LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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Robert SausageTrousers wrote:I guess it's just me but I'm struggling to see the benefits from doing this, am I missing something?
Again, expect it's just me but I think it looks out of place and much worse than the original, plus it's bound to be off-putting to any future purchaser, so yeah is there a benefit to doing it?
I'm of the same opinion, I don't have a problem with the dash on my D4.
However, I fully appreciate that modifications are very much a personal thing. For example, I've chosen to fit the smallest wheels possible, whilst others have decided to fit the largest. 
Whilst I wouldn't want to do this mod, I'm full of admiration for the skill and knowledge that has gone into it and for James sharing that.  2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
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James1974
Member Since: 23 Nov 2017
Location: Stevenage
Posts: 990
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acirema wrote:James1974 wrote:acirema wrote:James1974 wrote:acirema wrote:Just ordered a cluster (AH42-10849-AS) and IC programmer to test on my D3. From what I've seen, the connector seems to be the same and it should be possible as we've seen in the '09 RRS video.
Might take some time to get here as it is from the US (cheap $115!), but I will keep you posted.
I’m still not so sure about a d3 i just don’t see it or how it can be done I would try if I had a d3 but the fact the high speed and medium
Speed can is different speeds I don’t see how it can communicate with the car but still worth
A try I wouldnt have got this far if I hadn’t tried doing it to mine and no one on here
Would now have a digital dash 🤭🤭
Yeah at first I thought maybe It's somehow possible if you also swap the SatNav Unit + screen to the D4 one, but the guy in the video still has the original one in.
Other folks have also upgraded their D3 SatNav + Screen to the D4 one. Shouldn't that (in theory) also give CAN Bus issues?
But if anything fails, I still have an LR4 to fit it 😅
No as the early d4 screen didn’t use a can connection that was controlled by the stereo head unit and a most connector to display hence why only pre 2012 displays would work in a d3
What happed when you plugged the new cluster in before doing any programming? Was it completely blank or has it shown signs of life?
Yes mate think you get airbag light and that’s it when the car sees the key it goes through security check with the cluster mainly vin and ic security and as it’s wrong won’t go any further and turn on Disco 3 gone but not forGotten
Welcome disco 4
Flappy paddles working from gap
Heated steering wheel done
Bluetooth iPod connection done
Xeon lights (facelift) done
Afs retrofit done
Logic 7 retrofit done
Armrest fridge
Facelift rear lights
Retrofit High beam assist done
Genuine 22” Range Rover sport alloys
Retrofit acc (gave up not possible)
retrofit tpms done
Retrofit Range Rover lcd digital dash. Done
Retrofit blind spot assist done
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James1974
Member Since: 23 Nov 2017
Location: Stevenage
Posts: 990
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LT wrote:Robert SausageTrousers wrote:I guess it's just me but I'm struggling to see the benefits from doing this, am I missing something?
Again, expect it's just me but I think it looks out of place and much worse than the original, plus it's bound to be off-putting to any future purchaser, so yeah is there a benefit to doing it?
I'm of the same opinion, I don't have a problem with the dash on my D4.
However, I fully appreciate that modifications are very much a personal thing. For example, I've chosen to fit the smallest wheels possible, whilst others have decided to fit the largest.
Whilst I wouldn't want to do this mod, I'm full of admiration for the skill and knowledge that has gone into and for James sharing that.
22” all day long 🤭🤭🤭 Disco 3 gone but not forGotten
Welcome disco 4
Flappy paddles working from gap
Heated steering wheel done
Bluetooth iPod connection done
Xeon lights (facelift) done
Afs retrofit done
Logic 7 retrofit done
Armrest fridge
Facelift rear lights
Retrofit High beam assist done
Genuine 22” Range Rover sport alloys
Retrofit acc (gave up not possible)
retrofit tpms done
Retrofit Range Rover lcd digital dash. Done
Retrofit blind spot assist done
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| 14th Oct 2018 9:24 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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It would be a short day, if you used your vehicle like I do.  2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
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| 14th Oct 2018 9:28 pm |
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James1974
Member Since: 23 Nov 2017
Location: Stevenage
Posts: 990
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To be fair I have started
On phase two a newer one which is a lot harder but hopefully doable which incorporates full colour Satnav etc on the cluster itself Disco 3 gone but not forGotten
Welcome disco 4
Flappy paddles working from gap
Heated steering wheel done
Bluetooth iPod connection done
Xeon lights (facelift) done
Afs retrofit done
Logic 7 retrofit done
Armrest fridge
Facelift rear lights
Retrofit High beam assist done
Genuine 22” Range Rover sport alloys
Retrofit acc (gave up not possible)
retrofit tpms done
Retrofit Range Rover lcd digital dash. Done
Retrofit blind spot assist done
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| 14th Oct 2018 9:41 pm |
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thepurser
Member Since: 07 Aug 2017
Location: Lindfield
Posts: 121
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Glad I have held off so far then!!
For me it would be great to have the 4x4 screen on the cluster so I can bury my head unit screen behind something that will accept some modern maps and navigation.
Current pie in the sky is an ultra thin 9" head unit that runs android and will accept a carplay adapter.
