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Member Since: 27 Aug 2020
Location: Ditchling
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New owner - ICE install advise please

Hi all

I am just about to buy a Disco 3 2.7 TD V6 GS, still not decided which so I want to make the ICE upgrade as easy as possible.

I want replace the head unit with a carplay double din unit such as this https://www.halfords.com/technology/car-au...55917.html (they won't be fitting it!).

Now from what I have read here, the best bet is to get one with the most basic radio, single CD, no sat nav. If so, I should just be able to swap it out using a fascia adapter and wiring adapter, correct? I will just use Google maps via car play so no sat nav required,

Can you also advise:
- Is it possible to get steering wheel controls working?
- Do I need anything else e.g. amp, speakers?
- Will all the speakers work?
- Will I lose any functionality in the car?
- Where is best place to get it fitted?

Thanks

Hal.
  
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United Kingdom 2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 4

If you do a search there are loads of posts on this subject
  
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- Is it possible to get steering wheel controls working? Yes - I think you need an additional adaptor
- Do I need anything else e.g. amp, speakers? - No
- Will all the speakers work? - Yes
- Will I lose any functionality in the car? - Some models have adjustments that can be made via the dash. You will loose the ability to change them.
- Where is best place to get it fitted? - DO it yourself

You will need to bring an ignition supply up from the cigar lighter (green/white wire) to the headunit so that it comes on automatically with the ignition
  
Post #217024627th Aug 2020 11:02 am
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OK thanks all, sounds simple enough.
  
Post #217024827th Aug 2020 11:14 am
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pwheeldon
 


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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Which system do you have? if it has the map then you will need the bypass loom, I used the Connects2 one available on eBay with no issues. If its the base model then you just need the basic loom, again available on eBay. Connects2 also do a steering wheel kit which I haven't used but would assume itd be OK based on other Connects2 kit I have used. You will also need the fascia and double din frame. I would suggest buying these together as not all frames fit the fascia. You will also need a Fakra to aerial adaptor.

Fascia:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CT24LR04-Double...2749.l2649

Bypass loom:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CT51-LR01-Car-S...2749.l2649

If possible I would try to get everything from one seller that way if there are anyissues you have a single point of contact. The frame I had didnt fit the fascia and I ended up having to file it out to get the frame to fit.
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Post #217025727th Aug 2020 12:00 pm
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I haven't bought it yet, I was going to get the most basic one possible (without the sat nav and screen) so that I can replace it easily with something more modern.
So I am after an GS not HSE.
  
Post #217028827th Aug 2020 2:44 pm
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Pete K
 


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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Rimini RedDiscovery 3

Is it worth missing out on heated windscreen, heated seats, parking sensor (if they work), xenons, electric seats, sunroof just to be easier to change the headunit Razz. only you can answer that.
  
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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

Another option keeping all the functions including OE screen is this, using Car play or Android auto there's a video on facebook of it all working, a UK based guy imports them

https://pixelsfixed.co.uk/pixelsfixed/appl...a-navtool/

https://www.navtool.com/land-rover-lr3-200...rplay.aspx
 
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