2007 D3 SE - no mp3's??? :(

[Presto]

Hi All,

I just picked up my 2007 D3 SE and was pretty dissapointed that the stereo can't play mp3's!!?? :( ....was this reserved for the premium audio system only?

Also searched the car for some time for the Aux plug socket, and then did a search on here to find it's only used for a factory/dealer fitted DVD or the premium system?? :(

[WhiteD3]

No AUX socket. You have to fit one yourself which is pretty easy I think. There's a thread here somehwere for this.

[boolyb]

you can wire in a jack plug to aux wiring on stereos with six buttons,
if you have stereo with nine preset buttons you already have a jack plug in rear of centre console, call australs and ask for brian for more info

[WhiteD3]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/77817-d3-ipod-connection-pics.html

[101RRS]

Hi All,

I just picked up my 2007 D3 SE and was pretty dissapointed that the stereo can't play mp3's!!?? :( ....was this reserved for the premium audio system only?

Also searched the car for some time for the Aux plug socket, and then did a search on here to find it's only used for a factory/dealer fitted DVD or the premium system?? :(

I thought the 07 D3 SE was basically the same trim standard as the 07 RRS. So yours does not have a six stacker radio in the dash but the earlier single CD? If it is the 6 stacker it should play MP3s.

If yours does have an Aux socket it is in the back of the centre console behind a flap - designed to be used by noisy teenagers in the back seat - not silly old farts in the front.

Garry

[Presto]

Thanks for your replies.

I have the single CD unit, not the 6 stacker, hence why I wasted 30 mins of my life searching for an Aux socket that doesn't exist, even though the button on the unit itself sits there proudly..... :mad:

I've found a few threads on fitting the aux socket, so I'll give that a go. It's seems there 3 options:
1. Remove the head unit and wire in jack plug at the socket.
2. Remove passenger kick panel and wire to plug there (see link above)
3. Remove blanking plate/pocket at back of centre console (where the premium sound pack equipped cars have a number of input options + 12v socket), and dig around for the connector that would have been used in the higher spec models.

This is a good thread that covers all 3 options: DISCO3.CO.UK - View topic - Aux connector (http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic17945.html?highlight=aux)



The lack of mp3 support is more annoying! I've just sold a 6 year old Rav4 that had a 6 disk changer and mp3 support, so I expected the D3 to have it! I know I should have checked before buying, but I was in wonderland signing the docs!! :angel: ...not that it would have stopped me :p