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Changed stereo mk2.5

Dave1981
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took the plunge n removed the stock sony dab unit from my mk2.5 and fitted a pioneer mvh av290bt unit.. 

Only snag i seem to have is when the unit is fully pushed back into the centre console the steering remote stops working. When i release it and bring it out it works, obviously the cable is trapping somewhere and interrupting the signal. But my main query is where shud i mount the ext mic for bluetooth? Manual says either sun visor or steering column!! But that sounds stupid.

Where have other ppl put ext mics?

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    If the cable is long enough run it under the dash, up behind the A pillar trim and up to the courtesy light surround.

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    18 hours ago, Dave1981 said:

    took the plunge n removed the stock sony dab unit from my mk2.5 and fitted a pioneer mvh av290bt unit.. 

    Only snag i seem to have is when the unit is fully pushed back into the centre console the steering remote stops working. When i release it and bring it out it works, obviously the cable is trapping somewhere and interrupting the signal. But my main query is where shud i mount the ext mic for bluetooth? Manual says either sun visor or steering column!! But that sounds stupid.

    Where have other ppl put ext mics?

    Pioneer AVH-8600BT 

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    Also if your Pioneer headunit supports the self calibration microphone;  I can land it to you for optimum audio 

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