Dave_4 Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) I’ve been searching for a way to connect my iPhone to my 987 CD-R 24 with cd changer. Tried the fm transmitter type things that plugs into the 12v socket in the arm rest. But they’re cr*p, and a waste of money. Was playing with the idea of changing the head unit, but it always seemed a long, expensive way around a problem a modern ish (2006) car shouldn’t have. I found this on amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BR2ZZCY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_H0zzBb942E964 £118 later this arrived comes with bt unit, fibre optic cable, mic, power cable and splicing clips. Removed the rubber seal and plastic covers in the frunk. there's two clips on the bottom of the cd changer housing, the only way I could get them off was by putting my finger under and behind the clip, and pulling forward (towards the front of the car) and then lifting the the top of the clip once the clips are off you can pull the unit forward releasing it from the rear clips. Remove the fibre optic cable which clips directly into the bt unit, use the splice connector to connect to the cd changers power supply. I connected the fibre optic cable supplied to the cd unit to stop dust getting in. cable tide to the top of the housing. Switch the head unit to cdc, connect to the unit via Bluetooth on my phone and bingo worked first time ? really pleased with it, works perfectly. Easy to fit, a flat head, Philips screwdriver and pliers 40min max I might have a look at connecting the mic so I can make calls, but not fussed for now just pleased to have more that 6cds to listen to ? @Simon. Edited August 4, 2018 by Dave_4 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pinewood Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) Great job! Edited August 4, 2018 by Pinewood Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_4 Posted August 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Pinewood said: Great job! Cheers ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gartronicus Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Brilliant! , I've been using the 12V adaptor as well , I had no idea this existed , thanks for this ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon. Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) Dave. Thank you for linking me in, that looks perfect, I’ll get one on order & see about fitting / getting it fitted as I’m a bit of a tech No ? 40 minutes you say. Mmm. Might have a go Edited August 5, 2018 by Simon. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bike Loon Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Big thread already running on these 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_4 Posted August 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Gartronicus said: Brilliant! , I've been using the 12V adaptor as well , I had no idea this existed , thanks for this ! They’re so bad aren’t they, ?? 1 hour ago, Simon. said: Dave. Thank you for linking me in, that looks perfect, I’ll get one on order & see about fitting / getting it fitted as I’m a bit of a tech No ? 40 minutes you say. Mmm. Might have a go No worries, wasn’t sure if anyone would care too much about the install side of it, but posting “yeah it’s good” seemed a bit pointless. It is surprising easy to fit, 8 screws, 2clips and a cable tie. I spent most of my time trying to work out what cables to connect to, I find auto electrics a bit confusing ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xavster Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 How would I install this if I don’t have CD changer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_4 Posted August 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) 14 minutes ago, xavster said: How would I install this if I don’t have CD changer? Not sure that you can, don’t know that you can’t though. ? It utilises the fibre optic cable from the cd changer, so you loss the changer and gain Bluetooth. Maybe check behind the plastics in the frunk for the fibre optic cable Sorry, that’s my knowledge exhausted. Edited August 5, 2018 by Dave_4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrKW59 Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 4 hours ago, xavster said: How would I install this if I don’t have CD changer? I guess you would plug it into the cd changer plug on the back of the head unit, but then you would need someone with a piwis or similar to enable the cd changer option. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon. Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Ordered this kit today so should arrive next week sometime. Car is in for an oil change with my trusted mechanic so might see if he can fit if it arrives in time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lonewolfgjp Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 You maybe lucky and just plugging into the cd changer may work. I can’t imagine you would need it programming but nothing would surprise me with Porsche electronics? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Hamilton Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 I think it could go anywhere in the MOST loop, but you would definitely need the PCM coding to add a CDC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Menoporsche Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 @Araf I think this would be more appropriate in How To - seems a very clear solution to me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon. Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 On 8/4/2018 at 2:26 PM, Dave_4 said: use the splice connector to connect to the cd changers power supply @Dave_4. Is the power supply obvious? My kit arrived today so plan to have a look at fitting this weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_4 Posted August 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 @Simon. this is how I connected the power up, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon. Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Cheers. Will have a look see tmrw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon. Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 Fixed @Dave_4, just a loose connection @ the back of the CDC in the end. #imaplonker ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave_4 Posted September 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 11 hours ago, Simon. said: Fixed @Dave_4, just a loose connection @ the back of the CDC in the end. #imaplonker ? That’s good, how are you finding it? I’m going to have a look at fitting the mic at some point Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon. Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 8 hours ago, Dave_4 said: That’s good, how are you finding it? I’m going to have a look at fitting the mic at some point Only gave it a quick test but very happy with it . LBe interested to see how you get on if you do fit the mic & where you route it thru the bulkhead. I don't get many calls & think that shouting @ the phone will be good enough to let someone know I'll call back later ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Menoporsche Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 You can buy a carphone kit from Porsche. Where do they put the mic? Isn't it in the steering column or nearby? A pillar would also seem logical. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon. Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 57 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: You can buy a carphone kit from Porsche. Where do they put the mic? Isn't it in the steering column or nearby? A pillar would also seem logical. The mic comes with a clip & a sticky to place. Not sure the pillar suitable due to possible wind noise? Maybe steering column like you suggest or possible down near the centre console cubby hole? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon. Posted September 28, 2018 Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 Just to follow up on this, alongside siri, this is a great way to play anything in the phone or online. I have my phone in a CD slot mount so it even hears me @ the national speed limit ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roger C Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 Simon, excellent write up and just what I'm looking for, just wondered how much control over your phone you have? I have a similar setup in my mini and can listen to Spotify on my iPhone, I can advance tracks etc using the buttons on my head unit, is that possible with your setup? Rog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roger C Posted June 18, 2019 Report Share Posted June 18, 2019 Fitted the Mr 12v version today, easy peasy and works a treat, two thumbs good from me. 👍👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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