Mute and audio input

[Phrede]

The previous owner of my car had a Parrot CK-3100 installed for hand free Bluetooth phone. The problem is that they installed a very small speaker in the A pillar. The volume is terrible, to the point of being unusable.

I am researching my options and other than a total audio replacement, which looses some functions, I am wondering if there is any way to jump in between the onstar and the audio unit? The parrot does have a mute output and audio out.

Any ideas where to find electrical schematics?

The previous owner also had a K40 radar detector installed, which I will be removing ASAP. It is useless compared to my 9500ix. In my other vehicles I use a mirror mount and get power from the mirror. I would like to do the same if anyone can tell me where I can get switched power in the mirror. The escort is low power.

 

[Phrede]

I would like to do the same if anyone can tell me where I can get switched power in the mirror. The escort is low power.

Nevermind, I just took a close look at the mirror. I need to come up with a plan B for mounting a detector. Built in may be required.

 

[ccclarke]

Maybe this company can help: http://www.blendmount.com/

CC

 

[Phrede]

Thanks ccclarke,

Has anyone every used one of these? Is the XLR mirror mounting the same as a C6 'vette?

 

[Phrede]

Thanks ccclarke,

Has anyone every used one of these? Is the XLR mirror mounting the same as a C6 'vette?

I just ordered the blendmount. I'll post the results

 

[monepit]

A lockpick would be good for that. It has a audio in that is switched on by hitting the Xm button twice. Works great for iPod input too.

 

[Phrede]

A lockpick would be good for that. It has a audio in that is switched on by hitting the Xm button twice. Works great for iPod input too.

I may be wrong but I don't believe a lockpick would mute the music source
on an incoming call like the Onstar does. This is important to me. Thanks for the thought.

I have found the line level audio input to the amp but am still researching the mute signal connection.

 

[jaxsully]

I just ordered the blendmount. I'll post the results

Have you received the product yet and did it install the same as the Vette?

 

[Phrede]

Have you received the product yet and did it install the same as the Vette?

I did receive and install it. It works great and tech support was great too.

The wire colors are different than a Corvette, put the pins are the same.

A plastic piece is used on the 'Vette next to the windshield that did not fit on mine. I left it out without problems. Tech support explained that it is used to pre-load the foam piece on the mount to prevent vibration. An XLR mirror may be a bit different and closer to the windshield, I can't say for sure. I have no vibration without it with my Escort 9500ix. Highly recommended.

https://picasaweb.google.com/Phrede/2008XLRVRDMirrorMount?authkey=Gv1sRgCPL3y-DQzJyhggE#