2011 3008 add USB or Bluetooth?

[tomjyoutwit]

Afternoon all,

Family member has a basic spec 3008 and the little barrel plug under the arm rear only has a 3.5mm AUX.

If I bought the barrel with a USB as well I presume it would work once programmed with Lexia?

My follow up question is how difficult would Bluetooth be to add to the RD4?

Thanks

[GiveMeABreak]

You can't add Bluetooth to the RD4 without installing the hands free kit that was sold as an option at order and integrates via the network or by purchasing an aftermarket solution.

The USB / 3.5 jack were supplied based on the original equipment fitted, so purchasing a barrel with USB won't do anything without the actual USB cable behind it and the connection to the Head Unit. I believe the RD4 was available in 2 'levels' depending on options and equipment specified. You may also require an updated multi function screen.

It also depends if you are referring to Bluetooth for phone calls or audio streaming, but there is neither of these options by default on the basic RD4 without the USB connection box system / hands free kit.

[tomjyoutwit]

So essentially everything is awkward!

Just Bluetooth for audio would be good- not sure how much effort I want to put into this! Even just retrofitting usb sounds painful

[GiveMeABreak]

What about this Tom: It seems to do Bluetooth calls, streaming, and plays MP3s from flash cards etc. and has a built in microphone, so no messy wires and cables.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/FirstE-Bluetoo ... ast_sto_dp

Got to be worth a punt at £13.79! There are 17k reviews on Amazon with a 4.5 star rating.