How to install Parrot Bluetooth on a CTS Bose

[JimmyH]

Originally Posted by LS6TT

and the ck3000 kit comes with everything one would need to install?

other than tools, and maybe some tape and wire taps, yes

[JimmyH]

after driving my wife's car again with the MK6100, I think I am going to replace the CK3000 with one. I was reading some articles online about bluetooth mp3 players, and considering the mk6100 has a2dp profiles for stereo bluetooth, and since the parrot output goes straight into the Bose amp, I am extremely intrigued by how it sounds. I will make an addendum to this writeup if/when I do.

[LS6TT]

Originally Posted by JimmyH

other than tools, and maybe some tape and wire taps, yes

any other kit work this way? or just the parrot ck3000?

[JimmyH]

the parrot has built-in muting relays and the requisite ISO connectors.
most of the other kits (nokia and moto for sure) are not designed to play through an audio system (although they can with adapter cables). they come with an external speaker.

but parrot has the best compatibility (fact) and the best sound quality (my opinion)

[talonstylz]

Just installed the ck3200 in my car last night. So far no complaints.
But i might upgrade to the gps one so i can use my blackberry as a nav device.

[LS6TT]

Originally Posted by JimmyH

the parrot has built-in muting relays and the requisite ISO connectors.
most of the other kits (nokia and moto for sure) are not designed to play through an audio system (although they can with adapter cables). they come with an external speaker.

but parrot has the best compatibility (fact) and the best sound quality (my opinion)

o sweet, so any of the parrot kits will work? i want to get their LCD one but want to make sure it hooks up the same way before i order it

[talonstylz]

Originally Posted by LS6TT

o sweet, so any of the parrot kits will work? i want to get their LCD one but want to make sure it hooks up the same way before i order it

as long as you get the universal kits they all come with the vw/audi radio plugs witch the cts uses. There are some that are made for eclipse head units to toyota vehicles.

I recommend the ck3100, but if you want the lcd display order the gps one instead.

[LS6TT]

Originally Posted by talonstylz

as long as you get the universal kits they all come with the vw/audi radio plugs witch the cts uses. There are some that are made for eclipse head units to toyota vehicles.

I recommend the ck3100, but if you want the lcd display order the gps one instead.

that 3100 is the one i had my eye on. looks like im going to be ordering that when I get back in town. this is awesome im stoked!

[JimmyH]

The connectors are actually called ISO (International Standards Organization?) Only in the CTS they are not quite standard. At least with the Bose system in my CTS and CTS-V they are not. But if you tap in the 12V ignition sense like in my write up, it is otherwise plug and play.

For cars that dont have ISO connectors, there are several websites that make plug and play adapter harnesses. That is what I used in my wife's Pilot. 100% plug and play.

[JimmyH]

So I am wondering now, is there a way to tell the amp to turn on if the radio is off? I do drive sometimes (very infrequently) with the radio off. I got a call yesterday, and I did have the radio off. Said "hello, hello, hellow?!" before I remembered to turn the radio on.

I have been looking over the connectors. There does not seem to be any options for this. Other than the audio inputs and power, all that is left is the serial data, which I imagine is what tells the amp to turn on and off.

the mute line on the parrot outputs 12v+ when it is activated by a call coming in. I wish there was a way to turn that into a signal to power on the amp if it is off.