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halbot
Member Since: 27 Aug 2020
Location: Ditchling
Posts: 11
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| New owner - ICE install advise please |
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Hi all
I am just about to buy a Disco 3 2.7 TD V6 GS, still not decided which so I want to make the ICE upgrade as easy as possible.
I want replace the head unit with a carplay double din unit such as this https://www.halfords.com/technology/car-au...55917.html (they won't be fitting it!).
Now from what I have read here, the best bet is to get one with the most basic radio, single CD, no sat nav. If so, I should just be able to swap it out using a fascia adapter and wiring adapter, correct? I will just use Google maps via car play so no sat nav required,
Can you also advise:
- Is it possible to get steering wheel controls working?
- Do I need anything else e.g. amp, speakers?
- Will all the speakers work?
- Will I lose any functionality in the car?
- Where is best place to get it fitted?
Thanks
Hal.
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 27th Aug 2020 9:36 am |
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dewillia
Member Since: 04 Aug 2019
Location: Wolverhampton
Posts: 71
 
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If you do a search there are loads of posts on this subject
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| 27th Aug 2020 10:54 am |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10684
  
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- Is it possible to get steering wheel controls working? Yes - I think you need an additional adaptor
- Do I need anything else e.g. amp, speakers? - No
- Will all the speakers work? - Yes
- Will I lose any functionality in the car? - Some models have adjustments that can be made via the dash. You will loose the ability to change them.
- Where is best place to get it fitted? - DO it yourself
You will need to bring an ignition supply up from the cigar lighter (green/white wire) to the headunit so that it comes on automatically with the ignition
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| 27th Aug 2020 11:02 am |
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halbot
Member Since: 27 Aug 2020
Location: Ditchling
Posts: 11
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OK thanks all, sounds simple enough.
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| 27th Aug 2020 11:14 am |
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pwheeldon
Member Since: 14 Jan 2020
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 1505
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Which system do you have? if it has the map then you will need the bypass loom, I used the Connects2 one available on eBay with no issues. If its the base model then you just need the basic loom, again available on eBay. Connects2 also do a steering wheel kit which I haven't used but would assume itd be OK based on other Connects2 kit I have used. You will also need the fascia and double din frame. I would suggest buying these together as not all frames fit the fascia. You will also need a Fakra to aerial adaptor.
Fascia:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CT24LR04-Double...2749.l2649
Bypass loom:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CT51-LR01-Car-S...2749.l2649
If possible I would try to get everything from one seller that way if there are anyissues you have a single point of contact. The frame I had didnt fit the fascia and I ended up having to file it out to get the frame to fit. Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
Discovery 3 s 2005 Auto Bonatti Grey Gone
Discovery 3 SE 2005 Manual Zambezi Silver Gone
Range Rover Sport HSE 2006 Black
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| 27th Aug 2020 12:00 pm |
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halbot
Member Since: 27 Aug 2020
Location: Ditchling
Posts: 11
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I haven't bought it yet, I was going to get the most basic one possible (without the sat nav and screen) so that I can replace it easily with something more modern.
So I am after an GS not HSE.
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| 27th Aug 2020 2:44 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10684
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Is it worth missing out on heated windscreen, heated seats, parking sensor (if they work), xenons, electric seats, sunroof just to be easier to change the headunit  . only you can answer that.
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| 27th Aug 2020 5:18 pm |
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