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skunk38

Member Since: 05 Jan 2024
Location: South Wales
Posts: 48

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I like the setup you have gstuart, for the fuses etc.., it's the sort of thing I would do.

I've sent the company a message for the aux wiring, as when it comes to the payment, an error message comes up, I think it's possibly because of posting to the UK.
I didn't realise how cheap the wiring is, it's crazy, lol.

If I get a reply, I'll update on here, as it's a no brainer fix.😎 Volunteer driver with 4x4 Response South East Wales
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Disco 1 - 200 series - 3.5 V8 on LPG - dead
Disco 2 - TD5 - sold
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Disco 3 - TDV6 HSE - current

4th Feb 2024 3:30 pm

gstuart

Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
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Many thks for the kind compliment , can’t take all the credit as was given fantastic online help along the way from extremely kind forum members

Indeed will make life a lot easier when fitting aux items , plse let us know how u get on, many thks

4th Feb 2024 6:11 pm

stalkem

Member Since: 20 Feb 2024
Location: New York
Posts: 4

Since this thread is fairly active, I hope you don't mind me jumping in with a question. My new to me LR3 has a ticking noise when AUX is selected and horribly garbled sound when playing through it. I've been googling all weekend (between this and other forums), and have not found any posts about similar symptoms.

I'm not quite sure where to start on that. I was thinking maybe it was just something with the actual aux connection in the rear, and recently cut the line from the back of the head unit to install a replacement adaptor... same symptoms as the original line and connector. Would that be a bad ground to the connector at the back of the head unit that is getting backfed or something else?

The end goal is to replace the factory screen with an android auto screen plugged into that replacement aux connector behind the head unit. I've already got that orange fiber jumper installed. Thanks!

20th Feb 2024 2:54 pm

KevinD3

Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1209

2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Pick of mine with the extra add on underneath. Have a 12v socket and twin usb running from the aux battery on the left, battery monitor for both batteries in the centre, then 12v socket and twin usb off the main on the right, bottom set of switches are for amber beacons and work lights.

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20th Feb 2024 7:38 pm

skunk38

Member Since: 05 Jan 2024
Location: South Wales
Posts: 48

KevinD3,
That looks a good setup too.
Is that a cb or ham radio, as I'd be interested in how you setup your antenna, i.e. cable run and mount options. Volunteer driver with 4x4 Response South East Wales
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Disco 1 - 300 Tdi - dead
Disco 1 - 200 series - 3.5 V8 on LPG - dead
Disco 2 - TD5 - sold
Disco 1 - 300 series - 3.9 V8 on LPG - sold
Disco 3 - TDV6 HSE - current

20th Feb 2024 8:17 pm

KevinD3

Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1209

Hi Skunk, I’ll PM you, save taking over a thread on aux inputs

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20th Feb 2024 8:23 pm

skunk38

Member Since: 05 Jan 2024
Location: South Wales
Posts: 48

gstuart,
I got in touch with Kram and they put me on to their old UK supplier who said they haven't had the cables for a while as demand dried up.

As an alternative I've ordered a bluetooth plug and play unit from ebay which plugs into the rear aux loom similar to what you did at the head unit. It will be interesting to see how it goes.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394326151163 Volunteer driver with 4x4 Response South East Wales
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Landrovers owned -
Disco 1 - 300 Tdi - dead
Disco 1 - 200 series - 3.5 V8 on LPG - dead
Disco 2 - TD5 - sold
Disco 1 - 300 series - 3.9 V8 on LPG - sold
Disco 3 - TDV6 HSE - current

21st Feb 2024 7:01 pm

skunk38

Member Since: 05 Jan 2024
Location: South Wales
Posts: 48

I've fitted the unit which took all of 10 mins doing a temp install with the supply wires, as just bared them back a bit, removed the plug on the back of the 12V socket and fitted them into the power socket plug where the spade connectors hold them tight when the plug is put back on.
I will sort the wires properly, as did it quick in work to test. It works fine, so now have a cheap BT wireless connection and can stream, call and listen to anything on the phone through the aux input. I've also got my Echo auto connected.
It was a little snug putting the assembly back in place, but all good.

