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I think there are a handful of threads on this exact topic but this is one of my first upgrades to my LC and I wanted to try doing a post about it. I couldn't seem to get my iPhone 11 with the latest iOS to work with the handsfree interface, so the BT45 was perfect.
I also wanted to give my phone a nice spot to live where I can easily see while driving without getting in the way. I went with the mount from proclip listed below. I'm really impressed with it and it keeps my phone glued to its spot. Yes, it blocks the vent a little but I don't mind because I love the placement.
Project: Install the USA Spec BT45 TOY Bluetooth adapter for music and phone.
EDIT (12/30/20): Just adjusted the overview steps and changed the process for attaching the mic.
Time: ~1.5hrs
- It took me around 2.5 hours because I was figuring stuff out. I originally thought I would send the mic wire down the driver side, but I ended up changing late to go down the passenger side.
Parts:
Tools:
Trim Removal Tools - $5.99 on Prime
10mm Nut Driver - $10 at Ace Hardware
Philips Screwdriver
Notes:
Overview
Now, more more detailed steps and photos!
The final product:
I also wanted to give my phone a nice spot to live where I can easily see while driving without getting in the way. I went with the mount from proclip listed below. I'm really impressed with it and it keeps my phone glued to its spot. Yes, it blocks the vent a little but I don't mind because I love the placement.
Project: Install the USA Spec BT45 TOY Bluetooth adapter for music and phone.
EDIT (12/30/20): Just adjusted the overview steps and changed the process for attaching the mic.
Time: ~1.5hrs
- It took me around 2.5 hours because I was figuring stuff out. I originally thought I would send the mic wire down the driver side, but I ended up changing late to go down the passenger side.
Parts:
- USA Spec BT45 TOY- $152.83 on Prime
- Includes harness to hook into the back of your radio and a mic for the phone
- USA Spec site's product page for more info. Costs $100 more for the same product on there.
- USB Extension Cable 9 feet
- Probably don't need 9 feet, but its what I had, I think. I had it laying around.
- iPhone usb charging cable
- Proclip Center Mount - $29.99
- Scosche MagicMount XL- $24.99
- Proclip makes clips for mounts and then you select which mount you want to pair with it. I have an iPhone 11 Pro, and this is what was recommended to me on their site.
- The MagicMount comes with a magnet you can put on your phone or in your case like I did.
- You can replace the silver edge with a black one. I changed it to the black one so its less eye catching when not in use.
- If you are going to use the ProClip + MagicMount, the MagicMount uses supplied 3M tape to attach to the mount and needs time to properly set. I attached this to the mount first to let it set. I probably let it set for ~3 hrs and it doesn't budge. They give you an alcohol prep pad to clean the mount too.
- Black wire wraps - Currently unavailable, but amazon has tons of these types of products for cheap. I think mine were $9.
Tools:
Trim Removal Tools - $5.99 on Prime
10mm Nut Driver - $10 at Ace Hardware
Philips Screwdriver
Notes:
- Brady Adventures video is great on how to remove the trim around the nav!
- For my 2006 Nav LC, I went with the SAT DIP setting (ON, ON, ON, OFF) and it shows Song, Artist, and shows a little bit of the Album. I've only used it for Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
- If you're going with the pro clip mount I put the magnet inside my iPhone's case at the bottom so the phone can sit higher on the mount.
Overview
- Pop off side vents
- Remove radio and attach harness
- Test unit and DIP settings
- Route harness to behind the glovebox area
- Route USB extension cable to glovebox area
- Set DIP setting and place BT45 behind glove box, attach supplied harness and usb cable.
Tape mic inside of overhead console
Use the screw from the factory mic to fasten the mic- Run mic wire along headliner, down passenger a-pillar, down alongside dash, and then into glove box. Attach to BT45
- Put everything back together and attach pro clip.
Now, more more detailed steps and photos!
The final product:
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