Parrot CK 3000 Evolution Bluetooth install

neilm · 11-25-2005, 03:49 PM

Today, I installed the Parrot CK 3000 Evolution Bluetooth hands free kit into my 2001 S4 Avant. It turned out to be a very easy install, as it is completely plug and play with no need to tap power, ground or any wires. The kit is designed with a harness that lets you pull the power and speaker plugs from the radio and plug the new harness into the radio. The harness includes female plugs for the original radio plugs, which supply power and speaker connections. Along with the new harness, the kit includes the Bluetooth control box, microphone and a keypad. The kit should work with any non Bose Symphony I or II head unit. Bose head units would need to use another Parrot kit which included a separate speaker.

The install started with pulling the radio. I set the radio on the passenger seat and plugged in the new harness and connected it to the control box. After plugging in the microphone and keypad, I was able to test everything before the final install.

Next I pulled the overhead console and removed the OEM microphone and replaced it with the one from the kit. I ran the microphone wire across the top of the windshield, down the A-pillar and back behind the dash to where the control module with sit.

I decided the mount the keypad right above the emergency flasher triangle. Using a dremel, I cut a small notch into the trim surround just large enough to run the control wire. Double sided sticky tape is used to hold the keypad in place.

After bundling up all the excess wire from the new harness with zip ties, it was time to push the radio back in place. There is enough room for the control box below where the radio finally sits.

I paired my Motorola MPX 220 with the kit and so far, I am very satisfied. The radio automatically mutes when a call is received or initiated. The voice recognition works flawlessly even with road noise in the background. The voice recognition also lets you answer or terminate calls. Clarity of the call on the other end is reported to be almost as good as the handset, as you are able to switch between the hands free and private modes.

I saw the full range of the Parrot kits this year at SEMA and many of them seem well suited to the Audi market.

http://parrot.biz/

senseigmg · 11-27-2005, 08:53 AM

neilm · 11-27-2005, 10:15 AM

dougie · 11-28-2005, 09:24 AM

neilm · 11-28-2005, 06:33 PM

TeddyBGame · 11-29-2005, 02:24 PM

head unit.....not bloody likely!!!

BEM-S4 · 11-30-2005, 06:55 AM

Installed bluetooth in B5 S4 Bose, really easy. Made much easier with help from TeddyBGame, Ed P and Steve from blacks4.com. I purchased the same Parrot CK 3000, but got it from:

http://www.caughtbluehanded.com/

The kit they send consists of the Parrot CK 3000 that has been wired to a DB25 connector. I plugged that into the DB25 in my trunk behind the CD changer.

Instead of pulling the stereo and making connections back there, everything is taken care of in the trunk. I mounted the Parrot under the CD changer.

In terms of the three button keypad, the kit comes with a keypad that has a RJ45 plug on it. You can either plug directly into the RJ45 in the armrest, or instead:

- Remove cupholder. Underneath you will find that the Rj45 in the armrest is plugged in there.
- Unplug armrest cable. Insert Y-jack. Plug armrest into one side and keypad into other. If you don't want the armrest RJ45 functional you can skip the Y-jack.
- You can then run the wire from the keypad anywhere you want and button the whole mess back up. I opted to Dremel out a small hole in the front of the cupholder to accomodate the wire and mount the keypad right there.

All-in the whole job took 15 minutes. I opted to keep the Audi mic in for now, which seems to work great, but can swap the Parrot one in if I want.

neilm · 12-06-2005, 12:14 PM

Very nicely done. If I had used that kit, I would have hid the keypad in the arm rest.

