2. Fit the D4 system, I have done a search but struggling to find prices and the pros/cons of this over the D3 system.
3. Fit a Parrot. Got the MKI9200 in my other car and now I have modified the battery compartment on the remote control it is reasonably reliable, plus gives the advantage of an Ipod interface. It seems there is a Kram leadset which gives "proper" connection into the radio (Ipod audio from all the speakers via the LR head unit/amplifier using the aux input). This works out cheaper than the D3 install kit, the only drawback is that there is a lot of clutter associated with it (extra screen and controller).
If I go with options 1/2 I still want a way of connecting up the Ipod in a better way than using the headphone socket to the aux connector in the back. Any ideas?
23rd Apr 2015 7:24 pm
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D4 system seems to be the most popular upgrade - even for people with earlier D3 systems. A number of sponsors on here will supply and fit for you - have a search. I know Geoff posted a photo recently of a large pile of units he had taken delivery of.
On the iPod front, I fitted an extra set of aux sockets in the upper glovebox with a Belkin adapter for the iPod. The audio cable from the Belkin gets connected in to a connector in the passenger footwell. All very neat just a pain that you have to change tracks etc on the iPod. This was the sort of thing
There is a LR audio connectivity module you can fit but that's a much more expensive solution.2016 Skoda Octavia VRS Estate
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23rd Apr 2015 7:40 pm
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When you get around to filling in your vehicle profile we may be able to tailor the advice.
Go on, fill it in.
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When you get around to filling in your vehicle profile we may be able to tailor the advice
I have, when I look at my profile it even shows a little icon of it! But for some reason it isn't showing up on the forum....
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23rd Apr 2015 8:12 pm
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Well as you have an HSE it will have a MOST based audio, voice control and a microphone. Your best quality option is to add a D4 bluetooth module, MOST loop and steering wheel phone buttons.
The aftermarket LR D3 kit you have linked to is a nightmare to fit and of dubious quality; I don't rate them at all.
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24th Apr 2015 7:38 am
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beanie wrote:
Woody 32 is probably your nearest for the D4 retro fit, he's Taunton way
Yep woody has just taken a few kits of me for anybody who needs Bluetooth in Somerset ,Devon,Cornwall and surrounding areas
24th Apr 2015 8:04 am
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So there is a kit of all the bits I need for the D4 install then? Hmm - sounds a good option. I'm happy to do the install myself if there is a reasonable set of instructions though I don't have anything to enable it with at the moment. Was looking at getting the Gap IID but at £460 it is a bit pricey at the moment!
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24th Apr 2015 2:23 pm
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