S40 V40 Cars: - External Mic Installation & Placement

leowyatt · Feb 17th, 2012, 17:16

Think I have finally decided on my stereo so wondered what people had done about external microphones and where they put them.

mikealder · Feb 17th, 2012, 17:49

Run the cable for the mic up the "A" pillar on the drivers side of the car, the cable can be easily hidden under the trim panel, take care removing the trim though as there might be an airbag under it - There was on my wife's V40 MY2001 when I installed a handsfree kit last year! - Mike

leowyatt · Feb 17th, 2012, 22:48

Was it an easy job? Where did you place the mic in the end?

GaryS40 · Feb 18th, 2012, 12:54

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Originally Posted by leowyatt

Think I have finally decided on my stereo so wondered what people had done about external microphones and where they put them.

I had a blank pushbutton on the centre section of the dash, where the DSA usually goes.

I drilled a hole on the blank, fed the cable through from the front and pushed the mic into place.

Looks OEM and works really well.

Here is a photo I took when it was installed.

Sorry it is a bit shakey!

Gary

leowyatt · Feb 18th, 2012, 14:11

Ah I have the same blank button so will do the same then be much easier to put there. Cheers mate

pringle_addict · Feb 18th, 2012, 16:56

Sorry, being dim here, but why do you need a mic for the stereo?

stevo48 · Feb 18th, 2012, 17:03

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Originally Posted by pringle_addict

Sorry, being dim here, but why do you need a mic for the stereo?

Hands free phone mike.

GaryS40 · Feb 18th, 2012, 17:12

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Originally Posted by leowyatt

Ah I have the same blank button so will do the same then be much easier to put there. Cheers mate

No problem at all.

Make it a tight fit and there will be no chance of any rattle, or it falling out again.

I have attached a better photo of the completed job.

Gary

leowyatt · Feb 18th, 2012, 18:12

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Originally Posted by GaryS40

No problem at all.

Make it a tight fit and there will be no chance of any rattle, or it falling out again.

I have attached a better photo of the completed job.

Gary

Cheers Gary. Will make sure it is a tight fit

gsxf1100 · Feb 18th, 2012, 18:15

i just installed a similar radio unit in my v40.
i prefer the external micro instead the one in the unit.
i placed mine on top of the steering wheel column.
tryd it while driving with open window and works perfect.
used some black douple sided tape for it.

Feb 17th, 2012, 17:16	#1
leowyatt Senior Member Last Online: Nov 25th, 2016 15:31 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St Helens	External Mic Installation & Placement Think I have finally decided on my stereo so wondered what people had done about external microphones and where they put them.

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pringle_addict Senior Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: St Ives, Cambs View Photos By: pringle_addict	Sorry, being dim here, but why do you need a mic for the stereo? __________________ Steve, Cambs. '02 V40 1.8S - traded in '10 V50 2.0D R-Design

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mikealder VOC Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blackpool UK	Run the cable for the mic up the "A" pillar on the drivers side of the car, the cable can be easily hidden under the trim panel, take care removing the trim though as there might be an airbag under it - There was on my wife's V40 MY2001 when I installed a handsfree kit last year! - Mike

Feb 17th, 2012, 22:48	#3
leowyatt Senior Member Last Online: Nov 25th, 2016 15:31 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St Helens	Was it an easy job? Where did you place the mic in the end?

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leowyatt Senior Member Last Online: Nov 25th, 2016 15:31 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St Helens	Ah I have the same blank button so will do the same then be much easier to put there. Cheers mate

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gsxf1100 Back to Volvos again Last Online: Jan 18th, 2023 05:05 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: guess, maybe next to you soon	i just installed a similar radio unit in my v40. i prefer the external micro instead the one in the unit. i placed mine on top of the steering wheel column. tryd it while driving with open window and works perfect. used some black douple sided tape for it.

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