Bruno_S4 · 02-15-2006, 07:50 PM

Tifosi · 02-15-2006, 08:51 PM

11-25-2005, 03:49 PM	#1
neilm Guest Account #: 3 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,211	Parrot CK 3000 Evolution Bluetooth install Today, I installed the Parrot CK 3000 Evolution Bluetooth hands free kit into my 2001 S4 Avant. It turned out to be a very easy install, as it is completely plug and play with no need to tap power, ground or any wires. The kit is designed with a harness that lets you pull the power and speaker plugs from the radio and plug the new harness into the radio. The harness includes female plugs for the original radio plugs, which supply power and speaker connections. Along with the new harness, the kit includes the Bluetooth control box, microphone and a keypad. The kit should work with any non Bose Symphony I or II head unit. Bose head units would need to use another Parrot kit which included a separate speaker. The install started with pulling the radio. I set the radio on the passenger seat and plugged in the new harness and connected it to the control box. After plugging in the microphone and keypad, I was able to test everything before the final install. Next I pulled the overhead console and removed the OEM microphone and replaced it with the one from the kit. I ran the microphone wire across the top of the windshield, down the A-pillar and back behind the dash to where the control module with sit. I decided the mount the keypad right above the emergency flasher triangle. Using a dremel, I cut a small notch into the trim surround just large enough to run the control wire. Double sided sticky tape is used to hold the keypad in place. After bundling up all the excess wire from the new harness with zip ties, it was time to push the radio back in place. There is enough room for the control box below where the radio finally sits. I paired my Motorola MPX 220 with the kit and so far, I am very satisfied. The radio automatically mutes when a call is received or initiated. The voice recognition works flawlessly even with road noise in the background. The voice recognition also lets you answer or terminate calls. Clarity of the call on the other end is reported to be almost as good as the handset, as you are able to switch between the hands free and private modes. I saw the full range of the Parrot kits this year at SEMA and many of them seem well suited to the Audi market. http://parrot.biz/

11-27-2005, 08:53 AM	#2
senseigmg New Member Account #: 93315 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 204	What happens when you want to continue the call and get out of the car? __________________ 2001 Ming Blue A6 2.7T: Sport, 6speed <br/> create your own visited country map or write about it on the open travel guide <br/>

11-27-2005, 10:15 AM	#3
neilm Guest Account #: 3 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,211	A single press of the green button switches between the hands free and private (handset) modes

11-28-2005, 09:24 AM	#4
dougie AudiWorld Super User Account #: 810 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 6,423	awesome. whats the little unit mounted under your vents? __________________ 2001 225 TTCQ Mods? Yup.

11-28-2005, 06:33 PM	#5
neilm Guest Account #: 3 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,211	three button keypad with volume

11-29-2005, 02:24 PM	#6
TeddyBGame AudiWorld Super User Account #: 32631 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,784	yes...easy to do in a B5 A4/S4...but there is no way all that stuff would fit behind a C5 A6/allroad head unit.....not bloody likely!!! __________________ TeddyBGame - C5 Avant - "the Beast" (Ha!!) - 2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring (Nav, Sirius, Bluetooth, Xenon, TPMS, ParkSense, DVD Changer - basically loaded) - 2003 Vespa ET2 (modified exhaust and carb -- so I can max out at 45MPH) - John Deere Gator (4x2) for the boy As of November 2006: Accessory Add-ons: (Definition: An item that provides a specific function - in a cyclical nature - and can be removed very..very easily.) 1) OEM winter floor mats 2) OEM rubber trunk mat and cargo net 3) VW Touareg cigarette lighter flashlight 4) Thule roof bars with Evolution 1200 roof box Upgrades: (Definition: A [bolt-on/bolt-off] item that enhances the appearance, performance or misc function of your car.) 1) OEM front/rear Euro black Recaro Seats (from a Euro 2003 S6 Avant) http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/618112.phtml 2) OEM HID/Xenon (complete) housings (car never came with the Xenon option from the factory) 3) OEM Euro front/rear (avant) beam-style wiper blades/arms (available via www.vagparts.com) 4) OEM B6 S4 Interior auto-dimming black mirror with compass and on/off button 5) OEM Euro blindspot exterior mirrors 6) OEM S6/4.2 exterior lower door trim 7) OEM S4/S6/S8 aluminum mirror housings 8) OEM Euro rear license plate panel from 2002+ facelift avant (slight MODification to US plate required) 9) ? 10) OEM Euro RNS-E DVD Navigation system with MP3, SAT control and TV input 11) Dietz 1417 A/V input to RNS-E 12) Blaupunkt ME3 DVD/CD/MP3/TV Tuner with aftermarket amplified TV antenna in windshield 13) OEM Sirius tuner (special version to work with RNS-E) 14) OEM Phatnoise Phatbox MP3 player (trunk mounted) with custom interface cable to allow Sirius tuner and Phatbox to work together -- cool!! 15) ? 16) BBS RC 17x8 ET35 with Michelin Pilot Sports (summer tires) 17) 2002+ Rear bumper with valance openings for Magnaflow 3" exhaust tips 18) OEM submarine fin roof antenna for SAT / GPS / Cellphone (GSM) 19) OEM Euro gunmetal black avant roof rails 20) 2002+ Climate control faceplate to match faceplate color of RNS-E 21) Walnut wood trim near hazard button (above RNS-E) to match rest of interior wood scheme 22) OEM Euro Avant door panels with integrated sunshades (imported from Germany to match the black leather in my Euro Recaro interior) 23) OEM Euro blacked out front grille (no chrome perimeter) 24) OEM gunmetal black lower rear hatch strip (specific part# for avant vs. sedan) 25) OEM RS6 gunmetal black interior door latches; no need to add any RS6 badges in my car (Thanks Nelson!!!) 26) OEM Euro four spoke walnut wood and black leather (special order via Audi GmbH) multi-function wheel with tip buttons and OEM phone (BT) control 27) Upgraded "618" MF/Tip control module Coming soon: - rear mounted removable 7" LCD panel MODifications: (Definition: Any permenant change to a part or component of your car that you cannot reverse) 1) Tray under armrest to add aux. cigarette lighter 2) OEM avant CD changer bracket MODified (to fit two large CD changers etc) - now I just use it for Phatbox, OEM SAT tuner and OEM BT module. 3) Exhaust tips MODified to add Magna Flow (#35163) 3" dual walled tip 4) Factory wiring behind Sym I to simplify installation/removal of RNS-E 5) MODified glovebox to support fitment of Blaupunkt ME3 (a biatch to install!!) 6) MODified headlight switch bezel for fitment of GALA switch for "video-in-motion" for playing Blaupunkt ME3 through RNSE 7) MODified stock exhaust and had magnaflow 3" tips welded on (see above) 8) MODified rear Euro license plate surround to house 2nd rear foglight (2001 model only came with one from the factory); US license plate needed to be MODified a bit to fit inside the narrow Euro opening. RNS-E for C5 A6/S6/allroad/RS6 - your quest starts here - (regularly updated) <a href="http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/607331.phtml">OEM submarine fin installed on

