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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by vettpapaw
You think that unit will fit in my 98 auto cigarette lighter
Mine's a manual so I'm not sure but I would think so. You can't close the cover to the ashtray/lighter with the unit plugged in though.
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Old Sep 5, 2019 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Naptown
I unplug it unless I'm just running into a store or something else quick. That's the only negative thing I have found about this device. I would like to research what it would take to make that 12v outlet 'switched' ignition power instead of always hot.
Mine powers down after a while when you turn the car off. (different model but very similar)
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Old Sep 6, 2019 | 02:17 PM
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Several C5-specific options available from Discount Car Stereo - I installed theC5HD-HF in mine but I have the remote 12-disc changer that is required for that particular item. https://www.discountcarstereo.com/?t...&including=all

I started out with the bluetooth to FM cigarette lighter plug gizmo from Amazon - and while it did work, the audio quality was ridiculously poor. With the C5CD-HF, I get amazing audio from Pandora, etc. Well worth the expense.
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Old Sep 8, 2019 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Tippmar
Several C5-specific options available from Discount Car Stereo - I installed theC5HD-HF in mine but I have the remote 12-disc changer that is required for that particular item. https://www.discountcarstereo.com/?t...&including=all

I started out with the bluetooth to FM cigarette lighter plug gizmo from Amazon - and while it did work, the audio quality was ridiculously poor. With the C5CD-HF, I get amazing audio from Pandora, etc. Well worth the expense.
where did you put the dime-sized mic/button? and how good is the call quality?
thanks in advance!
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Old Sep 9, 2019 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by TGstring
where did you put the dime-sized mic/button? and how good is the call quality?
thanks in advance!
The dime-size button is really more like a quarter-sized button. I ended up mounting it between the center console lid and the active handling switch - I chose that because it's easy to access the button while driving and I could route the wire there without a lot of gymnastics and of course didn't have to drill any holes.

Audio quality on calls with the microphone is really not usable when you're driving - but I'm in an '03 Vert which is a little louder than a coupe I think.
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