Fitting a stereo - where to put cables
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I've gone and got myself and early Christmas present - a Sony XAV AX100 Android Auto Stereo.
I'm pretty sure it has a cable for plugging the phone into, and a cable for a microphone for voice control/hands free calls. Where and how is it best to route these? I want the microphone invisable as possible, and the cable for phone attachement in a sensible place, preferably the centre console.
The car is a mk5 golf - if anyone has any specific experience that would be fantastic!
I'm pretty sure it has a cable for plugging the phone into, and a cable for a microphone for voice control/hands free calls. Where and how is it best to route these? I want the microphone invisable as possible, and the cable for phone attachement in a sensible place, preferably the centre console.
The car is a mk5 golf - if anyone has any specific experience that would be fantastic!
Microphone is best routed up the A pillar under the trim and then along the top of the doorframe poking out in front of the grab handle.
Dunno about phone connector - doesn't it just use bluetooth? brodit make custom mounts for most car models. https://www.brodit.co.uk/
Dunno about phone connector - doesn't it just use bluetooth? brodit make custom mounts for most car models. https://www.brodit.co.uk/
Edited by gmaz on Friday 1st December 12:45
gmaz said:
Microphone is best routed up the A pillar under the trim and then along the top of the doorframe poking out in front of the grab handle.
Dunno about phone connector - doesn't it just use bluetooth? brodit make custom mounts for most car models. https://www.brodit.co.uk/
How do get the cable from the stereo to the A pillar? Once there, how do you get underneath the lining and re seal it? This is all new to me!Dunno about phone connector - doesn't it just use bluetooth? brodit make custom mounts for most car models. https://www.brodit.co.uk/
Edited by gmaz on Friday 1st December 12:45
It does have bluetooth. but I think for Androud Auto it needs to be attached via a USB (there is a rear USB cable with a female socket that comes out the back of the stereo, and an extension of this supplied with it too.
TheBALDpuma said:
How do get the cable from the stereo to the A pillar? Once there, how do you get underneath the lining and re seal it? This is all new to me!
It does have bluetooth. but I think for Androud Auto it needs to be attached via a USB (there is a rear USB cable with a female socket that comes out the back of the stereo, and an extension of this supplied with it too.
If I were you I would pay a local car audio shop to fit for you.It does have bluetooth. but I think for Androud Auto it needs to be attached via a USB (there is a rear USB cable with a female socket that comes out the back of the stereo, and an extension of this supplied with it too.
TheBALDpuma said:
How do get the cable from the stereo to the A pillar? Once there, how do you get underneath the lining and re seal it? This is all new to me!
It does have bluetooth. but I think for Androud Auto it needs to be attached via a USB (there is a rear USB cable with a female socket that comes out the back of the stereo, and an extension of this supplied with it too.
Some trim removal tools like this helps a lotIt does have bluetooth. but I think for Androud Auto it needs to be attached via a USB (there is a rear USB cable with a female socket that comes out the back of the stereo, and an extension of this supplied with it too.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/12Pcs-Radio-Panel-Removal...
The cable can just be run under the dash in the footwell, across the the door frame, then tuck it under the trim or the rubber door seal. Use tape to wrap it with the exiting cables etc so it doesnt get loose and hang down.
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