Member Since: 02 Mar 2013
Location: Essex
Posts: 48
Bluetooth install
First off i know this topic has been covered to death, but something still remains unclear... all advice most welcome.
I have a 2005 HSE, it has the voice command button (and the wonderfully annoying women (not the wife) that doesn't understand any commands) so I assume it has a mic, but it does not have the phone green or red buttons on the steering wheel.
So, I need bluetooth asap, what kit do I go for?
The ideas so far are;
- install the phone kit VUB501150 and then the nokia bluetooth module (once i find one for sale)
- or fit a parrot system (not a fan of these)
- or remove the radio and fit a third party unit that has bluetooth and loads of other features (I have a brand new third party double din unit available now).
The last option if very interesting as I don't need to purchase anything besides the wiring loom and the surround but I've read that the touch screen satnav is connected to the headunit and won't work without it.
Can someone straighten this out for me and point me to somewhere where I can buy the bits.
Cheers
13th Mar 2013 11:53 am
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
wouldnt bother with the aftermarket LR kit (VUB501150) its very old / you cant get the bluetooth / very limited functions
why not go for the factory fit bluetooth
you would need
bluetooth module ( d4 one is best and easiest to fit )
most cable to connect to fibre optics ( i do a plug and play lead )
steering wheel buttons
get it enabled ...thats itG4 Gone ...but not forgotten
13th Mar 2013 12:07 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
oh ...if you remove the factory radio ...a lot more than the screen will stop working ...including the amp / speakers / the settings on the dash board to name a fewG4 Gone ...but not forgotten
13th Mar 2013 12:08 pm
MadHatter
Member Since: 02 Mar 2013
Location: Essex
Posts: 48
Thanks Wiggs,
Amps and things I'm happy to replace but settings being lost sounds like a can of worms you shouldn't open, so i won't.
So where do I go and what do I buy? and cost?
(I spoke to Cartronics the other day who wanted £700 to retrofit... think not)
I'm up and down the country a fair bit and i'm happy to travel if someone has the parts and knows what they are doing.
13th Mar 2013 12:21 pm
Woolmeister
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Chandler's Ford
Posts: 3457
I did the Parrot thing and decided within the first day it wasn't for me (too much clutter on the dash). The D4 Bluetooth is completely transparent.
If Voice Control can't understand your commands then there's a possibility that your mic cable has broken (as they do).
Parts Required - budget for about £350.
Land Rover parts
There’s a possibility that some of these part numbers have been superseded. Always best to check with Nick (PM “The Large One†on DISCO3.CO.UK) at Yeovil Land Rover Parts Department what the latest part number is. Nick is on holiday at the moment but is back towards the end of the month.
1 x LR025842 - Discovery 4 Bluetooth Module
1 x XPD500510WVH - Steering wheel switches with red/green phone buttons
1 x XVC000050 - Microphone (a RRS part but fits the D3 perfectly)
Other parts/components
Automotive speaker cable*
Automotive 5A cable (Red)
Automotive 5A cable (Black)
MOST Cable (from Wiggs)
Automotive Earth Stud 6mm Ring Connector
Bullet connectors
Heatshrink tubing
2 pin connector
* Only needed if the existing microphone cable between the interior light cluster and the back of the head unit is broken (most likely)
Tools required
Torx T20 Screwdriver/Screwdriver Bit
Wire Cutters
Crimping Tool
10mm Socket/Spanner
Soldering iron & solder
Long-nosed pliers
Airbag removal tool (I recommend the one that DISCO3.CO.UK member “Hess†sells)
Small electrical screwdriver
The only slightly awkward bit is cutting a slot out of your steering wheel cowling for the red/green telephone switches. I used a Dremel tool to do mine. The rest is easy. You will also need your microphone and Bluetooth enabling by somebody who has a Faultmate. Wiggs, Geoff., Flack and Bodsy can all do this, depending on where in the country you are.
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13th Mar 2013 12:40 pm
MadHatter
Member Since: 02 Mar 2013
Location: Essex
Posts: 48
Hi Steve,
top response from you both, many thanks.
The voice instructions is more likely to be my fault, I doubt LR will recognise "for f'k sake shut up women" after I hit the button by mistake.
£350 is what I was expecting plus a fitting cost.
Ideally I'd like to give the car + £xx to someone and let them get on with it.
Would LR do this sort of work or anyone here up for it?
13th Mar 2013 1:14 pm
Woolmeister
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Chandler's Ford
Posts: 3457
I doubt LR would do this for you but might be worth you dropping a PM to Geoff. (that's Geoff. with a dot) who is experienced in fitting and enabling these and has been known to occasionally venture north of the river.
Either way, you're still going to need a MOST cable from Wiggs for it to work.
I did mine myself and got Geoff. to enable me with his Faultmate MSV2. Having considered all the options, I'm happy that I went with this Bluetooth install. The sound quality is outstanding and is completely transparent in the car. The Parrot kits are nice from the point of view that they allow you to stream music over Bluetooth as well. The LR D4 module is not capable of this.
Cheers,
Steve2021 BMW iX3 Premier Edition in Carbon Black ⚡️🔌
2019 Škoda Kodiaq 2.0 Tdi 190 DSG Sportline in Quartz Grey. Excellent vehicle. Gone.
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2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual in Zermatt Silver with Ebony Cloth (143k) Gone, but now patrolling the Asia section of the West Midlands Safari Park!
13th Mar 2013 1:22 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
you dont need a mic ...you already have oneG4 Gone ...but not forgotten
13th Mar 2013 3:42 pm
MadHatter
Member Since: 02 Mar 2013
Location: Essex
Posts: 48
Thanks chaps,
Once I get the car back I'll speak to Nick and Geoff.
Wiggs, how much is your cable?
Cheers
16th Mar 2013 10:19 am
wiggs
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Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
Pm'd you G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
16th Mar 2013 1:54 pm
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MadHatter
I can recommend wiggs D4 bluetooth upgrade i've had no issues since its been fitted about a year ago,you get all your contacts up on the radio screen and the dash screen,no pairing issues and the sound quality is excellent Wanted D4s non runners pm for competitive price.
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16th Mar 2013 2:11 pm
MadHatter
Member Since: 02 Mar 2013
Location: Essex
Posts: 48
woody32 wrote:
MadHatter
I can recommend wiggs D4 bluetooth upgrade i've had no issues since its been fitted about a year ago,you get all your contacts up on the radio screen and the dash screen,no pairing issues and the sound quality is excellent
Cheers Woody, the car is due back to me in a few days so ill give the parts guy named above a call to get the parts arranged.
23rd Mar 2013 10:24 pm
Sketch08
Member Since: 22 Jun 2020
Location: Farmborough
Posts: 5
Hi sorry if this post is a bit old but really want to get this bluetooth D4 installed on my D3 2009.
Can anyone recommend who I can go to get the bluetooth D4 enabled??
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