Parrot CK 3000 Evolution Bluetooth install
11-25-2005, 02:49 PM
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Parrot CK 3000 Evolution Bluetooth install
<img src="http://www.driveblue.com/guide%5Fchm/evolution/graphics/boite.gif">
Today, I installed the Parrot CK 3000 Evolution Bluetooth hands free kit into my 2001 S4 Avant. It turned out to be a very easy install, as it is completely plug and play with no need to tap power, ground or any wires. The kit is designed with a harness that lets you pull the power and speaker plugs from the radio and plug the new harness into the radio. The harness includes female plugs for the original radio plugs, which supply power and speaker connections. Along with the new harness, the kit includes the Bluetooth control box, microphone and a keypad. The kit should work with any non Bose Symphony I or II head unit. Bose head units would need to use another Parrot kit which included a separate speaker.
<img src="http://www.driveblue.com/guide%5Fchm/evolution/graphics/diagramme%20evolution.jpg">
The install started with pulling the radio. I set the radio on the passenger seat and plugged in the new harness and connected it to the control box. After plugging in the microphone and keypad, I was able to test everything before the final install.
<img src="http://watkinsglen.bverticals.com/pictures/S4%20Avant/Parrot%20Bluetooth/seat%20test.JPG">
Next I pulled the overhead console and removed the OEM microphone and replaced it with the one from the kit. I ran the microphone wire across the top of the windshield, down the A-pillar and back behind the dash to where the control module with sit.
<img src="http://watkinsglen.bverticals.com/pictures/S4%20Avant/Parrot%20Bluetooth/microphone%20plug%20pull.JPG">
<img src="http://watkinsglen.bverticals.com/pictures/S4%20Avant/Parrot%20Bluetooth/microphone%20placement.JPG">
I decided the mount the keypad right above the emergency flasher triangle. Using a dremel, I cut a small notch into the trim surround just large enough to run the control wire. Double sided sticky tape is used to hold the keypad in place.
After bundling up all the excess wire from the new harness with zip ties, it was time to push the radio back in place. There is enough room for the control box below where the radio finally sits.
<img src="http://watkinsglen.bverticals.com/pictures/S4%20Avant/Parrot%20Bluetooth/control%20box%20placement.JPG">
I paired my Motorola MPX 220 with the kit and so far, I am very satisfied. The radio automatically mutes when a call is received or initiated. The voice recognition works flawlessly even with road noise in the background. The voice recognition also lets you answer or terminate calls. Clarity of the call on the other end is reported to be almost as good as the handset, as you are able to switch between the hands free and private modes.
<img src="http://watkinsglen.bverticals.com/pictures/S4%20Avant/Parrot%20Bluetooth/Img_9301.jpg">
I saw the full range of the Parrot kits this year at SEMA and many of them seem well suited to the Audi market.<ul><li><a href="http://parrot.biz/">http://parrot.biz/</a</li></ul>
Today, I installed the Parrot CK 3000 Evolution Bluetooth hands free kit into my 2001 S4 Avant. It turned out to be a very easy install, as it is completely plug and play with no need to tap power, ground or any wires. The kit is designed with a harness that lets you pull the power and speaker plugs from the radio and plug the new harness into the radio. The harness includes female plugs for the original radio plugs, which supply power and speaker connections. Along with the new harness, the kit includes the Bluetooth control box, microphone and a keypad. The kit should work with any non Bose Symphony I or II head unit. Bose head units would need to use another Parrot kit which included a separate speaker.
<img src="http://www.driveblue.com/guide%5Fchm/evolution/graphics/diagramme%20evolution.jpg">
The install started with pulling the radio. I set the radio on the passenger seat and plugged in the new harness and connected it to the control box. After plugging in the microphone and keypad, I was able to test everything before the final install.
<img src="http://watkinsglen.bverticals.com/pictures/S4%20Avant/Parrot%20Bluetooth/seat%20test.JPG">
Next I pulled the overhead console and removed the OEM microphone and replaced it with the one from the kit. I ran the microphone wire across the top of the windshield, down the A-pillar and back behind the dash to where the control module with sit.
