Trip computer/main message centre upgrade on base-model
I understand how retrofitting the base-model steering wheel with the buttons gives cruise-control and radio-controls.
So, does replacing the indicator stork, which doesn't have the "i" button with one that does, activate the trip computer-cum-main message centre?Discovery 3 TDV6 5-Seat
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Td5 Alive remap, rubber mats, fixed tow bar, disco3.co.uk sticker.
Manual gearbox - steel springs - 17" wheels. No tinted windows, no leather, no terrain response, no foglights, no xenons, no trip computer, no side steps, no mud flaps, no A-frame, no spot lights, no lamp guards, no sat nav, no winch, no roof rack, no RAI, no PDC, no bluetooth, no ipod connectivity, no clear indicators and no bright finish trim.
The indicator stalk does have the "i" botton on a base model or at least it does on mine!!. What year & model are we talkin here?.
17th Feb 2008 11:15 pm
Neil Pettersen
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Reto-fitting the cruise buttons does not give you cruise control.....
thats a CANBUS alteration too.......10FC does these.
The retro-fitted steering wheel radio controls donot give me the i button HSE
settings menu ie. no auto door lock at 5mph etc
I've still got basic SE i button fuctions only.
18th Feb 2008 2:45 am
CFB
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Neil Pettersen wrote:
Reto-fitting the cruise buttons does not give you cruise control.....
thats a CANBUS alteration too.......10FC does these.
It did for me, mine is a 2007 GS Auto and the cruise worked from the off once the buttons were fitted, not sure if that was a fluke or not though.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
Wouldnt it cost LR less if they didnt fit the ECU for CC etc, or do the buttons cost a bomb ?Ben
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18th Feb 2008 9:27 am
SN
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You have to compare the cost of 'overfitting' each vehicle to a standard set of parts and standard work instructions for the staff, against the extra labour costs that would be required to handle build variations earlier upstream.
I think you'll find its at worst cost neutral and more likely cheaper, per vehicle, to manufacture them "all the same" upto a certain point on the line - and thus lower spec vehicles end up with some non-functional parts fittedSteve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
18th Feb 2008 9:52 am
Neil Pettersen
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cotefarmboy wrote:
Neil Pettersen wrote:
Reto-fitting the cruise buttons does not give you cruise control.....
thats a CANBUS alteration too.......10FC does these.
It did for me, mine is a 2007 GS Auto and the cruise worked from the off once the buttons were fitted, not sure if that was a fluke or not though.
I remember you mentioning this Andy
I think you may have been lucky.
Wish the radio button retrofit gave me settings window
The indicator stalk does have the "i" botton on a base model or at least it does on mine!!. What year & model are we talkin here?.
Mine's a 55-reg 5-seat manual with coil-springs. The "i" button works in conjunction with the radio controls but I only have these as a retro-fit, so I take it you can't have "i" without factory-fit radio controls.
I would think that the trip computer function just needs enabling using the CANBUS system. But it would be good to know for sure.Discovery 3 TDV6 5-Seat
Zambesi Silver
Td5 Alive remap, rubber mats, fixed tow bar, disco3.co.uk sticker.
Manual gearbox - steel springs - 17" wheels. No tinted windows, no leather, no terrain response, no foglights, no xenons, no trip computer, no side steps, no mud flaps, no A-frame, no spot lights, no lamp guards, no sat nav, no winch, no roof rack, no RAI, no PDC, no bluetooth, no ipod connectivity, no clear indicators and no bright finish trim.
18th Feb 2008 11:39 am
PaulP
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Neil Pettersen wrote:
Wish the radio button retrofit gave me settings window
Hi Neil,
If I'm not mistaken, the appearance of the settings menu is not related to fitting the cruise/radio buttons.
You're right that you do need the radio buttons fitted to be able to navigate through the settings menu, but from what I remember the bit you actually need to install is the memory module for the seats (I think it goes under the drivers seat). This is where all of the 'settings' are actually stored.
Again, you'd probably need to get it activated too....
Cheers,
Paul2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
18th Feb 2008 12:10 pm
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Really interesting this post as i am looking to do the same but can someone tell me what 10FC is??
cheers
Jay
19th Feb 2014 9:55 am
Neil Pettersen
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10FC is Ten For Cash , who no longer posts here .
19th Feb 2014 10:18 am
Jayspark26 Reach for the stars
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ah Thanks for that... i have the base 5 model and i am looking to put some upgrades on it i:e trip computer and cruise control but i have no idea where to start ?!?!?!
if you know anyone that retrofits these then that would be great!
cheers
jay
19th Feb 2014 10:25 am
Nodge68
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Sorry to drag up an old post.
Having fitted the steering wheel radio and CC controls, it would be nice if I can access the Settings Menu of the higher spec models. Is this possible? I've read conflicting information on the subject.
Thanks.Freelander SE 2005 Auto.
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17th Oct 2014 12:53 pm
parrafin23
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It all comes down to what Ipac you have, eighter Low line (no lcd) or highline (with lcd) to have the I button to work. It is possible to replace a lowline ipac to a highline ipac. It has to be brand spankin new and it needs to be "programed" to the car for it to work.
The cc is controlled via the engine control module to my knowledge. If speed controll is set to fitted in the CCF it should be plug'N'play.
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17th Oct 2014 5:27 pm
Nodge68
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My D3 has TR so has the LCD in the Ipac and the I button on the left hand stalk. I've fitted the CC switchs and radio switchs to the steering wheel. The radio controls work ok for the radio. I can't access the Settings Menu however.
The CC hasn't been activated yet.
I just can't find anything definitive on weather the settings menu can be added?Freelander SE 2005 Auto.
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