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JohnCurtains
Member Since: 17 Jul 2019
Location: Adelaide
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| No 3.5mm socket in Disco 3 |
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Sorry for probably re-raising this, but my 2008 Disco 3 has no 3.5mm socket. This means I can't use the AUX feature for audio streaming, or also for bluetooth phone hands free. Any advice on best way to get a 3.5mm socket installed? Cheers
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 17th Jul 2019 12:21 am |
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loanrangie
Member Since: 18 Jun 2017
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 700
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Hi John, there are a couple of options depending on how handy you are with a soldering iron.
There is a small plug on the back of the stereo that carries the aux line down to the passenger footwell that you can tap into and add a 3.5mm socket available from Jaycar.
Or for about $100 Aerpro do a patch lead that has a pair of RCA sockets attached, just be aware that most people have issues with the sound being quite low.
I did use a cheap $3 bt adapter on mine that worked ok but now have an android 7" touch screen that does everything.
What spec is your car and what stereo do you have ?
https://aerpro.com/axlrx003#
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| 17th Jul 2019 3:33 am |
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garrycol
Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
Location: Canberra
Posts: 1130
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| Re: No 3.5mm socket in Disco 3 |
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JohnCurtains wrote:Sorry for probably re-raising this, but my 2008 Disco 3 has no 3.5mm socket.
Just to confirm that you have looked in the rear of the centre console under the air vent outlets and under the cover that is there - next to the 12v socket. It is between the vents and the little cubby which is above the pull out cup holder
I appreciate that some D3s do not have this fitted but I would say that almost half who say they do not have it then find it under the cover.
If you do not have it then follow Lonerangie's advice. And I can re-affirm that when you do connect up an Aux line the volume on the device (iphone etc) will have to be at max and the volume well up on the car radio.
Good luck
Garry
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| 17th Jul 2019 4:02 am |
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JohnCurtains
Member Since: 17 Jul 2019
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 2
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Thanks Garry and Lonerangie. There is definitely no 3.5m soket in the centre console. Checked out console a few times - just to make sure I wasn't missing anything. Frustratingly, the manual has it mentioned but it is not in the car.
I'm not one for soldering, and the RCA solution whilst a solution, is not ideal either.
I can now also see an inexpensive BT/FM Transmitter Handsfree as an option.
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| 17th Jul 2019 5:34 am |
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loanrangie
Member Since: 18 Jun 2017
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 700
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RCA - 3.5mm cables are easy to get, could always replace the head unit like i did.
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| 17th Jul 2019 6:47 am |
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garrycol
Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
Location: Canberra
Posts: 1130
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A good radio installer could set you up with an aux input for not a lot of money on your radio surround - maybe insert a bluetooth receiver on the Aux input behind the radio.
Garry
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| 17th Jul 2019 7:25 am |
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johnlad
Member Since: 02 Dec 2016
Location: blackpool
Posts: 408
 
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Just checked my centre console 2009HSE,
and the 3.5mm socket is under the flap at rear of centre console, just below air-con vents.
Had it years and never knew it was there, lol
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| 17th Jul 2019 5:32 pm |
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