2 D4 questions - trailer wiring and ipod

[irondoc]

hi guys, sorting out my D4 order and have 2 questions, dealer is not the most knowledgable:

1) with the trailer plugs/electrics, i understand that all D4s have prewired electrics, so all you need is a connector to convert the landrover plug to whatever you have (which i assume is cheaper aftermarket)- is this correct?

2) is the ipod connectivity cable a specific cable for a discovery, or will any aftermarket cable suffice - i don't have an ipod, but will probably get one.

thanks
lucas

[tunnelthug]

Irondoc,

Landrovers have the standard UK 5 round pin plugs as you know - I have the same on a D3 and a simple external converter/ connector cable is all you need. As for the ipod, a standard headphone jack plugs into the auxilliary port behind the centre console, just above the rear passenger air-con vents (in a D3) - I presume a D4 is not too dissimilar. Ensure you have a double ended headphone jack cable and you will be able to play your ipod through the car stereo.

Hope that helps!

Cheers,

[roamer]

D4 has USB and Ipod sockets in console, and comes with the cable (mine did anyway), that way it charges the ipod
Cheers Ken.

[sniegy]

hi guys, sorting out my D4 order and have 2 questions, dealer is not the most knowledgable:

1) with the trailer plugs/electrics, i understand that all D4s have prewired electrics, so all you need is a connector to convert the landrover plug to whatever you have (which i assume is cheaper aftermarket)- is this correct?
Answer: Yes all Discovery 4's have pre wired electric's. Only use the black plug for Australia. They are wired as a std 7 pin round. If your trailer is wired to a 7 Pin flat, then you can pick up an adaptor plug from dealer or Bursons/Repco etc..

2) is the ipod connectivity cable a specific cable for a discovery, or will any aftermarket cable suffice - i don't have an ipod, but will probably get one.
Answer: You can only order the cable if you opt for the Sat Nav & is LR specific. If you do not opt for the Sat Nav (like i didnt) then you can get something like a Kensigton LiquidAUX Deluxe (as i have)
Kensington | Auxiliary Kits and Cables (http://www.smartmadesimple.com.au/products/default.aspx?SG=14000147&S=14001168)
& it plugs in with a 3.5mm stereo jack male to male lead to the rear of the centre console.
Just a note, If you do opt for the Sat Nav, Make sure the dealer orders the cable with the vehicle. As it does NOT come standard.

thanks
lucas

HTH

Cheers

[geoz]

D4 has USB and Ipod sockets in console, and comes with the cable (mine did anyway), that way it charges the ipod
Cheers Ken.

it will only come with a cable if you ordered the fancy sound system with the navigation. otherwise it'll have to be the aux jack in the back.