I want to replace the stock microphone,need help knowing where it plugs into headunit
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I want to replace the stock microphone,need help knowing where it plugs into headunit
Hi all,
I'd like to replace the stock microphone in my 2008 ES350, and move it to a better location to try to improve the horrible tinny bluetooth sound on phone calls. Does anyone know where on the head unit (I'm assuming it's on the head unit) the wires from the microphone enters? Is there a plug, or is it hard wired? Anyone have any thoughts?
PS I have the Nav Unit, and ML stereo.
I'd like to replace the stock microphone in my 2008 ES350, and move it to a better location to try to improve the horrible tinny bluetooth sound on phone calls. Does anyone know where on the head unit (I'm assuming it's on the head unit) the wires from the microphone enters? Is there a plug, or is it hard wired? Anyone have any thoughts?
PS I have the Nav Unit, and ML stereo.
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09-17-12, 05:29 AM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...-diagrams.html
In looking at the diagram for non NAV; light blu, red white and black run up to the microphone. On the back of the head unit, there's a seperate plug for these - looks like an 8 pin connector dedicated solely to the microphone. If you find a connector with these colors in pins:
1 - lt blu
2 - white or green
3 - black
4 - none
5 - red
6 - nca (?)
7 - none
8 - none
then you have the right connector. The bigger deal is what do the wires other than red and white do, since they're the actual feed (per the wiring diagram) from the microphone in and of itself.
I personally (with stock non-ML non NAV) don't have any issue at all with the microphone in my 08 ES350 - the only real problem the other side has is if it's a hot day and the AC is blowing full tilt. At that point if it's an important call, I turn off the AC or turn down the fans at least and resume the call. Will be curious what you're doing for an "upgrade"
In looking at the diagram for non NAV; light blu, red white and black run up to the microphone. On the back of the head unit, there's a seperate plug for these - looks like an 8 pin connector dedicated solely to the microphone. If you find a connector with these colors in pins:
1 - lt blu
2 - white or green
3 - black
4 - none
5 - red
6 - nca (?)
7 - none
8 - none
then you have the right connector. The bigger deal is what do the wires other than red and white do, since they're the actual feed (per the wiring diagram) from the microphone in and of itself.
I personally (with stock non-ML non NAV) don't have any issue at all with the microphone in my 08 ES350 - the only real problem the other side has is if it's a hot day and the AC is blowing full tilt. At that point if it's an important call, I turn off the AC or turn down the fans at least and resume the call. Will be curious what you're doing for an "upgrade"
09-17-12, 09:53 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...-diagrams.html
In looking at the diagram for non NAV; light blu, red white and black run up to the microphone. On the back of the head unit, there's a seperate plug for these - looks like an 8 pin connector dedicated solely to the microphone. If you find a connector with these colors in pins:
1 - lt blu
2 - white or green
3 - black
4 - none
5 - red
6 - nca (?)
7 - none
8 - none
then you have the right connector. The bigger deal is what do the wires other than red and white do, since they're the actual feed (per the wiring diagram) from the microphone in and of itself.
I personally (with stock non-ML non NAV) don't have any issue at all with the microphone in my 08 ES350 - the only real problem the other side has is if it's a hot day and the AC is blowing full tilt. At that point if it's an important call, I turn off the AC or turn down the fans at least and resume the call. Will be curious what you're doing for an "upgrade"
In looking at the diagram for non NAV; light blu, red white and black run up to the microphone. On the back of the head unit, there's a seperate plug for these - looks like an 8 pin connector dedicated solely to the microphone. If you find a connector with these colors in pins:
1 - lt blu
2 - white or green
3 - black
4 - none
5 - red
6 - nca (?)
7 - none
8 - none
then you have the right connector. The bigger deal is what do the wires other than red and white do, since they're the actual feed (per the wiring diagram) from the microphone in and of itself.
I personally (with stock non-ML non NAV) don't have any issue at all with the microphone in my 08 ES350 - the only real problem the other side has is if it's a hot day and the AC is blowing full tilt. At that point if it's an important call, I turn off the AC or turn down the fans at least and resume the call. Will be curious what you're doing for an "upgrade"
03-17-17, 08:39 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...-diagrams.html
In looking at the diagram for non NAV; light blu, red white and black run up to the microphone. On the back of the head unit, there's a seperate plug for these - looks like an 8 pin connector dedicated solely to the microphone. If you find a connector with these colors in pins:
1 - lt blu
2 - white or green
3 - black
4 - none
5 - red
6 - nca (?)
7 - none
8 - none
then you have the right connector. The bigger deal is what do the wires other than red and white do, since they're the actual feed (per the wiring diagram) from the microphone in and of itself.
I personally (with stock non-ML non NAV) don't have any issue at all with the microphone in my 08 ES350 - the only real problem the other side has is if it's a hot day and the AC is blowing full tilt. At that point if it's an important call, I turn off the AC or turn down the fans at least and resume the call. Will be curious what you're doing for an "upgrade"
In looking at the diagram for non NAV; light blu, red white and black run up to the microphone. On the back of the head unit, there's a seperate plug for these - looks like an 8 pin connector dedicated solely to the microphone. If you find a connector with these colors in pins:
1 - lt blu
2 - white or green
3 - black
4 - none
5 - red
6 - nca (?)
7 - none
8 - none
then you have the right connector. The bigger deal is what do the wires other than red and white do, since they're the actual feed (per the wiring diagram) from the microphone in and of itself.
I personally (with stock non-ML non NAV) don't have any issue at all with the microphone in my 08 ES350 - the only real problem the other side has is if it's a hot day and the AC is blowing full tilt. At that point if it's an important call, I turn off the AC or turn down the fans at least and resume the call. Will be curious what you're doing for an "upgrade"
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