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Pop the button out, drill a hole in it the size of the mic, then use some silicone caulking (or something of the sort) to hold it in there.
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The CD player finally went out in my 2000 996 so it is time to finally upgrade the deck. I am going with a Kenwood KDC-X996 from Crutchfield with an install kit. The deck comes with an external mic for the bluetooth. Has anyone experimented to find a good location to install the mic? Also more importantly could you also explain in detail, or with photos, how to wire it to that location cleanly? This is my first go at a radio install so the more info the better. I am a novice in this department.
Thank you in advance for the help!
Mine's in the stock location in the instrument cluster. I must say, the sound quality isn't great. I don't really think it's as much about the mic location as it is about the cabin noise in the 996. Between the tires and the engine noise, handsfree isn't that great...
Just snake from the head unit behind the dash over to the driver's side windshield post. Tuck it along the post until you get to the cross frame that runs along the top of the windshield. Mine came with a clip on the mic that slides between the interior of the windshield and the cross frame. This positions the mic only inches from my head. It works just fine. No issues with people hearing me unless the top is down in which case I just don't use the phone.
Ok, thank you all for the recommendations. I think I am going to try to put it up in the header bar like Gonzo did. He mentioned snaking it from under the dash to the drivers side pillar. Can anyone explain the best way to do this? I just installed the deck and it seems really tight under the dash?
Thank you
