Member Since: 21 Dec 2016
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 21
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
9th Jan 2017 10:35 am
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10683
does the display at the top come on ?
9th Jan 2017 12:34 pm
geoffsnook
Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
Posts: 3170
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 Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:)
9th Jan 2017 12:34 pm
LittleLamb
Member Since: 21 Dec 2016
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 21
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....
9th Jan 2017 12:57 pm
geoffsnook
Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
Posts: 3170
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 Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:)
9th Jan 2017 1:10 pm
LittleLamb
Member Since: 21 Dec 2016
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 21
Thanks Geoff!
9th Jan 2017 1:16 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10683
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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