want to install android auto
but I dont want to run the ugly mic wire included in most radio kits around the steering wheel
any other options?

also how to do people get the red clock and temperature button to work without the factory stereo nowadays?

 

What factory mic? The one for Bose won't work. I'm not aware of any others. I put a mic right next to the Bose one and while the sound isn't amazing (people hear a lot of engine noise there) it's not bad. The metra kits are pretty polished now for using the clock and temp buttons. The clock still doesn't keep amazing time but it's good enough.

 

thanks for the reply
well, it seems that is not such a big deal as compared to my new issue
what to do about a back up camera?

first, where should I route the cables?
and where to mount the actual camera and what is a good brand with good resolution?

 

I ran the cables through the plastic grommet in the trunk just left of the plate then up the passenger side under the plastic cover on top of the rocker panel. I can't recommend any as I tried several and they were all junk. You can drill a hole in the bumper above the plate to one of the sides and mount one that way if you want, but I didn't want. I found one that replaces the license plate light with a light & camera combo but the camera was so horrible I threw it out. I ended up with one that braces behind the license plate onto the bolts and the camera sticks over. The cable is slightly visible but not awful and the camera is the best one I found so I stuck with it.