Cell Phone Bluetooth Mod

nascarjc · 07-07-2008, 03:56 AM

Hello TW,
The other night I was looking thru the forum and found where someone had put a bluetooth in the sun glass compartment in the top console. For the life of me I can't find it again. Has someone run across this or point me in the right direction. CA law went into effect of having the bluetooth handsfree devices to use the cell phone. I don't believe in talking on the phone while driving but sometimes you just have to. The help would be much appreciated.

Janster · 07-07-2008, 05:11 AM

Never heard of that mod....but here's another thread to check out.

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=138931

You can also get GPS's and stereo head units that'll do it. Although...the GPS's are FM transmission which tends to lack in quality/reception.

I have a GPS that can do it....and if I could find a clean/clear FM station - it'd probably work better.

Apparently, blue tooth is available on the 2009 tacomas. I wonder if that's integrated with the head unit? and if it would fit to replace the older units?
*probably cost too much anyway*

Mingy · 07-07-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nascarjc

Hello TW,
The other night I was looking thru the forum and found where someone had put a bluetooth in the sun glass compartment in the top console. For the life of me I can't find it again.

What I did was I got a Motorola Bluetooth handsfree which usually clips to the visor. I don't like anything in my field of view, especially anything which moves or has a flashing blue lite, like this things has (why people do this I'll never understand). No visual dsistractions = 32 years accident free driving.

I removed the visor clip and epoxied a rare earth magnet to the handsfree. Then I cut a piece of steel about 2x3/4 and glued this into the sunglass compartment (under the foam). Now the Bluetooth is out of my line of sight.

Then I took an USB lighter charger and pulled out the PC board. I wired the board (about 1x1 inch) directly into the console power supply, and cut and threaded the USB wire through a small hole I drilled in the sunglass compartment. That keeps the Bluetooth permanently charged.

nascarjc · 07-07-2008, 11:38 AM

Thank you for both suggestions. I might have to look into it, but there is a thread here in this forum that I saw. If I do find it also, I will post it for you in case you are interested in it. Mingy, great driving record.

Mingy · 07-07-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by nascarjc

Thank you for both suggestions. I might have to look into it, but there is a thread here in this forum that I saw. If I do find it also, I will post it for you in case you are interested in it. Mingy, great driving record.

I figure I'm due!

nascarjc · 07-07-2008, 03:13 PM

Don't think that way, think you have paid your dues long time ago.

Johnson8537 · 07-07-2008, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nascarjc

Hello TW,
The other night I was looking thru the forum and found where someone had put a bluetooth in the sun glass compartment in the top console. For the life of me I can't find it again. Has someone run across this or point me in the right direction. CA law went into effect of having the bluetooth handsfree devices to use the cell phone. I don't believe in talking on the phone while driving but sometimes you just have to. The help would be much appreciated.

Check this out for a cheap alternative...
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/aud...oth-light.html

I have a Pioneer DEH P700BT Headunit which gives you hands free bluetooth over the car audio system. I LOVE IT!!

Finch Taco · 07-07-2008, 04:59 PM

http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...&parts_id=1348

This is probably what you're looking for, installation instructions are here: http://www.trdsparks.com/install/bluetoothinstalls.htm

Also, bluetooth is on the '09 Tacoma with the JBL option.

05dcabpatsfan · 07-09-2008, 08:36 PM

Ebay $305 heres the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TACOM...spagenameZWD1V

Asgard · 07-10-2008, 07:37 AM

I ordered mine last week, haven't got it yet but at $248.71 these people seem to have the best deal : http://www.toyotapartsoutlet.com/PD-....aspx?MakeID=1

Asgard · 08-06-2008, 11:03 AM

I got mine installed yesterday (professionally) here are some pics attached :

bhester · 09-22-2008, 07:39 PM

Asgard I read your post about your new blue tooth in the sun glass box. How do you like it? Is it easy to hear and can the other person hear you good?

Asgard · 09-22-2008, 07:49 PM

Quality is excellent, I have no problem with hearing the other person or the other person hearing me. No dropped calls or anything, the only very minor problem I have is the display lighting is white I wish it was amber to match my other display lights also it does not dim when I turn on my headlights. Thats about it no other complaints.

uuc328 · 09-29-2008, 09:00 AM

great thread! just what i was looking for.

uuc328 · 09-29-2008, 01:00 PM

any one know if the kit asgard installed will auto mute the stereo when a call is incoming?

USMCBulldog · 09-29-2008, 02:06 PM

Great looking install - but I'm not sure that I want to sacrafice my sunglasses storage for it. I plan on getting the Kenwood DNX5120 that "should" handle the bluetooth deal for use with my Palm Centro.

Asgard · 09-29-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by uuc328

any one know if the kit asgard installed will auto mute the stereo when a call is incoming?

No, it doesn't auto mute. You just have three wires to connect : ignition, 12v and ground.

uuc328 · 09-29-2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asgard

No, it doesn't auto mute. You just have three wires to connect : ignition, 12v and ground.

i suppose i can live with that. cant wait to get my wireless all wired up

uuc328 · 10-01-2008, 08:12 AM

decided to go with the Garmin nuvi 760 instead. its only about $80 more and you get GPS navigation too.
will post up the install details this weekend

07-07-2008, 03:56 AM	#1
nascarjc Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1819 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 17	Cell Phone Bluetooth Mod Hello TW, The other night I was looking thru the forum and found where someone had put a bluetooth in the sun glass compartment in the top console. For the life of me I can't find it again. Has someone run across this or point me in the right direction. CA law went into effect of having the bluetooth handsfree devices to use the cell phone. I don't believe in talking on the phone while driving but sometimes you just have to. The help would be much appreciated. __________________ 07 Tacoma DBL Cab SB V-6 Prerunner White SR5, A/T, tow package, OEM Fog Lights OEM DRL mod

