| niall |
| Does anyone know if there is an after market bluetooth add on for the 2004 MDX ? I know its built in the 2005 X. |
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| eyboro |
I just ordered the Parrot CK3100. It's better than the Factory 2005.
On Ebay for $199.00. I have a 2004 MDX with the Factory nav, and RES and also I installed the AVelectronic Unit or the so called "Sam's Unit". So I'm going to see if I can have the CK3100 screen show on my Nav screen.
Here is a link for the Patrrot CK3100
http://www.driveblue.com/(1qy5kuariqvpflv1mmmpv4bh)/Default.aspx?root=ck3100 |
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| niall |
| I also have a 2004 MDX with NAV/RES. Would I be able to hookup the Radio interupt or is it alot of wire splicing involved? Thanks for the info. |
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| eyboro |
| According to the instructions if this feature is available on your car then you should be able to. If you have nav then I'm sure it's possible. |
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| niall |
| Thanks again for the info. Would you happen to have a website where I can buy this? I can only find UK site. |
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| niall |
| Hey did you hookup the Parrot yet? If so how did it work? Does it interrupt the Radio? |
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| eyboro |
| Check ebay for "Parrot Ck3100" there are plenty available. |
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| anjan |
quote:
Originally posted by eyboro
I just ordered the Parrot CK3100. It's better than the Factory 2005.
Why do you think its better? Or is it something the manufacturer claims you'll have? :) Here are the main features Parrot lacks that I can see right off the bat:
- Installation required - Nothing like having a device built in to save time and/or money. Then you also increase chances of screwing something else.
- Only pairs with three phones. Acura pairs with six bluetooth phones
- The OEM Bluetooth modules accepts numbers from the navigation system and address book. Its a major plus for me.
Having said that, its a great option for older MDXs. |
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| niall |
Anjan:
You were fortunate enough to get a 2005 model (which I think have bluetooth built in ). We have the 04 models without buluetooth, so we dont have much of a choice. The parrot was rated as one of the top bluetooth add ons for non bluetooth cars.
So yes, we have to install. Of course built in is better.
For me, I only have 2 phones, so 3 is more than enough.
My address book is in my phone, not the NAV.
I wish I had waited for the 05 model, but hey things happen. |
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| anjan |
Niall,
That's why I said its a great choice for pre-2005 models. :) I was responding to eyboro's comment that its "better than factory 2005". For something as simple as a bluetooth module, there isn't much scope to match, much less beat, any OEM pre-installed system.
And sure enough, when I compared specs it lacks in two major areas... |
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| niall |
Eyboro:
Were you able to hookup the Parrot yet ? How did it go? |
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| anjan |
quote:
Originally posted by niall
Eyboro:
Were you able to hookup the Parrot yet ? How did it go?
I would take exception to that and surely SPCA will also. I know you want something to help you talk but strapping a helpless bird?! Come on!!
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| niall |
| Damm.. The connectors that came with the Parrot is not same on the radio. Now I need to find an adapter, I think ISO adapter. |
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| eyboro |
It will be installed on Wednesday 2/16/05.
I just got it today.
I'll let you know how it went when it's done. |
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| niall |
| Well since I couldn't get the Vehicle specific adapter, I had to rig it. I spliced the RCA cable going into my Aux. I dont have the radio mute feature and I cant seem to get the address book synced with my Blackberry 7520. But I can live with that. I still need to work out some sound quality issues. Good luck with yours. |
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| eyboro |
| What do you mean you don't have the radio mute? Every Nav MDX has that feature. I installed the ck3100 with the radio mute the mute feature works great. It paired perfectly with my T610 Sony Ericsson. The only issue I have is the speakers are too loud at the lowest volume. I think my installer wired the speakers before the Amp. He needs to wire the speaker wires after the amp. |
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| niall |
| Do you know what connectors your installer used? And where he connected it? I installed this myself and I know that my MDX has a mute feature. I did not connect it behind the radio, I spliced the RCA cable going to the gaming system hookup at the back of the car, so as a result I dont have the mute feature. By the way do you know where the amp is? |
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