try this http://www.tellphone.com/index.php?o...id=4&Itemid=18

 

so has anyone ripped apart the 06 enough so that the 05 and previous people can see if we can get an integrated bluetooth system?

 

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The radio and wiring harness IS different. You would need to get the 06 stereo and the Bluetooth console - they are direct replacements for the 05's, as far as mounting the radio and the Bluetooth console are concerned - not sure about 03-04.

The 06 radio has the ports, wiring, and display necessary to accommodate the Bluetooth.

 

so all i need is the radio out of the 06 and the steering wheel buttons and wires that go from the steering wheel to the radio or is there more?

 

You would also need the Bluetooth console and wires as well. I have my stereo guy verifying wiring diagrams, etc. for all of this and will post his absolute findings. I am hoping that part of his solution will be that we can install ANY Bluetooth kit - or certain types of configurations, as opposed to being stuck with the 06 console.

Parrot makes a far superior Bluetooth kit, and Motorola's isn't too bad either - my personal goal is to further integrate my current Parrot kit into the stereo system. It already Mutes the radio by powering it off, but it would be far better to integrate it. I should be able to have 'music on hold' while putting someone on hold or Mute as well.

 

what do you mean by the console?

 

i have the 06 coupe. can u hook up any bluetooth phone or are there specific bluetooth phones you can only use?

 

some phones work better than others... some phones not at all... motorolas work the best because the bluetooth chip inside the car is a motorola

 

The might sound like a logical answer but that is also like saying only to use Honda oil in a Honda car...It just sounds like you want to play it safe by matching brands. Nokia and SE work just as good. Keep in mind the bluetooth stack that is present in any mobile phone (most likely) is not their own branded product. Texas Instruments makes the most processors and arm chips for mobile phones so I'm sure they're outsourcing to other companies.

 

some nokia and some samsung phones dont work at all in there

 

Please expand on this. Nokia series40 phones are ok. You must be talking about the Series 60. Samsung phones...never had an issue, which models are you talking about?

 

I was researching quite a bit before doing the install. It is possible but take some time to install.

I got myself a 05 instead of 06 because it is only a leased car and the only change between the two is the built in bluetooth.

Things needed:
1. Parrot bluetooth kit. $169
2. iso conversion wire harness $30
3. time - the G is a very well built car, it so well that every part is interlocked and it takes time to do each step in order.

This is not a perfect install because even if Parrot's volume is turned all the way down, it will still be quite loud but works great when you are driving with road noise at the background. Parrot will mute the head unit. You have to take your chances that the Bose amp can live with the higher than usual input from Parrot.

If you are interested in the full install, reply to this post. If there is enough interest then I'll try to dig up some info about the install. I have mine installed since Sept and it's been working very well with My Sony Ericsson z600. All phone directories are "object push" completely to Parrot, just need to record the voice commands.

Al

 

@ Al Infiniti ... and if the firmware on your Z600 is not up to date, hit me up and I'll upgrade it for you and we'll see how much of a better experience the bluetooth is.