11-30-2005, 06:55 AM	#7
BEM-S4 New Member Account #: 100400 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 52	Similar setup, simpler but more expensive install Installed bluetooth in B5 S4 Bose, really easy. Made much easier with help from TeddyBGame, Ed P and Steve from blacks4.com. I purchased the same Parrot CK 3000, but got it from: http://www.caughtbluehanded.com/ The kit they send consists of the Parrot CK 3000 that has been wired to a DB25 connector. I plugged that into the DB25 in my trunk behind the CD changer. Instead of pulling the stereo and making connections back there, everything is taken care of in the trunk. I mounted the Parrot under the CD changer. In terms of the three button keypad, the kit comes with a keypad that has a RJ45 plug on it. You can either plug directly into the RJ45 in the armrest, or instead: - Remove cupholder. Underneath you will find that the Rj45 in the armrest is plugged in there. - Unplug armrest cable. Insert Y-jack. Plug armrest into one side and keypad into other. If you don't want the armrest RJ45 functional you can skip the Y-jack. - You can then run the wire from the keypad anywhere you want and button the whole mess back up. I opted to Dremel out a small hole in the front of the cupholder to accomodate the wire and mount the keypad right there. All-in the whole job took 15 minutes. I opted to keep the Audi mic in for now, which seems to work great, but can swap the Parrot one in if I want.

12-06-2005, 12:14 PM	#8
neilm Guest Account #: 3 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 11,211	I saw that caughtbluehanded.com Parrot kit. Very nicely done. If I had used that kit, I would have hid the keypad in the arm rest.

02-15-2006, 07:50 PM	#9
Bruno_S4 Senior Member Account #: 26266 Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,143	Jeez, $219 and then you still need the Parrot? Is that right? __________________ Yea, though I drive in the Valley of the Shadow of the V8, I shall fear no V8 for the V6 twin turbo is with me. Thou shall prepare boost at my call against the V8 that troubles me. Thou annointest my V6 with Motul Oil and Shell 91, and my psi shall runneth over. Thy loving smoothness and torqueness shall follow me all the days of my driving and I will dwell in the house of the V6 Bi-Turbo forever.

02-15-2006, 08:51 PM	#10
Tifosi AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 10633 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 1,739	According to their website, $219 includes the Parrot kit. Group buy anyone??

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