Tony Tiger
Member Since: 11 Aug 2006
Location: DUBLIN
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Try and get the direct input to aux, now we know where (wires) are located. I got an itrip in the States (fm transmitter) ...sound was rubbish, waste of time and money. The fm direct connection into the antenna input is not bad, but the aux input is the best. 8)
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 22nd Aug 2006 1:36 pm |
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Baldrick
Member Since: 14 Aug 2006
Location: Dublin
Posts: 76
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Where is the volume controlled from if you do the above modification? Has anyone looked at the option of butchering an I Pod cable that you get in the kits to connect an I Pod to a standard aftermarket head unit? This would have the power and audio wires which could all be hard wired if the head unit controls the volume. 2007 MY Irish spec S+ TDV6
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| 22nd Aug 2006 6:53 pm |
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Tony Tiger
Member Since: 11 Aug 2006
Location: DUBLIN
Posts: 7
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Set the volme on your ipod to 70-80% with sound check on, then use the headunit to control volume, remember headunit volume control increases to (35) ignition on and (25) when not! ...sound is impressive. 
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| 23rd Aug 2006 8:24 am |
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Baldrick
Member Since: 14 Aug 2006
Location: Dublin
Posts: 76
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Tony,
If the audio output is taken off at the bottom connector I think its pre amp (as in pre IPOD amp) and therefore its not possible to adjust the volume. Its seems from what you say though that the aux connection is put through the head unit vouume and therefore the head unit amp. Anyone agree/ disagree? 2007 MY Irish spec S+ TDV6
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| 23rd Aug 2006 5:25 pm |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
 
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Cotefarmboy
is this a power socket or an audio out socket
regards
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| 8th Sep 2006 10:03 pm |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
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norto wrote:Cotefarmboy
is this a power socket or an audio out socket
regards
Audio IN via the AUX connection on the radio 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 9th Sep 2006 7:26 am |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
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Thanks maaaaaate
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| 9th Sep 2006 7:35 am |
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cliveaff
Member Since: 05 Sep 2006
Location: Eastbourne
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"cotefarmboy" I want to thank you, for your information.
I followed your instructions, and my mp3 player works great.
The only difference was i could not get those connections out of the grey plug, i tried and I tried, in the end i cut thm off.
I connected the three wires with crimp connecters, the barrel type, made sure the mp3 player worked, put some insulation tape around the connections, put the trim back.
Job done.
Again thanks for your information. Land Rover Dicovery 3. 5 Seats.
With side Steps, And rubber floor mats and rubber load space cover.
Front and Rear Mud Flaps.
Light Guards.
Engine Re-Map
Alpine Mobile Media Station. With SatNav.
Xenon head lights
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| 9th Sep 2006 12:24 pm |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
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cotefarmboy
youre a genius 
my mp3 works beautifully
cheers 
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| 10th Sep 2006 1:29 am |
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nikademus
Member Since: 08 Sep 2006
Location: Geelong
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I thought this was such a good idea I went ahead and did it!
Here's a couple of extra points for novices like me...
The Kickpanel has a couple of round lugs/retaining thingys beside and below where the bonnet opener is. Easier if you can pull the kick panel towards the seat a bit (say 2 cm) then towards the footwell. Bit of a  getting them back in too. If they fling out you need to reassemble them in to the holes on the body then do a complicated press/slide/push kinda move to get it back on.
How's that for technical?
Also, the middle block with the wires you need can be unhitched by twisting the top out and sliding it up an inch or 2.
I'm still working out how to feed the cable back to where I'm mounting the tomtom go 910 on the dash. Any tips appreciated.
Nicko- Disco 2 TD5 "Good"
Disco 3 TDV6 "Better"
Disco 4 HSE SDV6 "Best"
The older I get, the better I was.
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| 13th Sep 2006 12:17 pm |
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NIDisco3
Member Since: 28 Apr 2005
Location: Derry City
Posts: 610
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fantastic tips, must give this a try at the weekend 
I'm guessing any standard stereo extension "jack to jack" cable can be used?
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| 21st Sep 2006 9:03 pm |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
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Any will do but avoid really cheap ones as you could get interference through, go for the best quality you can afford/justify. 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 22nd Sep 2006 9:09 am |
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rohan
Member Since: 25 Aug 2006
Location: sri lanka
Posts: 11
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HI guys,
I just got my ipod hooked up using the method suggested by cotefarmboy. It was easy as he said, it took 25mts.
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| 25th Sep 2006 8:39 am |
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simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 502
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I'm keen to pick up the aux and power connections provided at the back of the centre console - I only have the SE, but from what I understand, the wires are still there, just not terminated into connectors?
First question is though - how the heck do I get the fascia of the back of the centre console above/below or whereever the air vents there?
ideas?
cheers,
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
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| 5th Nov 2006 10:54 pm |
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simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 502
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ok - got the fascia off - found the heater wires and 2 others - which is power, which is audio???
HELP!!!
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
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| 6th Nov 2006 4:53 am |
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