If only we could get that to talk to the cluster display!!!!!!!!!!
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| 14th Oct 2018 11:04 pm |
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James1974
Member Since: 23 Nov 2017
Location: Stevenage
Posts: 990
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The 4x4 screen is already on the cluster that I do now !!! Disco 3 gone but not forGotten
Welcome disco 4
Flappy paddles working from gap
Heated steering wheel done
Bluetooth iPod connection done
Xeon lights (facelift) done
Afs retrofit done
Logic 7 retrofit done
Armrest fridge
Facelift rear lights
Retrofit High beam assist done
Genuine 22” Range Rover sport alloys
Retrofit acc (gave up not possible)
retrofit tpms done
Retrofit Range Rover lcd digital dash. Done
Retrofit blind spot assist done
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| 15th Oct 2018 12:31 am |
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thepurser
Member Since: 07 Aug 2017
Location: Lindfield
Posts: 121
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Aye!! Was sort of replying to the question, "why would we do the mod".
Think the 4x4 info is about the only thing I cant replace otherwise if I bury my screen.
Have a plan for the clock on the AC controls to avoid trying to alter it twice a year!!
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| 15th Oct 2018 12:52 am |
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James1974
Member Since: 23 Nov 2017
Location: Stevenage
Posts: 990
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I know that mate was just saying why do we all mod things
On another note I noticed on eBay 2013 instrument clusters being brought I hope no one on here has brought them as there cheap at 90-100 pound there cheap for a reason as there different and cannot be used on a d4 as of yet anyway Disco 3 gone but not forGotten
Welcome disco 4
Flappy paddles working from gap
Heated steering wheel done
Bluetooth iPod connection done
Xeon lights (facelift) done
Afs retrofit done
Logic 7 retrofit done
Armrest fridge
Facelift rear lights
Retrofit High beam assist done
Genuine 22” Range Rover sport alloys
Retrofit acc (gave up not possible)
retrofit tpms done
Retrofit Range Rover lcd digital dash. Done
Retrofit blind spot assist done
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| 15th Oct 2018 10:23 pm |
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James1974
Member Since: 23 Nov 2017
Location: Stevenage
Posts: 990
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thepurser wrote:Aye!! Was sort of replying to the question, "why would we do the mod".
Think the 4x4 info is about the only thing I cant replace otherwise if I bury my screen.
Have a plan for the clock on the AC controls to avoid trying to alter it twice a year!!
I know what I was saying is the new dash gives
You 4x4 Info on the cluster so you could bury the head unit now lol Disco 3 gone but not forGotten
Welcome disco 4
Flappy paddles working from gap
Heated steering wheel done
Bluetooth iPod connection done
Xeon lights (facelift) done
Afs retrofit done
Logic 7 retrofit done
Armrest fridge
Facelift rear lights
Retrofit High beam assist done
Genuine 22” Range Rover sport alloys
Retrofit acc (gave up not possible)
retrofit tpms done
Retrofit Range Rover lcd digital dash. Done
Retrofit blind spot assist done
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| 15th Oct 2018 10:26 pm |
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JamalRawal
Member Since: 11 Sep 2018
Location: Essendon
Posts: 5
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Would it be possible to fit a dual view touchscreen from an RR Sport MY11-12 to a MY13 D4 then? So passenger can watch TV as we drive
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| 16th Oct 2018 12:06 pm |
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acirema
Member Since: 27 Sep 2015
Location: Hamburg
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Okay so after doing some research, I found that the D3 is using 29-bit CAN and the D4 11-bit.
From what I've read, both protocols can be compatible in the same system. The 29-bit one can hold more information but is not per se giving an 11-bit module errors.
Can't wait to get my hands on the new dash to start testing '05 LR3 4.4L V8 SE - Java Black
'08 D3 2.7L TDV6 HSE - Java Black
'11 LR4 5.0L V8 HSE - Fuji White
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| 16th Oct 2018 7:22 pm |
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timmyt79
Member Since: 18 Oct 2016
Location: Pemrokeshire
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Nice work!
eagerly anticipating your results 
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| 16th Oct 2018 7:35 pm |
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James1974
Member Since: 23 Nov 2017
Location: Stevenage
Posts: 990
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A 11 bit dash won’t talk to a 29 bit dash mate tbh
That’s why not a lot can be connected from
A d4 to a d3
But fun trying Disco 3 gone but not forGotten
Welcome disco 4
Flappy paddles working from gap
Heated steering wheel done
Bluetooth iPod connection done
Xeon lights (facelift) done
Afs retrofit done
Logic 7 retrofit done
Armrest fridge
Facelift rear lights
Retrofit High beam assist done
Genuine 22” Range Rover sport alloys
Retrofit acc (gave up not possible)
retrofit tpms done
Retrofit Range Rover lcd digital dash. Done
Retrofit blind spot assist done
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| 16th Oct 2018 7:37 pm |
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Beretta
Member Since: 11 Oct 2012
Location: Rochdale
Posts: 1180
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I really must resist this.
I’d really love a digital dash like the FF RR or the Sports. 2010 Disco 4 HSE
- Digital Dash Club
- GAP BT IID
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| 16th Oct 2018 8:47 pm |
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