GJ1
Active Member
It's probably not the most important post given the range of ACE or Air Suspension questions, but thought I'd share a good solution for connecting Bluetooth enabled devices (iPhone etc) to the factory fit head unit on a D2. Some of us like the existing sound systems, steering wheel control, amplification, CD multi changer, don't want to butcher the loom, have a replacement unit, all plastic, shiny, flashing disco lighting system in a Disco etc, and simply want another input or Aux jack for connecting an external device. If that's you, then this is a solution.
I just fitted this to my OEM Sat-Nav Head Unit. This is actually a Becker Traffic Pro (4720 or something) and has: CD Multichanger input (Important!), separate amplification, steering wheel controls, Sat Nav (with antenna, F/R sensor from gearbox and speed sensor). All of which is nicely integrated into the block connectors on the rear of the unit. I believe that this will also work for the non-satnav units but MUST have the separate multi changer under the driver's seat.
I purchased a splitter kit from http://www.discountcarstereo.com/AUX-BKR.html in the US. The kit comes ready wired. It works by unplugging the CD multi changer block from the back of the head unit, and connecting it to the socket on the kit. The other end of the kit then connects back into the head unit. The 3.5mm jack plug is attached, providing the new extra input. The good thing is that, if there is no signal from the 3.5mm input, the CD changer operates as normal (some kits sacrifice the CD input all together to be totally replaced by the new Aux-In) Simply select "CD" and the new device plays, taking precedence over the CD Multichanger.
So far, so old school (yes, I can already hear the comments of "why still have your CD connected?", and what's the use of a plug when I want wire-free connections........ ) So answering the first, because I have lots of CD's and I like keeping the truck as original as I can. Secondly, this is where a bluetooth dongle comes in.....
Simply purchase a https://www.taotronics.com/taotronics-br05.html (already had one from a previous car), charge it up, pair with the device of your choice, connect it to the 3.5mm jack, and hey-presto - iPhone music streaming. The 3.5mm jack connection was long enough to route through the dash, under the centre console and emerge near the cubby box. By removing the electric seat controls on the driver's side I was able to route the socket up towards the top of the cubby, where I drilled a small hole through and passed the socket through, attached the retaining nut, and all was good. I chose this route as I didn't have to go about removing loads of trim, and again, keeping the dash "stock". The bluetooth receiver sits in there quite happily out of sight doing its thing. I did have a 3.5mm male to male cable rather than the solid connector that comes with the adapter as you can see in the photo.
Note that you can't control the device from the head-unit, so song selection will be controlled from the iPhone.... which, of course is illegal... so make sure your play list is set-up before you head off!
Anyway, not the biggest fix or tip, but hopefully the solution may suit someone as well as me.
I just fitted this to my OEM Sat-Nav Head Unit. This is actually a Becker Traffic Pro (4720 or something) and has: CD Multichanger input (Important!), separate amplification, steering wheel controls, Sat Nav (with antenna, F/R sensor from gearbox and speed sensor). All of which is nicely integrated into the block connectors on the rear of the unit. I believe that this will also work for the non-satnav units but MUST have the separate multi changer under the driver's seat.
I purchased a splitter kit from http://www.discountcarstereo.com/AUX-BKR.html in the US. The kit comes ready wired. It works by unplugging the CD multi changer block from the back of the head unit, and connecting it to the socket on the kit. The other end of the kit then connects back into the head unit. The 3.5mm jack plug is attached, providing the new extra input. The good thing is that, if there is no signal from the 3.5mm input, the CD changer operates as normal (some kits sacrifice the CD input all together to be totally replaced by the new Aux-In) Simply select "CD" and the new device plays, taking precedence over the CD Multichanger.
So far, so old school (yes, I can already hear the comments of "why still have your CD connected?", and what's the use of a plug when I want wire-free connections........ ) So answering the first, because I have lots of CD's and I like keeping the truck as original as I can. Secondly, this is where a bluetooth dongle comes in.....
Simply purchase a https://www.taotronics.com/taotronics-br05.html (already had one from a previous car), charge it up, pair with the device of your choice, connect it to the 3.5mm jack, and hey-presto - iPhone music streaming. The 3.5mm jack connection was long enough to route through the dash, under the centre console and emerge near the cubby box. By removing the electric seat controls on the driver's side I was able to route the socket up towards the top of the cubby, where I drilled a small hole through and passed the socket through, attached the retaining nut, and all was good. I chose this route as I didn't have to go about removing loads of trim, and again, keeping the dash "stock". The bluetooth receiver sits in there quite happily out of sight doing its thing. I did have a 3.5mm male to male cable rather than the solid connector that comes with the adapter as you can see in the photo.
Note that you can't control the device from the head-unit, so song selection will be controlled from the iPhone.... which, of course is illegal... so make sure your play list is set-up before you head off!
Anyway, not the biggest fix or tip, but hopefully the solution may suit someone as well as me.