<img src="http://watkinsglen.bverticals.com/pictures/S4%20Avant/Parrot%20Bluetooth/microphone%20plug%20pull.JPG">
<img src="http://watkinsglen.bverticals.com/pictures/S4%20Avant/Parrot%20Bluetooth/microphone%20placement.JPG">
I decided the mount the keypad right above the emergency flasher triangle. Using a dremel, I cut a small notch into the trim surround just large enough to run the control wire. Double sided sticky tape is used to hold the keypad in place.
After bundling up all the excess wire from the new harness with zip ties, it was time to push the radio back in place. There is enough room for the control box below where the radio finally sits.
<img src="http://watkinsglen.bverticals.com/pictures/S4%20Avant/Parrot%20Bluetooth/control%20box%20placement.JPG">
I paired my Motorola MPX 220 with the kit and so far, I am very satisfied. The radio automatically mutes when a call is received or initiated. The voice recognition works flawlessly even with road noise in the background. The voice recognition also lets you answer or terminate calls. Clarity of the call on the other end is reported to be almost as good as the handset, as you are able to switch between the hands free and private modes.
<img src="http://watkinsglen.bverticals.com/pictures/S4%20Avant/Parrot%20Bluetooth/Img_9301.jpg">
I saw the full range of the Parrot kits this year at SEMA and many of them seem well suited to the Audi market.<ul><li><a href="http://parrot.biz/">http://parrot.biz/</a</li></ul>
11-28-2005, 08:24 AM
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awesome. whats the little unit mounted under your vents?
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11-30-2005, 05:55 AM
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Similar setup, simpler but more expensive install
Installed bluetooth in B5 S4 Bose, really easy. Made much easier with help from TeddyBGame, Ed P and Steve from blacks4.com. I purchased the same Parrot CK 3000, but got it from:
http://www.caughtbluehanded.com/
The kit they send consists of the Parrot CK 3000 that has been wired to a DB25 connector. I plugged that into the DB25 in my trunk behind the CD changer.
Instead of pulling the stereo and making connections back there, everything is taken care of in the trunk. I mounted the Parrot under the CD changer.
In terms of the three button keypad, the kit comes with a keypad that has a RJ45 plug on it. You can either plug directly into the RJ45 in the armrest, or instead:
- Remove cupholder. Underneath you will find that the Rj45 in the armrest is plugged in there.
- Unplug armrest cable. Insert Y-jack. Plug armrest into one side and keypad into other. If you don't want the armrest RJ45 functional you can skip the Y-jack.
- You can then run the wire from the keypad anywhere you want and button the whole mess back up. I opted to Dremel out a small hole in the front of the cupholder to accomodate the wire and mount the keypad right there.
All-in the whole job took 15 minutes. I opted to keep the Audi mic in for now, which seems to work great, but can swap the Parrot one in if I want.
http://www.caughtbluehanded.com/
The kit they send consists of the Parrot CK 3000 that has been wired to a DB25 connector. I plugged that into the DB25 in my trunk behind the CD changer.
Instead of pulling the stereo and making connections back there, everything is taken care of in the trunk. I mounted the Parrot under the CD changer.
In terms of the three button keypad, the kit comes with a keypad that has a RJ45 plug on it. You can either plug directly into the RJ45 in the armrest, or instead:
- Remove cupholder. Underneath you will find that the Rj45 in the armrest is plugged in there.
- Unplug armrest cable. Insert Y-jack. Plug armrest into one side and keypad into other. If you don't want the armrest RJ45 functional you can skip the Y-jack.
- You can then run the wire from the keypad anywhere you want and button the whole mess back up. I opted to Dremel out a small hole in the front of the cupholder to accomodate the wire and mount the keypad right there.
All-in the whole job took 15 minutes. I opted to keep the Audi mic in for now, which seems to work great, but can swap the Parrot one in if I want.
