Had a quick go yesterday at putting the green lead into to FBH connector and i had a hard time getting the red wire out. I did the procedure described in the extracted PDF page (pushing the pink plastic) but the red wire was very hard to get out.
Is it just a matter of using more force to get it out?Mods so far:
D4 Bluetooth module + mic + sterring wheel controls
ACM
BAS remap
Roof mount DVD
4x4 info activated
If your D3 already has a wire in pin 2 then that can be used, just cut it. Older D3's used the wire to control the FBH but a software change removed that functionality and the wire is redundant.
I am sure Pete will be along soon to confirm.
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22nd Aug 2011 12:40 pm
bellautos
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Location: NorthYorkshire
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As above you can use the red wire if you wish by cutting it from the main loom and attaching the green wire to it.
Removal of the pin from the connector is very fiddley but can be done, you need to make sure that the pink clips are moved all the way accross or the pin will be locked in the connector, also make sure you have presses the small catch that is on the pin its self, this will let the pin slide out of the connector.
Thanks guys, i'll give it another go and if it don't work i'll resort to cutting the wire Mods so far:
D4 Bluetooth module + mic + sterring wheel controls
ACM
BAS remap
Roof mount DVD
4x4 info activated
22nd Aug 2011 1:37 pm
geoff.
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
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CJNE
if you go back to the first post your see where i cut into the red wire
Ahh, yeah that works Is the battery placed to the right on RHD disco's or do you have an extra battery there?
My battery is on the left (when stood in from of the car).Mods so far:
D4 Bluetooth module + mic + sterring wheel controls
ACM
BAS remap
Roof mount DVD
4x4 info activated
22nd Aug 2011 1:55 pm
geoff.
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Location: West kent
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yes battery on the right if looking from the front of car
you may need to extend the green wire to run round to your FBH.
geoff
22nd Aug 2011 2:32 pm
Robbie
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I used a paperclip to push in the metal tang on the red pin 2 whilst pulling quite firmly on the wire. It was tricky but it came out cleanly - third hand would have helped.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
Since my battery is on the other side i'll run an extended cable to the battery and place the unit in the spare battery box, that way i can hopefully use the same cable if/when i get a dual battery setup .
I was trying to follow the original red cable in hopes of finding where it connects in the other end and plug in there but it wasn't an easy job so i gave up on that idea.Mods so far:
D4 Bluetooth module + mic + sterring wheel controls
ACM
BAS remap
Roof mount DVD
4x4 info activated
23rd Aug 2011 7:06 am
yogi972
Member Since: 05 Jun 2011
Location: Kineton
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is it supposed to smoke?? :D
Great service pete
Got my 'package' this morning at work, and luckily it was my half day so was able to fit it,
easy ten minutes job, max.
and the ikkle FBH fired up straight away...
as for the smoke, erm.....
well some kind chap waxoiled my car t'other week and got some on the exhaust
Roll on the frosty mornings
Many thanks again
Mick
23rd Aug 2011 1:54 pm
bellautos
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Location: NorthYorkshire
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Your very welcome Mick, im glad you had it fitted and working in no time.
Pete
23rd Aug 2011 6:42 pm
Robbie
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Pete,
I saw no socket or suchlike on the controller to add the GSM module for kit 2. Is the box designed to be taken apart by the end user to add the kit when it is available?Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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Location: NorthYorkshire
Posts: 2532
Hi
If you want to add your own gsm module there are to places inside the box on the pcb for you to connect the 2 gms wires to. If you are intending to do it let me know and ill create a pcb picture for you.
Finally got the time to fit it, was an easy job and it worked like a charm on first try, great product Mods so far:
D4 Bluetooth module + mic + sterring wheel controls
ACM
BAS remap
Roof mount DVD
4x4 info activated
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