wardpg
Member Since: 14 Aug 2005
Location: Preston
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I purchased an early HSE before the integrated car phone was available. The dealer fitted one was very expensive and did not provide full facilities. I have been looking at having a Parrot 3100 fitted but the problem was that you had to have a separate speaker fitted as ther was no way of integrating it with the logic 7 system . Hovever Autoleads have now proced a lead for the Disco and details of this can be found at http://www.siocommunications.co.uk/06-124B.html This mutes the stereo and allows you to alter the volume with the steering wheel volume controls, Phone Mode is  also shows on the radio console.
You will also need another interface cable depending on what car phone kit you have. Hope this helps
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 15th Jan 2006 10:38 pm |
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Cliff H
Member Since: 27 Oct 2005
Location: Home of the Pork pie and Stilton
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Thanks for this. 
I have a Parrot 3100 kit fitted in my van and I am very impressed with it, with this lead set up I may now go for one on my D3  Zermatt silver 06 reg.
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| 15th Jan 2006 10:55 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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wardpg wrote:I purchased an early HSE before the integrated car phone was available. The dealer fitted one was very expensive and did not provide full facilities. I have been looking at having a Parrot 3100 fitted but the problem was that you had to have a separate speaker fitted as ther was no way of integrating it with the logic 7 system . Hovever Autoleads have now proced a lead for the Disco and details of this can be found at http://www.siocommunications.co.uk/06-124B.html This mutes the stereo and allows you to alter the volume with the steering wheel volume controls, Phone Mode is also shows on the radio console.
You will also need another interface cable depending on what car phone kit you have. Hope this helps
I have one of these fitted to my Mini, I am not too pleased, as the radio has to be switched on for it to work! I expected the system to still use the car speakers even when the radio is switched off.
If the radio is not on,a nd a call comes in, I have to power the radio up to hear the speakers! not very good really.
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| 15th Jan 2006 11:00 pm |
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Cliff H
Member Since: 27 Oct 2005
Location: Home of the Pork pie and Stilton
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Gareth wrote:wardpg wrote:I purchased an early HSE before the integrated car phone was available. The dealer fitted one was very expensive and did not provide full facilities. I have been looking at having a Parrot 3100 fitted but the problem was that you had to have a separate speaker fitted as ther was no way of integrating it with the logic 7 system . Hovever Autoleads have now proced a lead for the Disco and details of this can be found at http://www.siocommunications.co.uk/06-124B.html This mutes the stereo and allows you to alter the volume with the steering wheel volume controls, Phone Mode is also shows on the radio console.
You will also need another interface cable depending on what car phone kit you have. Hope this helps
I have one of these fitted to my Mini, I am not too pleased, as the radio has to be switched on for it to work! I expected the system to still use the car speakers even when the radio is switched off.
If the radio is not on,a nd a call comes in, I have to power the radio up to hear the speakers! not very good really.
mmmmm Will have to try this in the van tomorrow, the radio is normally always on! Zermatt silver 06 reg.
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| 15th Jan 2006 11:02 pm |
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Smarticus
Member Since: 01 Jan 2005
Location: Northumberland
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Can anyone recommend a handsfree phone kit for the discovery 3 which uses bluetooth. Ease of fitting, functionality and ascetics are the main points on which to judge. Disco 4 TDV6HSE
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| 23rd Jan 2006 11:35 pm |
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Cliff H
Member Since: 27 Oct 2005
Location: Home of the Pork pie and Stilton
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Gareth wrote:I have one of these fitted to my Mini, I am not too pleased, as the radio has to be switched on for it to work! I expected the system to still use the car speakers even when the radio is switched off.
If the radio is not on,a nd a call comes in, I have to power the radio up to hear the speakers! not very good really.
Gareth
My Parrot kit certainly works through the speakers with the radio turned off.
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| 24th Jan 2006 8:28 am |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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I think I may swap for a Parrot. I have fitted the Sony Ericcson bt kit in the Mini, and its proving a little unreliable.
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| 24th Jan 2006 10:25 am |
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endy1
Member Since: 11 Feb 2008
Location: Midlands
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Hi Been looking at installing a Parrott 3100, where have you gents found the best location to install? Do you use a special concealled bracket and how much of job is it to do?
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| 21st Mar 2008 12:27 am |
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wardpg
Member Since: 14 Aug 2005
Location: Preston
Posts: 67
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See my gallery for picture of parrot position , bracket is clipped behind removable trim , works great and is easily visible
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| 21st Mar 2008 5:48 pm |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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I have the same kit, my display is fitted on the small panel next to the EPB switch on the centre tunnel, not as easy to see but a neat install. 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 21st Mar 2008 7:58 pm |
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endy1
Member Since: 11 Feb 2008
Location: Midlands
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Thanks for the quick response to position of kit. How easy was it to hide the wiring? Try as i might cannot see wires on your photos, did you purchase or make the support bracket/s. I assume I am best to folow links to purchase requisite mute leads etc? Thanks again for assistance.
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| 22nd Mar 2008 2:37 pm |
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wardpg
Member Since: 14 Aug 2005
Location: Preston
Posts: 67
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Mine was fitted by a mate who works for a car audio company, no wiring shows at all. The bracket used was one that came with the kit. The autolead cable was purchase from SIO along with an adapter cable for the Parrot. One of the good things about the Parrot is that if they update the software for new phones you can update your own kit using a laptop and bluetooth, just follow the instructions from the Parrot web site, lot easier than paying your local stealer.
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| 23rd Mar 2008 4:47 pm |
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neophyteguy
Member Since: 30 Jan 2008
Location: South Melbourne
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I've got the Parrot with the LCD in mine.......Think it is the new 3100? It is mounted just to the right of buttons to the right of the stereo and is stuck on with velcro. Doesnt move a bit and it completely out of the way.......Works great with my blackberry that has voice dialling.................... Picked up my new MY08 Stornaway TDV6 SE late Feb. FULLY STOKED! Thanks in advance for all the advice/tips you guys have shared on here!!!!!!!!!!!!
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