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Originally Posted by mccand
Well, I was installing a bunch of other electronics, and I came across this little gem: the Anker "SoundSync Drive" Bluetooth Adaptor
Now that I have the USB ports, right in the console where the AUX in port is located, it's hardly worth calling this a mod - I simply plugged the thing in.
The only real question was where to mount the puck. After some thinking, I ran the wire under the center console and have the puck sitting right on the center divider for the cupholder.
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A little configuration of my Android phone and we're in business. Here's what I've got going on:
Now, the phone connects whenever I start the car, and plays through the AUX setting on the radio.
There is some alternator whine on the line, which I'm going to have to take care of, but that's a project for another day. (I'm open to suggestions if you have an easy to deal with it!) |
So... if a year and a half isn't too late for a response, try using a ferrite core around the audio cable.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrite_bead
That *might* help with the alternator whine.
The "real" fix often has to do with your ground source and ground loops, and running your power wire directly from the battery, but given that this device is powered by a USB cord, I don't see much chance of a "real" fix.
Thanks for your write up. I'm enjoying it. I'm looking at putting a HAM radio in my '08 4R limited. Is your radio a Chinese brand? If so, would you share which brand and model.
Also, I should add that those "add a tap" 3M clip ons sometimes cause problems over time, and can be susceptible to noise.
Crimp terminals with heat shrink can be good, but you have to cut the factory wires for that -- something that many suggest you avoid.
I like wrapping the new wires around the existing wire, soldering and sealing with 3M Electrical tape.
Often using a wire stripper like this .
can allow you to open a space in the wiring
without cutting it and without too much hassle. Sometimes carefully using a box cutter, you can remove a little more wire coating if necessary. Yes, it takes longer to strip, wrap, solder and tape, but the results usually tend to be more reliable. Over the years I have many intermittent problems problems from those taps. They can become loose where they tap into the main or add-on wire, and this can causes lots of frustration. Occasionally, I've even had the wire eventually break where the tap is installed. -- Just a suggestion.
Thanks!
for replacements (I didn't bother to ask about the rivets). Needless to say, THAT is not happening. So I've ordered a pack of new clips and rivets for substantially less of amazon. Should be a pretty easy fix.
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