In Car Microphone has developed an issue

Martynt74 · 16 Jan 2018 at 11:43

Since about a week ago, anyone i talk to when i'm in the car has commented that there's some interference when i talk.

They've said it's no crackly but almost like distortion when you turn the volume up too loud on cheap speakers.

Given it's all built in. Does anyone know the best method for trying to fix this?

It's an Alfa Romeo Giulietta and there are 2 microphones just infront of the rear view mirror.

IC3 · 16 Jan 2018 at 12:40

Can you unplug them form the unit or are they wired in? If you can unplug them, I would grab a mic off amazon and just use that instead. OEM mics will most likely be pricey... Unless you can get those mics for cheap than switch them out.

It would even be good to check if its the mic, if you've a jack port of some sort for the mic.

Martynt74 · 16 Jan 2018 at 14:45

Not a clue. I suppose i need to work out where the wires connect to. Is it likely to be into the back of the head unit?

The Giulietta has a stupid in car stereo that's all molded into the dash. At the weekend i'll have a bash at pulling it all apart.

Maundie · 16 Jan 2018 at 15:03

Whats the age of the car, is it still under warranty?

If it is take it to Alfa and get them to do it

Martynt74 · 16 Jan 2018 at 15:04

Oops thought i mentioned it in the op but must not have. It's a 2011 car so around 7 years old now.

Maundie · 16 Jan 2018 at 15:27

I would still be tempted to take it to Alfa as they aren't renowned for their build quality so you may find it gets 'a little bit rattly' after you have put it all back together (if it does indeed go back together).

Other than that I have never owned one so cannot offer any advice on stripping one down sorry.

IC3 · 16 Jan 2018 at 15:34

Maundie said:
I would still be tempted to take it to Alfa as they aren't renowned for their build quality so you may find it gets 'a little bit rattly' after you have put it all back together (if it does indeed go back together).

Other than that I have never owned one so cannot offer any advice on stripping one down sorry.

In most dealer garages they charge at least £100 per hours labour...

Maundie · 16 Jan 2018 at 15:57

IC3 said:
In most dealer garages they charge at least £100 per hours labour...

And? As I said I'd still be tempted to take it to Alfa, whether OP does or not is entirely up to him.

Martynt74 · 16 Jan 2018 at 16:05

Yeah, i don't fancy paying Alfa however much it'd cost. Same with my broken heated seat.

Worst comes to worst i'll buy a bluetooth headset for the car! Plus it's an alfa so might start working again at some point!