Thread: new head unit

Originally Posted by Scouse

I don't think the 2004 Classic had steering wheel controls.

thats cos mines not a classic---

thanks everyone mine does have steering wheel controls which i would like to keep if possable so i better have a look around to see what i can get i do like the alpine unit and i havnt got enough spare $$$ to do all the speakers too much as id like to

Hi John, just put a jvc headunit in my Disco last weekend.

It was a KDR- 816 ($400) it has Ipod/Iphone connectivity for both charging and playing (even works with Iphone 4!) It has built in bluetooth handsfree with an external mic that you just run inside the A pillar and clip up near the sun visor, has a front AUX and USB input as well as an old school CD player.

YOU CAN EVEN CHANGE THE LIGHTS ON THE THING TO WHATEVER COLOUR YOU WANT- LAND ROVER GREEN!

You CAN keep the steering wheel controls easily with a PAC - SWI Jack.

Search on ebay get one from the USA while the dollars good - I did, cost me $60 delivered instead of $110.

I have no hesitation recommending this setup - it FITS PERFECTLY, was easy to install (did it myself) and has everything i need from a Headunit and sounds great.

P.S. Supercheap have 25% off car sound including JVC for the next couple of days.

Here is a pic.

JVC have the KDR-716 which has all the features of the 816 but without some fancy audio processor bizzo. It's on sale for $260 at supercheap.

i bought the jvc unit today as the price was very good so i have removed my head unit to see if im up to the challenge


and im confronted with this and carnt find a wireing diagram in any of the disco manuals





so any help would be appreciated
i have fount the steering control kits on ebay pac -swi that mattyg suggested so ill organise one of these
and im guessing i need to change ariel plugs dick smiths maybe

should i be pulling the dash apart to fit the new one too or can i slide it into the existing hole
thanks again
jb

Antenna plugs are universal so except that yours looks damaged in the last pics (unless it swivels or is pre-bent).You cant just fit a new end either the inner wire is very fine and I've never been able to solder one.

No matter what head unit you have they are all single DIN std (same as your existing) so any other single din will fit. You just have to replace the matal sleeve that the radio fits into. Instructions will show how to make it stay there, but it usually involves bending some tabs of metal out behind the panel. You'll probably need to do the opposite to remove the old sleeve.

Does anyone have a line on the adaptors to go between your existing wiring and new units and also how to ID your LR unit to work out what to buy?

There are a number of variations to the theme for aerial plugs, however, there are also as many adapters available. Once the head unit is out, take it to your audio place and get the required adapter.
If you do a search for :harness adapters" you may well find and ISO to landrover adapter that allows you to hook up the head unit to the adapter by matching colours, and then pluging the other end directly into your factory harness
Try this Land Rover Discovery car radio installation adaptors
or: LANDROVER application charts

All Discovery 1 and 2 are ISO harnessed. If you pull the stereo unit wires out a little further you will find another set of plugs. This is the ISO plug set. For what ever brand of head unit you buy, providing it is a 'name' brand, you should be able to by an Aerpro adaptor for the unit to ISO. There is no need to cut any wires.