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Mysterious Docking Station type thing in new tip top
bilbo - 14/5/09 at 03:25 PM

Just picked my new tin top up today (new to me that is).
It has a strange small electronic doodah, clearly fitted aftermarket, that I can't identify. It's small, just bigger than a 2p piece and looks to me like something docks to it. There is a wire from it that you can't see in the pic that disapears into the dash.
Any ideas what it might be? Just curious before I remove it, incase it's useful?

Mystery thing
Mystery thing




[Edited on 14/5/09 by bilbo]


RichardK - 14/5/09 at 03:28 PM

looks like a nokia hands free button with the button missing

Rich



[Edited on 14/5/09 by RichardK]


Guinness - 14/5/09 at 03:28 PM

That looks a lot like my old bluetooth phone kit.

It should have a button on the front that is pushy and turny.

HTH

Mike


matt_claydon - 14/5/09 at 03:28 PM

It's a Nokia handsfree volume control that's missing it's knob.

Bottom right in this pic.



[Edited on 14/5/09 by matt_claydon]


Charlie_Zetec - 14/5/09 at 03:31 PM

Looks suspiciously like part of a Nokia in-car hands free kit. Early kits used to have a sliver bezel, used to control volume by spinning it, and to accept/hand up calls by pressing the button in the centre.




But hey, I could be wrong!


Charlie_Zetec - 14/5/09 at 03:31 PM

Beaten to it....


blakep82 - 14/5/09 at 03:34 PM

he he, thats what i'd have said too


bilbo - 14/5/09 at 03:34 PM

Wow - that was quick guys - thanks.

It does have a Nokia hands free set fitted. It works and fits my phone too, so I was going to keep it. I'll have to see if I can find a replacement knob .

Thanks again,
Bill


Agriv8 - 14/5/09 at 03:36 PM

Yup got one in my passat.

If your phone has it switch ign ( possibly radio on ) on and switch your phone into blue tooth discover and see if anthing pops up.

My version is one of these

ebay link

item=130305912988 if the link does not work.

regards

Agriv8


ashg - 14/5/09 at 03:57 PM

nope that should have a button on it with the word nokia. its the answer button for a nokia after market bluetooth system.


bilbo - 14/5/09 at 04:06 PM

Thanks again guys.

Next question: where could I buy a replacement button, without buying a complete new kit?

I suppose I'd better check all the cubby-holes as well, in case it's still in the car.


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serieslandy - 14/5/09 at 04:43 PM

try HERE


snapper - 14/5/09 at 05:03 PM

quote:

I'll have to see if I can find a replacement knob .



If you a place that sells them, post the link, mines old and rinkled and needs replacing also