VW Mic - Fiscon Kit?

[am1w]

Hi p3eps:
Good afternoon.
Regarding the active mic fitting, is it really a huge job to get the wiring routed to the overhead light unit?
Seems like it from your pictures.

[p3eps]

Hi p3eps:
Good afternoon.
Regarding the active mic fitting, is it really a huge job to get the wiring routed to the overhead light unit?
Seems like it from your pictures.

Its not a huge job.  I managed to do it the second time in about 15 minutes once I knew what I was doing.  The first time took about an hour.  My only concern with it is the mic cable rattling around.  The second cable I fitted on my OEM mic was a bit thicker than the Fiscon one and I could hear it when I went over bumps.  The proper OEM cable (not my home made one!) is probably wrapped in the furry stuff most of the interior cables are so that it doesn't rattle though.

The pics are a step by step idiots guide - and probably go into more detail than is really needed. 

[am1w]

Thanks p3eps. You are a star!

[Sebby]

Many thanks for all your hard work. I wonder whether it's worth asking Fiscon if there's a reason it doesn't work? It certainly should work if they're supplying it!

I think its been covered, its because the mic fiscon use is basically 'directional' (passive) where-as the VW one will pick up from any angle (active).

I mean why the Fiscon microphone doesn't work, not the VW microphone.

[p3eps]

I updated my HOW TO with VagCom instructions if anyone is interested!

Check it out: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=151928.0

[VWKev]

when I bought my Fiscon from a lad in here I didnt get the little plastic holder to attach the mic to, will that be a problem for me when I fit mine ?

[p3eps]

Email Rich at Fiscon - they'll probably be able to send you one out.
They must cost pennies.

[p3eps]

when I bought my Fiscon from a lad in here I didnt get the little plastic holder to attach the mic to, will that be a problem for me when I fit mine ?

Actually... they're the same bits as you get with a Parrot kit.
£3 with free postage here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Parrot-CK3100-Mic-clip-holders-/330432309495?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item4cef4ce8f7

[VWKev]

thanks bud, will order one.