Aux input in MY11 Defenders?

[jc109]

Hi there,

Does anyone know if the stereo head unit in the current Defender has any facility whatsoever for an auxiliary input?

I know there's nothing on the front, but is there some way I could dodgy up a connection behind it somehow? I'd be more than happy to just have a wire tucked away with a 3.5mm jack ready for use.

I'm trying to avoid replacing the head unit during the warranty period.

Cheers.

[juddy]

You need one of these, i think there around $400 plus fitting....

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/627.jpg

Audio Connectivity System

Part No: LR007467

Link lead installation to integrate iPod Nano Gen 1, 2 and 3, iPod Video 30 + 60 + 80Gb, Classic, iPhone and iPod Touch into the vehicle audio speaker system. In addition the link lead also acts as a charger for your iPod device.iPod not included.iPod is a registered product of Apple.Radio and single CD (not shown) Part No. XQE500350. Radio, Single CD and MP3 Connectivity (not shown) Part no. XQE500563.

[Bushie]

Have a hunt around on the net, what make is the stereo unit ?

I found this for my 10yo pioneer unit
Gutterslide.com - Pioneer IP-BUS Hack (http://www.stereophonik.com/gutterslide/IP-BUS_Hack/)

Martyn

[jc109]

Juddy:

I tried that. That cable is an accessory for the upgraded stereo option that I tried to get in accordance with LR's website. No joy. Unavailable as an option here in Aus apparently. So...we can get a whole car sent over here but not a stereo... Go figure. I don't see how I can connect that cable to the stock unit, unless anyone knows of something hidden away out of sight.

Bushie:

The brand of stereo? As far as I know it just says Land Rover on it. I have no idea.

[miky]

You need one of these, i think there around $400 plus fitting....

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/02/627.jpg

Audio Connectivity System

Part No: LR007467

Link lead installation to integrate iPod Nano Gen 1, 2 and 3, iPod Video 30 + 60 + 80Gb, Classic, iPhone and iPod Touch into the vehicle audio speaker system. In addition the link lead also acts as a charger for your iPod device.iPod not included.iPod is a registered product of Apple.Radio and single CD (not shown) Part No. XQE500350. Radio, Single CD and MP3 Connectivity (not shown) Part no. XQE500563.

133 pound approx $215 plus postage from UK.
An expensive connector. There must be a cheaper way.

My MY10 does not have a connector, and I didnt think the MY11 has one either, unless you have a UK Defender of course.

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[juddy]

Juddy:

I tried that. That cable is an accessory for the upgraded stereo option that I tried to get in accordance with LR's website. No joy. Unavailable as an option here in Aus apparently. So...we can get a whole car sent over here but not a stereo... Go figure. I don't see how I can connect that cable to the stock unit, unless anyone knows of something hidden away out of sight.

Bushie:

The brand of stereo? As far as I know it just says Land Rover on it. I have no idea.

Funny one this, as this adaptor is on the LRA web site, I am sure when i asked the same question when i bought new they said it was not available here, however, i do have a price in my head for one fitted by the dealer.

As for fitting a OZ spec LR Defender radio, the wording clearly states its for a single cd/radio, i cant see these being different to the uk ones, best bet would be to take out the unit and check for a aux/input port.

Or and this would be cheaper, and a better unit, a pioneer, sony, clarion, kenwood etc etc head unit with either 3.5 jack out, or with a ipod cable.

you will just need the iso adaptor cable....

[one_iota]

I wouldn't worry about the Warranty period...the standard unit has appalling reception and can't be plugged into.

I tossed mine and installed a Pioneer unit for $200 and now, on a country run, I can listen to the radio or my ipod where as previously it was only the sound of the wind, the tyres and the engine.

BTW I did try one of those fm transmitting devices for the Ipod but the electronics in the car interferred with the signal.

[drivesafe]

Does this adaptor enables the control of the iPod from the steering wheel buttons or is it just an audio input?

[dullbird]

As Mahn said toss it and put a new one in first thing I did in my defender

if your really that worried about the warranty get a professional installer to put it in