feeds from the head unit?
I've got a similar bracket from Dashmount although it makes my cup holder redundant 
Nice pic, where have you put the main unit?
Mike
Originally Posted by ru'
Standard HU has a wire for mute; it's currently clipped to back of the HU, so you just need to crimp a connection on (when you remove the HU its obvious).
Originally Posted by ru'
The HU also gets both a permanent live feed and an ignition switched one; it would be best to use the switched one so the car kit is not 'on' all the time - does the car kit also need a permanent feed?
Originally Posted by ru'
The HU has no audio input I'm afraid.
I have the 'speaker in the passenger footwell, the mic on the roof lining roughly above the rear view mirror, and a bracket as per this:
I have the 'speaker in the passenger footwell, the mic on the roof lining roughly above the rear view mirror, and a bracket as per this:
Nice pic, where have you put the main unit?
Mike
04 February 2006, 02:03 PM
#4
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Brighton no more
Posts: 2,170
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Both feeds can be taken from the HU; the car kit won't take much power at all.
My main unit is stuck behind the ashtray; under the HU there's a space (there's some control box on mine already; just put the main unit on top of that).
Cables to the cradle were routed out the side of the trim which goes around the gear box opening and up to the heater controls; it's a bit of a bodge but it meant that no cutting/drilling was required.
My main unit is stuck behind the ashtray; under the HU there's a space (there's some control box on mine already; just put the main unit on top of that).
Cables to the cradle were routed out the side of the trim which goes around the gear box opening and up to the heater controls; it's a bit of a bodge but it meant that no cutting/drilling was required.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post