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LittleLamb
 


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Hong Kong 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3
Is this a problem?

Hi Gents,

New owner of a D3 which has had its radio replaced years ago with he Pioneer DVD system in the photo.

I'm planning to scrap that and get a Bluetooth/CarPlay system installed (and fix the sad looking surround).

The original radio panel is long gone. One of the mechanics who I spoke to told me that if the panel is missing, that means it's missing a Can Bus Data which thus means if any error codes come up he won't be able to check it properly.

That sounds weird to me but then I'm not a car expert let alone a Land Rover expert. Is there any truth in what he says or should I hightail it to a better mechanic?!

Appreciate the wisdom as always.

Cheers
Rachel
  
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Pete K
 


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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Rimini RedDiscovery 3

does the display at the top come on ?
  
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geoffsnook
 


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What does he need to check as yes he will not be able to check every system on the land rover the radio does control a lot of the systems such as blue tooth sat nav etc so his code reader will through somw faults Thumbs Up
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LittleLamb
 


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Hong Kong 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

Ok thanks.

Yes the display up top does come on.

If I source a new (reconditioned) radio will that solve the problem? Saw some options on rimmerbros website.

Is there anything I should be aware of? Are they all interchangeable or is there a radio / panel specific to my V8 4.4 SE petrol version?

Thanks! Sorry for all the questions....
  
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geoffsnook
 


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yes providing the wiring has not been to butchered and if you can get a highline unit one which should have a six cd changer but if you look on here then there are a few topics Thumbs Up
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Range rover sport supercharged here:) 
 
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LittleLamb
 


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Thanks Geoff!
  
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Pete K
 


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If the screen works, wouldn't part of the headunit still be fitted in the car somewhere ?

And if that is the case, cause no problems doing diagnostics
  
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