Adding Bluetooth to Factory Stereo?

[scent of a mule]

Has anyone found a way to add bluetooth to the factory stereo? I want to keep the head unit in my 97 but the only thing I want is bluetooth. Prefer to keep my dash as stock as possible and every DIN unit I look at looks out of place to me. Everything has bluetooth in it these days, I figured someone smarter than me has figured out how to add it to the factory unit.

Really don't want to revert back to my youth with this.....

 

[b16]

I'm using ^^ currently and it works pretty great! Picked it up at the local VatoZone for like $8. Sound quality is actually pretty good for the s***ty stock stereo.

 

[bloc]

Same here. I wired an aux input into the factory stereo in my 97LX replacing the tape deck, and basically couldn't get rid of ground noise and other problems.

The tape adapter hasn't been removed in about a year.

 

[b16]

And for you poor iPhone 7 owners like myself, get one of these and leave it in the truck:
Amazon.com: 2 in 1 Lightning iPhone 7 Adapter , ATOOL Lightning to 3.5mm and Charger , Lightning Audio Adapter Earphone Jack Cable for iPhone 7 / 7 Plus [Black] - No Music Control and Calling Function: Computers & Accessories

 

[OJ95]

I am using the Ion Bluetooth cassette adapter and it has built in mic
It runs about $20 on Amazon

Cassette Adapter Bluetooth - Bluetooth Music Receiver for Cassette Decks - ION Audio - Dedicated to Delivering Sound Experiences

 

[sleepycruiser]

I used one of these in my Outback. Wired this into the radio wiring on the back and then hooked up a car Bluetooth receiver and it worked fine. The modulator has a switch so that you can turn on and off.

Audiovox FM100A FM Modulator with IST2 Isolation Transformer (Grey) (Discontinued by Manufacturer) Amazon.com: Audiovox FM100A FM Modulator with IST2 Isolation Transformer (Grey) (Discontinued by Manufacturer): Electronics

iClever Himbox HB01 Bluetooth 4.0 Hands-Free Car Kit with 3.5mm Aux Jack, Multi-Point Access, Siri / Voice Activation, Dual USB Charger & Magnetic Base, Updated Aluminum Ring - Black Amazon.com: iClever Himbox HB01 Bluetooth 4.0 Hands-Free Car Kit with 3.5mm Aux Jack, Multi-Point Access, Siri / Voice Activation, Dual USB Charger & Magnetic Base, Updated Aluminum Ring - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[HardyDanger]

Bluetooth stereo. Solved.

MINI JAMBOX

 

[b16]

I am using the Ion Bluetooth cassette adapter and it has built in mic
It runs about $20 on Amazon

Cassette Adapter Bluetooth - Bluetooth Music Receiver for Cassette Decks - ION Audio - Dedicated to Delivering Sound Experiences

Of course this exists... However, I'm a bit disappointed that the deck turning it while playing doesn't charge it automatically.

 

[LifeOverland]

I picked up one of these for our work boat. It's been working well.

Amazon.com: Bluetooth FM Transmitter,LDesign Wireless In-Car FM Adapter Car Kit with USB Car Charging for iPhone, Samsung, LG, HTC, Nexus, Motorola, Sony Android Smartphone - Gold: Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[b16]

I've never had good luck with the FM transmitters. Maybe because of all the radio stations here, but often as I would drive I would have to change stations on the transmitter and my stereo to get signal from it as it was often being overridden by real FM channels. I don't think you can beat the sound quality of the tape adapter.

 

[80FZJ]

I looked around and bite the bullet with Sirius Satellite Radio. I got the basic $13/mon. It work anywhere as long as the antenna can see the sky. Love it so far. No commercial.