Echo On Bluetooth

[Mike O.]

I have just bought a 2013 ex-demo C5 2.0 HDi Exclusive Tourer with eMyWay, Bluetooth etc.

Has anyone managed to get rid of the terrible echo the person on the other end hears?

It happens every time I talk on the iPhone 5 connected via car Bluetooth.

Also, where is the microphone?

 

Any help will be most welcome.

 

Mike O. 

[paul.h]

There was a recent post on fitting a microphone to a mark 3 C5 and it was in the light fitting above the windscreen.

http://www.citroen-owners-club.co.uk/citroen/topic/20982-c5-fitting-a-bluetooth-mic/

[Mike O.]

Thanks Paul,

 

What I meant was, that the mic is already there somewhere, I just don't know where it is.

BTW, I don't think the mic is the problem.

The person talking to me hears his/her own voice with a significant delay, which makes conversation difficult.

I can hear them very well, they can hear me very well, but this echo of their own voice makes it difficult for them.

I am sure some of the members must have struck this problem and found a solution...Fingers crossed!

 

Mike O.

[paul.h]

The original micro phone is in the light fitting above the windscreen, in the linked post it was so the OP could fit one there.

[Parkesie]

Have you tried it with a phone other than the i phone?

[Mike O.]

Not yet, but if the dealer installing a towbar tomorrow doesn't fix it I will.

[Parkesie]

Ive had a stereo that just didnt like my phone took updating the software in the stereo and on the phone to sort it out.worked fine with other phones.

[Mike O.]

My iPhone 5 works fine with my ancient BlueAnt ST3.

We will soon see, or rather hear, if the software update promised by the dealer fixes the problem.

[Mike O.]

Problem over. The dealer has fixed it. No more echo on Bluetooth.. Car Bluetooth software update did the trick.

[Ed67]

Hi Mike,

 

Did the dealer update the bluetooth software on your car's radio system? Was it a matter of insert software CD, push some buttons and done? How much did it cost you? 

 

When my phone is connected in my car (2009 C5 with MyWay), it won't let me in the address book anymore; the option is grayed out since (I think) a couple of weeks. First I thought it was my iphone, but others phones show same problem. I can't find any info anywhere about this issue.

 

Many thanks,

Ed

[paul.h]

Welcome to the forum.

 

I would check with your dealer, but I think you do not pay for a software update. When a service is done or even at a MOT, the dealer checks for updates. http://www.bentleysmotorswarrington.citroen.co.uk/offers/owners/all/citroen-mot-offer-just-45/?newsId=1166283

This is from my dealer's Owners Offers page and MOT.

[Ed67]

Great thanks Paul. I think however that the cost here in Ireland will be multiplied ;-)

I will drop over at a local dealer and ask them to check the software in my car.

 

Many thanks,

Ed

[paul.h]

A check on a dealer in Belfast has a similar offer but a pre MOT check for £40 including any updates  http://www.charleshurstbelfast.citroen.co.uk/offers/owners/all/pre-mot-check-offer-40/?newsId=1137967

[Ed67]

Thank you Paul. Appreciated!

[Mike O.]

My car is under warranty, so it didn't cost me anything.

No idea what they have done - the principal said they updated the GPS (the map was old) and Bluetooth software.

BTW, the Traffic Messaging and Speed/Red Light Camera Warnings do not work.

I will look into it before the next service.

 

Regards,

 

Mike O.

[Ed67]

Thanks for the feedback Mike. Once I am in the dealer's neighborhood I am going to ask them about this and see what they can offer.

 

Ed