Member Since: 10 Oct 2016
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 23
D3 Bluetooth Audio
Hi All,
My new ride is a 2006 D3 HSE with Harman Kardon audio.
Alas, there is no blue tooth fitted to either stream audio or do telephone calls.
I have searched here and other Oz based fora for a solution and there seem to be plenty for the base and mid audio fits, but a lesser amount for the HK audio fit.
Is there a difference in solution? Or is there a commonly accepted go to solution? I'd prefer not to use a USB, cig plug or 3.5 jack solution as they is ugly and not at all elegant. I'm also keen to take advantage of the HK audio.....coz I play it loud!
I have found some references to the Parrott and African Outdoor kits and a few other brands but no definitive go to solution. Others recommend fitting the factory D4 kit. What have y'all done in your rigs?
I also have a spare early model nexus 7 tablet that I intend to mount and use for maps, audio etc so I'd love to incorporate this.
FWIW, I have the audio controls on the wheel but not the telephone paddles.
Any advice?
I've also posted this on AULRO over here Oz so I am hoping I can get the answers I seek!
Cheers
RalphNow D3 2.7 TDV6 06
Then D2 TD5 99
Then D1 V8 96
Then S3 2.4 76
Last edited by Ralph1malph on 22nd Jan 2017 12:56 pm. Edited 1 time in total
For phone, add a D4 Bluetooth unit, fully integrated with steering controls etc.
For audio you need to ACM, Audio Control Module, again integrated to steering wheel controls , then plug in iPod, or USB drive etc Altox GSM FBH controller thread
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22nd Jan 2017 12:45 pm
Ralph1malph
Member Since: 10 Oct 2016
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 23
Thanks Beanie!
What is this Audio Control Module of which you speak?
Are they fitted already to the HK setup or is this an aftermarket kit?
I am new to D3 having recently moved from a D2 so I have much to learn!
RalphNow D3 2.7 TDV6 06
Then D2 TD5 99
Then D1 V8 96
Then S3 2.4 76
22nd Jan 2017 1:09 pm
Johnny Oxford
Member Since: 14 Dec 2014
Location: Chinnor
Posts: 515
get a Kinivo BTC 450 for about £30 GBP and it will do everything you need.2014 D4 HSE Facelift Corris Grey
Previous :
Discovery Sport SE (awful)
56 plate D3 HSE TDV6 Zermatt Silver
Defender 90 200tdi
23rd Jan 2017 9:21 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
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Audio Connectivity Module is the LR aftermarket kit for older style (pre lightning) Apple stuff. It gives much, much better sound than the 3.5mm aux socket. I use the BTC450 widget plugged into that, only down side is that steering wheel track change doesn't work but I can live with that.
23rd Jan 2017 9:24 am
Ralph1malph
Member Since: 10 Oct 2016
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 23
Sorry Guys!
I should have declared my allegiance earlier....I'm not a fanboy!I drive android!
Will an ACM still do the trick or have I led y'all on a goose chase?
Johnny, I'll look into it!
On the AULRO forum here in Oz, I was asked to consider what I actually wanted to achieve and I have come to the realisation, that my main priority is to be able to stream/access/play audio to take advantage of the HK sound system. Whether this is by BT or USB is not so important.
I am willing to forgo handsfree calls and telecon stuff as secondary.
Cheers
RalphNow D3 2.7 TDV6 06
Then D2 TD5 99
Then D1 V8 96
Then S3 2.4 76
25th Jan 2017 12:25 am
Johnny Oxford
Member Since: 14 Dec 2014
Location: Chinnor
Posts: 515
the Kinivo will do both the streaming music (and you can skip / rewind tracks) as well as the handsfree calls.2014 D4 HSE Facelift Corris Grey
Previous :
Discovery Sport SE (awful)
56 plate D3 HSE TDV6 Zermatt Silver
Defender 90 200tdi
26th Jan 2017 11:59 am
tomcreer
Member Since: 30 Dec 2016
Location: Chester
Posts: 22
I have just fitted the LR aftermarket telephone kit but the head unit do a not recognise it and still displays 'phone not fitted'. I'm hoping that this is a setting or software issue. Can anyone advise please?
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