Volunteer driver with 4x4 Response South East Wales
Volunteer Rider for Blood Bikes Wales

Landrovers owned -
Disco 1 - 300 Tdi - dead
Disco 1 - 200 series - 3.5 V8 on LPG - dead
Disco 2 - TD5 - sold
Disco 1 - 300 series - 3.9 V8 on LPG - sold
Disco 3 - TDV6 HSE - current

25th Feb 2024 4:28 pm

skunk38

Member Since: 05 Jan 2024
Location: South Wales
Posts: 48

stalkem wrote:
Since this thread is fairly active, I hope you don't mind me jumping in with a question. My new to me LR3 has a ticking noise when AUX is selected and horribly garbled sound when playing through it. I've been googling all weekend (between this and other forums), and have not found any posts about similar symptoms.

I'm not quite sure where to start on that. I was thinking maybe it was just something with the actual aux connection in the rear, and recently cut the line from the back of the head unit to install a replacement adaptor... same symptoms as the original line and connector. Would that be a bad ground to the connector at the back of the head unit that is getting backfed or something else?

The end goal is to replace the factory screen with an android auto screen plugged into that replacement aux connector behind the head unit. I've already got that orange fiber jumper installed. Thanks!

Hi Stalkem,
I can't answer that unfortunately, although have you checked the contacts and wiring on the aux unit?
If you jump to my follow up posts below yours, I've put a bluetooth unit in mine now, so pretty much made the aux socket redundant. I also run an Echo auto through it for streaming radio, music etc. Volunteer driver with 4x4 Response South East Wales
Volunteer Rider for Blood Bikes Wales

Landrovers owned -
Disco 1 - 300 Tdi - dead
Disco 1 - 200 series - 3.5 V8 on LPG - dead
Disco 2 - TD5 - sold
Disco 1 - 300 series - 3.9 V8 on LPG - sold
Disco 3 - TDV6 HSE - current

27th Feb 2024 9:25 pm

loanrangie

Member Since: 18 Jun 2017
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 604

2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Stornoway Grey

skunk38 wrote:
gstuart,
I got in touch with Kram and they put me on to their old UK supplier who said they haven't had the cables for a while as demand dried up.

As an alternative I've ordered a bluetooth plug and play unit from ebay which plugs into the rear aux loom similar to what you did at the head unit. It will be interesting to see how it goes.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394326151163

They look like a good alternative if you have the aux wiring.

28th Feb 2024 3:42 am

skunk38

Member Since: 05 Jan 2024
Location: South Wales
Posts: 48

An update to using the Bluetooth unit off eBay- it appears the volume issue still happens if there isn't anything plugged into the auxiliary socket. I forgot I still had a cable plugged in for using my Echo auto before installing the BT unit, so when I unplugged it, the volume was low. Plug back in and OK, so disappointed as thought it would have worked OK being connected into the existing loom plugs. I haven't investigated further yet, but will see what can be done. Volunteer driver with 4x4 Response South East Wales
Volunteer Rider for Blood Bikes Wales

Landrovers owned -
Disco 1 - 300 Tdi - dead
Disco 1 - 200 series - 3.5 V8 on LPG - dead
Disco 2 - TD5 - sold
Disco 1 - 300 series - 3.9 V8 on LPG - sold
Disco 3 - TDV6 HSE - current

7th Mar 2024 3:16 pm

KevinD3

Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1209

Some guys in the past have just gotten a blank 90 degree plug to fill the aux socket, should do the job for you, get the right one you’ll still be able to close the flap as well 2008 HSE Stornoway Grey

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7th Mar 2024 6:11 pm

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Some of the CarPlay systems I install require a blank, which comes with the system, it really irked me that the flap can’t be closed when they are fitted, so I found these and now use them instead. They work and are almost invisible when fitted, and stop inquisitive little hands removing them!

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8th Mar 2024 12:23 am

skunk38

Member Since: 05 Jan 2024
Location: South Wales
Posts: 48

CDS, thanks, I've got some blanks now.
I've also got a D4 Nav unit coming to replace mine.

Volunteer driver with 4x4 Response South East Wales
Volunteer Rider for Blood Bikes Wales

Landrovers owned -
Disco 1 - 300 Tdi - dead
Disco 1 - 200 series - 3.5 V8 on LPG - dead
Disco 2 - TD5 - sold
Disco 1 - 300 series - 3.9 V8 on LPG - sold
Disco 3 - TDV6 HSE - current

17th Mar 2024 11:33 am