07-07-2008, 05:11 AM	#2
Janster Pre Senior Citizen Joined: Mar 2007, #1138 Location: Lancaster, PA Age: 41 Gender: Female Posts: 2,704 2007 4.0L 4x4 TRD Sport Access Cab A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Advantage Torza top (tri-fold), Husky floor mats, RuffTuff seat covers, C2C hood struts, Homelink mirror, Ipod2car (80gig Classic/4gig nano), Garmin Nuvi 660, Protecta Bed mat, Pop-n-lock, TSB Springs, Scangauge II, Heated drivers seat, Fumoto drain valve, Aries pushbar, PIAA 540 fog lights, Hood scoop grahics, Flowmaster 50 series dual catback exhaust.	Never heard of that mod....but here's another thread to check out. http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=138931 You can also get GPS's and stereo head units that'll do it. Although...the GPS's are FM transmission which tends to lack in quality/reception. I have a GPS that can do it....and if I could find a clean/clear FM station - it'd probably work better. Apparently, blue tooth is available on the 2009 tacomas. I wonder if that's integrated with the head unit? and if it would fit to replace the older units? probably cost too much anyway __________________ Our Homepage http://www.lieblweb.com/ My truck photo gallery http://www.lieblweb.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=16

07-07-2008, 11:38 AM	#4
nascarjc Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1819 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 17	Thank you for both suggestions. I might have to look into it, but there is a thread here in this forum that I saw. If I do find it also, I will post it for you in case you are interested in it. Mingy, great driving record. __________________ 07 Tacoma DBL Cab SB V-6 Prerunner White SR5, A/T, tow package, OEM Fog Lights OEM DRL mod

07-07-2008, 03:13 PM	#6
nascarjc Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1819 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 17	Don't think that way, think you have paid your dues long time ago. __________________ 07 Tacoma DBL Cab SB V-6 Prerunner White SR5, A/T, tow package, OEM Fog Lights OEM DRL mod

09-22-2008, 07:39 PM	#12
bhester Junior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9404 Location: Hopkinsville, KY Posts: 1 08 Double Cab Tacoma Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic	How do you like it! Asgard I read your post about your new blue tooth in the sun glass box. How do you like it? Is it easy to hear and can the other person hear you good?

07-07-2008, 04:59 PM	#8
Finch Taco Junior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5373 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 9 09 MGM PreRunner DC LB TRD Sport/JBL 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6	http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...&parts_id=1348 This is probably what you're looking for, installation instructions are here: http://www.trdsparks.com/install/bluetoothinstalls.htm Also, bluetooth is on the '09 Tacoma with the JBL option.

07-09-2008, 08:36 PM	#9
05dcabpatsfan Junior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7831 Location: mass. Age: 45 Posts: 1 05 SR5 morped to TRD Sport 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 hood, grille(s), intake, headlight mod silver to match, aftermarket tail lights, fog light mod w/yellow bulbs, NAV, OEM rear spoiler, bed lights w/remote, 275/60 17 indy 500's, remote start, add a leafs, TRD suspension,oem running boards, roof racks	Ebay $305 heres the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TACOM...spagenameZWD1V

07-10-2008, 07:37 AM	#10
Asgard Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6078 Location: Jamaica, W.I. Posts: 74 06 PreRunner SR5 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6	I ordered mine last week, haven't got it yet but at $248.71 these people seem to have the best deal : http://www.toyotapartsoutlet.com/PD-....aspx?MakeID=1

09-22-2008, 07:49 PM	#13
Asgard Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6078 Location: Jamaica, W.I. Posts: 74 06 PreRunner SR5 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6	Quality is excellent, I have no problem with hearing the other person or the other person hearing me. No dropped calls or anything, the only very minor problem I have is the display lighting is white I wish it was amber to match my other display lights also it does not dim when I turn on my headlights. Thats about it no other complaints.

09-29-2008, 09:00 AM	#14
uuc328 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9129 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 102 2008 PreRunner TRD Sport DC 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6	great thread! just what i was looking for.

09-29-2008, 01:00 PM	#15
uuc328 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9129 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 102 2008 PreRunner TRD Sport DC 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6	any one know if the kit asgard installed will auto mute the stereo when a call is incoming?

09-29-2008, 02:06 PM	#16
USMCBulldog Lift It - Fat Chicks Can't Jump Joined: Aug 2008, #8829 Location: Waldorf, MD Gender: Dude Posts: 1,024 TRD Sport 4X4 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 liter DOHC V6 3" Tuff Country Lift, Halo Projectors Headlights, QuickLift Hood Struts, TRD Neoprene Front Seat Covers, Window Tint (30%), Racing Pedals, Mudflap Delete... using Mobile1 Fully Synthetic Oil and Mobil1 Oil Filter.	Great looking install - but I'm not sure that I want to sacrafice my sunglasses storage for it. I plan on getting the Kenwood DNX5120 that "should" handle the bluetooth deal for use with my Palm Centro. __________________ Don SEMPER FIDELIS "Either we all get out, or we all go down with hot muzzles and empty mags. NO Exceptions." Service: Sergeant, USMC, 1998-2002 Deployments: Mediterranean Region (June 1999-Dec 1999), Iraq (May 2005 to Sept 2005), 32 total countries. Truck Mods: 3" Tuff Country Suspension Lift, Halo Projectors Headlights, QuickLift Hood Struts, TRD Neoprene Front Seat Covers, Window Tint (30%), Racing Pedals.

10-01-2008, 08:12 AM	#19
uuc328 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9129 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 102 2008 PreRunner TRD Sport DC 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6	decided to go with the Garmin nuvi 760 instead. its only about $80 more and you get GPS navigation too. will post up the install details this weekend

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