Replacing The Stereo Head

[Dreamn]

I have been considering replacing the stereo head unit in our 2005 D3 TDV6 S since we purchased it a few months ago. The FM radio that constantly drops out into search mode even in areas where signal strength has never been an issue in other vehicles is giving my wife the willies. It looks as though it decided to pack it in a few days ago as it now just sits there lifeless with the ignition on. Checked the fuse behind the glove box and everything is in order there, so rather than going to the trouble of pulling the whole thing out to look for a possible a possible fuse (or other fault) at the back of the system I’ve decided now is the time for the replacement. While looking on the web for a double din option that would do the job I came across this http://www.smartauto24.com/land-rover/land-rover-head-unit . Has anybody had any experience with these? I read somewhere on the forums that Alpine also made one for the D3 but after looking at their Aussie web site I could only see one for the Range Rover which is out of my intended budget of around $1K anyway.

Cheers

Steve

[101RRS]

Some questions you will need to answer

Does it have Aust radio bands or US bands?

Is it compatible with the D3 speakers?

If fitted - is it compatible with steering wheel controls and the clock in the car computer.

Can you get Australian maps and updates?

You will need to get a blank double din facia to put it in.

Garry

[Dreamn]

Thanks for the reply Gary. To be honest I have absolutely no intention of buying one of these unless somebody else (preferably more than one) has had prior experience with one and would recommend it thus the relevant points you have raised would likely be confirmed as being compatible by them. This is simply a product I came across while exploring my options preferably from a local supplier as its likely that I’ll want it professionally fitted unless a simple plug and play fit is all that is required. The product I have linked here would have only been of interest to me if somebody here had said “Yes I purchased one, great product, happy to recommend it”.

My original post should have been a little clearer. I’m looking for a replacement product that will substitute the oem stereo head unit preferably a simply install possibly utilising a simple adaptor.

I’d prefer a double din however I had considered a single din player and putting a UHF in the other spot; Gps is not necessary but the ability to add one as an accessory at a later date may be handy; I have the S model that doesn’t have the steering wheel controls other than cruise control so the stereo control feature at the steering wheel is irrelevant to me, I cant see why I’d need to be overly concerned about the clock in the car computer; Bluetooth would be nice; usb or ipod connectivity a must, budget around $1000.00.

Other posts that i have found are either possibly outdated (a couple of years old), refer to products that are out of my intended budget, or I cant find reference to i.e the Alpine aftermarket unit I referred to in my original post (which may or may not be within my budget).

Steve

[chuck]

Steve

Freeway Car Radio in Malvern have a good system that fits exactly in the space where the factory sat nav goes.
They have some good photos on their web site.

You could then use the original spot to install UHF.

Not sure if it will meet your budget but it does have radio, sat nav, blue tooth etc etc.

Regards

Chuck

[CaverD3]

You can replace the Low Line Head unit with any single or double din unit. If you want decent sound replace the OEM speakers.