Member Since: 16 Feb 2022
Location: keighley
Posts: 6
old style radio AUX button but no input
Hi guys. First post here after getting my first Disco 3. 2009 Plate.
All is well except i was looking for the Aux input and came up blank. I have read a few posts and a few say its behind the centre caddy etc but have looked all around the seats etc and there's no inputs to be seen. Was wanting to plug in from mobile to play music from phone etc, but struggling. Also looked into installing Bluetooth somehow to maybe bypass the need for AUX input, but unsure in both cases. Wondering if anyone else had a solution?. Or is it better to fit after market gear to solve it?..thanks for any input, is appreciated.
16th Feb 2022 6:35 pm
Lee Trinder
Member Since: 12 Aug 2018
Location: Henley in arden
Posts: 516
Hi there, not sure if it’s model dependant but there should be a little flap just under the vents on the back of Center console, there’s a 12v socket as well. If you do have it it’s not that great, I find it only plays at a low volume.
16th Feb 2022 6:46 pm
FrankiE MarmitE
Member Since: 16 Feb 2022
Location: keighley
Posts: 6
Hi m8, and many thanks for the reply. Checked there and no it isn't there. So the Aux isn't realty worth the bother then for audio?, was hoping to put ipod in there. May have to look into after market unit then. Again, thx for reply.
17th Feb 2022 10:45 am
Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
Posts: 4450
Passenger footwell behind the plastic trim at the bonnet handle.
Grey plug contains black red and blue wires, worth running an aux cable and socket from there to the centre console, theres a write up somewhere on the site, i'll have a look
17th Feb 2022 10:50 am
Sea Raider
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Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 529
Hi,
What spec is your D3?
If it has the wires for aux going to the back of the console you could install something like this:
https://britishamericanconcepts.com/product/lrbt-1/
Which I have installed in my Brit D3.
Otherwise, there are many simple BT gadgets available online that can be wired in.
A search on this site will give you an idea of what different owners have done.
Cheers.2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Izmir Blue- South African Spec. (Zimbabwe)
2005 FFRR SC V8- Java Black
1995 D1 300 Tdi Blue - (Sourced from the UK, shipped to Namibia, driven by me to RD Congo, then Zambia, now retired in Zimbabwe)
17th Feb 2022 10:53 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14120
Personally bought a premade plug and play loom with the Aux socket already included then added it to the blank of the temperature dial module
17th Feb 2022 2:53 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10674
Yeah they hide it well under a flap. Did you find the rear cigar lighter socket ?
Gary. That plug has lots of wires
17th Feb 2022 5:19 pm
Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
Posts: 4450
I put mine in the fag lighter facia and took the feed from the passenger footwell and swapped the socket for a USB point
17th Feb 2022 6:02 pm
FrankiE MarmitE
Member Since: 16 Feb 2022
Location: keighley
Posts: 6
Thx fellas for this. Ill check when home from work, many thanks. Hopefully one will do for me.
17th Feb 2022 6:30 pm
Pete K
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Location: GL
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Member Since: 17 Feb 2022
Location: Nottingham
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Hello all
Just purchased a 57 plate disco 3 hse has full rear entertainment, dvd wont work due to some error think needs a good clean out. However tv worka in front and rear but cant get remote to operste rear screens or aound in headphines provided. I have no manual to tell me how to do this and im a little thick lol. Any suggestions help quidance would eb nice. Tv works fine in front turns off when in drive rear stays on sound through main channels. Thanks all
17th Feb 2022 9:25 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14120
Pete K wrote:
Yeah they hide it well under a flap. Did you find the rear cigar lighter socket ?
Gary. That plug has lots of wires
Hi Pete
Here’s a better picture of the loom , already has the Aux cable fitted , just plugs into the radio and main loom
18th Feb 2022 1:52 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14120
derrick2car wrote:
Hello all
Just purchased a 57 plate disco 3 hse has full rear entertainment, dvd wont work due to some error think needs a good clean out. However tv worka in front and rear but cant get remote to operste rear screens or aound in headphines provided. I have no manual to tell me how to do this and im a little thick lol. Any suggestions help quidance would eb nice. Tv works fine in front turns off when in drive rear stays on sound through main channels. Thanks all
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