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I recently installed an iSimple bluetooth adapter that sounds similar to what you put in (link below).
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I ran the cable from the Bluetooth thing around the back of the cluster surround and underneath the horseshoe.
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Use dremel
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I used a dremel to cut out the switch blank for the USB connector and then JB Weld to glue it in place
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Set frequency
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The iSimple uses an app on my iphone to set the frequency, so I don't need the display that you put on the right of the instrument cluster.
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With the older non MOST bus radios, its a simple cable to add and AUX input or even a phone connection. You can just plug into the CD changer connection on the radio. That is not possible with the CDR-23 from 2002 on
Since the CDR-23 does not have an AUX input or Bluetooth, I have been searching for a low cost solution to add Bluetooth for hands free phone and streaming audio.
I was using a JABRA Freeway Bluetooth handsfree on my visor and it has a FM modulator in it. Worked pretty well, just had to keep remembering to charge it.
In searching I came across this little Bluetooth FM modulator that was not integrated into a lighter plug. I use that for my GPS unit
I came across this
Amazon.com: Rii ® Geartist GB01 Wireless Bluetooth Car Kit FM Transmitter with LCD Screen and Hands Free Calling
I ordered it and it works great.
I mounted it just to the right of the gauge cluster
I did not want to have a cord dangling and have to plug it in every time I drive the car, so I searched for a USB converter. At first I was going to go with one that had a single USB output, then thought it would be cool to have a 2nd one as well . I found this one that looked perfect for what I had in mind.
I powered it up from the switched 12V in the phone connector under the console
Amazon.com: DROK® 8-22V 12V to 5V/3A DC Power Transformer DC Buck Voltage Converter Volt Step Down Module with Dual USB Cable Connector
Then a light bulb went off and I thought it would be great to have the USB port dash mounted rather than just dangling
Had a spare older style switch blank and saw that a USB connector would fit nicely. You want an older style as they are not sculpted on top like the newer ones
The older part number is: 996.552.425.00. the newer one is 996.613.425.10
You can see the difference below. The top one is the newer style
I used a dremel to cut out the switch blank for the USB connector and then JB Weld to glue it in place
I had to move the rear window defogger switch to the other side as I did not want a plugged in USB cable to interfere with the gear shift
I ran the cable from the Bluetooth thing around the back of the cluster surround and underneath the horseshoe. You can see a little bit of the cable in the pic
Good idea. The MOST makes things very difficult. I recently installed an iSimple bluetooth adapter that sounds similar to what you put in (link below). The iSimple uses an app on my iphone to set the frequency, so I don't need the display that you put on the right of the instrument cluster. I have one small button to initiate contact with the unit, and i located it on the center console just to the bottom left of the radio (easy to tap when my hand is on shifter).
I might try to add a USB input similar to what you did. Right now I have a cigarette adapter, but it sticks out of the cigarette lighter pretty far.
http://www.amazon.com/iSimple-Hands-Free-Calling-Streaming-Smartphones/dp/B00FRU5UNA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1442655069&sr=8-3&keywords=isimple
Save hassle, just use this low profile usb cig adapter.
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Hi. Can you remember what type of JB Weld glue you used to glue the USB socket in the plastic switch blank? And has it stayed in place? It seems like the blank is made of the inert awkward plastic that most glues won't bond to. JB Weld do a few different glues
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