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ShellyGX 06-26-18 05:04 AM

Best Bluetooth / FM modulator for SC430? To hide in ashtray
 
Looking for the best way to integrate bluetooth into my 2004.

There are options for the FM modulator plugged into the lighter socket, tune FM to certain station and stream phone content into the ML sound system.

I think it would be best to have one that would fit inside the ashtray area and stay covered until there is a phone call then just open the lid and push the button to answer the call. Mostly have it hidden for auto bluetooth connecting and phone integration.

What is the best choice to fit something in there?

maarp 06-26-18 05:26 AM

I have a cassette BT adapter that just stays in the player, completely out of sight. I would like to know how/where to put a microphone, though.

GmanSC 06-26-18 07:54 AM


Originally Posted by ShellyGX (Post 10234390)
Looking for the best way to integrate bluetooth into my 2004.

There are options for the FM modulator plugged into the lighter socket, tune FM to certain station and stream phone content into the ML sound system.

I think it would be best to have one that would fit inside the ashtray area and stay covered until there is a phone call then just open the lid and push the button to answer the call. Mostly have it hidden for auto bluetooth connecting and phone integration.

What is the best choice to fit something in there?

The only problem with FM modulator is the reception and the interference. I'd use bluetooth cassette adapter or Monster cassette adapter.

Bgw70 06-26-18 10:43 AM


Originally Posted by maarp (Post 10234400)
I have a cassette BT adapter that just stays in the player, completely out of sight. I would like to know how/where to put a microphone, though.

i installed the microphone in the OEM location which is in the dome light assembly.

i showed it with my radio installation last month.

Bgw70 06-26-18 10:44 AM


Originally Posted by ShellyGX (Post 10234390)
Looking for the best way to integrate bluetooth into my 2004.

There are options for the FM modulator plugged into the lighter socket, tune FM to certain station and stream phone content into the ML sound system.

I think it would be best to have one that would fit inside the ashtray area and stay covered until there is a phone call then just open the lid and push the button to answer the call. Mostly have it hidden for auto bluetooth connecting and phone integration.

What is the best choice to fit something in there?

retroplay modified his ashtray.

maarp 06-26-18 01:20 PM


Originally Posted by Bgw70 (Post 10234661)

i installed the microphone in the OEM location which is in the dome light assembly.

i showed it with my radio installation last month.

You going to make me search, or be nice and post a link?
....:slap:
^BGW ^Me

Bgw70 06-26-18 05:28 PM


Originally Posted by maarp (Post 10234852)
You going to make me search, or be nice and post a link?
....:slap:
^BGW ^Me

LoL, I would never slap you...how about I show you?
that was funny...okay searching 201,

in the last picture, the results are displayed, select the first one and he posted a picture of his usb receptacle replacing the lighter.


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...2af1bebb1.jpeg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...1c4869150.jpeg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...670a7241d.jpeg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...99a73d657.jpeg


Harold57 06-27-18 10:40 AM

Those cigarette lighter socket replacement USB sockets are available on ebay and other places for fairly cheap.

DshngDaryl 06-27-18 11:20 AM

I think you should make this a separate post and list it as the very first stickie. We could call it "How to search the SC430 Forum and get your questions answered"


Bgw70 06-27-18 11:24 AM


Originally Posted by DshngDaryl (Post 10235716)
I think you should make this a separate post and list it as the very first stickie

i would but I don’t have the moderator power...that and TechStream!

DshngDaryl 06-27-18 11:32 AM

This one gets pretty good ratings.
This is the top seller on Amazon, it is pretty impressive. It adds Blue Tooth Phone, Blue Tooth Audio and an MP3 player

I don't know if either will fit in our lighter slot, but they looks relatively small

DshngDaryl 06-27-18 11:34 AM


Originally Posted by Bgw70 (Post 10235724)


i would but I don’t have the moderator power...that and TechStream!

Is that hint for Jabberwock? :ohyeah:

GmanSC 06-27-18 12:19 PM

I think BGW would be a good moderator. Why don’t you? I’ll vote for you.

Bgw70 06-27-18 12:52 PM


Originally Posted by GmanSC (Post 10235789)
I think BGW would be a good moderator. Why don’t you? I’ll vote for you.

Why thank you sir! ;-)

Bgw70 06-27-18 12:57 PM


Originally Posted by DshngDaryl (Post 10235738)
Is that hint for Jabberwock? :ohyeah:

You Bet!

Jabberwock, I know there might be “search directions” in the main section but a sticky in our SC430 area would be helpful.

Let me know and I can create a new post with only the search pictures, then you could close it. Or just take my single post and make it a sticky.

Either way, thanks for what you do!




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