Defender steering wheels - radio interface?

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Just out of interest, do any of the Defender models have the radio functions and bluetooth controls on the steering wheel?

Has anyone fitted any of these sort of interface to the steering wheel of their 1990's Defender?

[weeds]

i guy i worked with pulled off the back of the remote off and mounted the front half with the buttons flush in the steering wheel.

he than extended the wires on the bulb/led thingy at the front of the remote (what is this bit called?) and mounted this on the back of the steering wheel so it pointed towards the radio........

quite clever and it worked well.............slow cornering the sensor thingy would be pointing towards the driver door therfore would not work

hope that makes sense

[inside]

I thought the point would be moot as you can't hear the radio in a Defender anyway.

[Larry]

I've seen the cruise control switches from a D2 on a Defender, so I guess you could do the same with radio controls.:)

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I thought the point would be moot as you can't hear the radio in a Defender anyway.Excuse me, You'll have to speak up, I've been driving Land Rovers since the 1960s. ;)

However with the new road rules brought in on 1st November for NSW drivers, I would like the bluetooth switches so I don't have to touch the phone and risk getting booked.

[Babs]

Excuse me, You'll have to speak up, I've been driving Land Rovers since the 1960s. ;)

However with the new road rules brought in on 1st November for NSW drivers, I would like the bluetooth switches so I don't have to touch the phone and risk getting booked.

Just bought a Sony deck from JB HI FI $299 on sale for $168. Has Bluetooth and MP3 iPod etc.

The salesman said it had the best clarity for Bluetooth, he was right I tested it, everyone who used to complained about my VMS Bluetooth in Hilux said the new Sony was fantastic, until I started the motor and started driving, I have no idea what they thought of it after that as I could not hear them nor them hear me. :D

Apart from that the Sony is great especially for $168. Model code if your interested is: Sony MEX-BT4050U

Heaps of features. Recommended.:cool:

[Biron]

Land Rover Defender Steering Wheel - Radio Interface – Australia


Check out these videos
Instructional Videos Discovery 4 | Land Rover UK (http://www.landrover.com/gb/en/lr/owners/instructional-videos/discovery4/)

(http://www.landrover.com/gb/en/lr/owners/instructional-videos/discovery4/)
Maybe you will find some very useful information and tips!

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Land Rover Defender Steering Wheel - Radio Interface – Australia
Check out these videos
Instructional Videos Discovery 4 | Land Rover UK (http://www.landrover.com/gb/en/lr/owners/instructional-videos/discovery4/)

(http://www.landrover.com/gb/en/lr/owners/instructional-videos/discovery4/)
Maybe you will find some very useful information and tips!Thanks Biron

I have a Discovery 4 and love the steering wheel interface, but I can't find a Defender steering wheel interface on the site. :BigCry:

Diana

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Just bought a Sony deck from JB HI FI $299 on sale for $168. Has Bluetooth and MP3 iPod etc.
...Hi Babs

I recently found a double DIN video entertainment system with Stereo radio/DVD/TV/Bluetooth/MP3/iPod/Rear camera/GPS turn by turn & preloaded with OziExplorer for a little more than the RRP of the Sony unit. So am a little interested in that unit.

[Judo]

I read the title of this thread as: Defender steering wheels - radio interference?

I thought, that seems a bit unlikely!! :D

[manic]

defender with integrated steering wheel buttons! No way.

Get an aftermarket stereo that comes with a steering wheel mountable remote
http://www.mp3car.com/attachments/fabrication/66097d1334620849-diy-steering-wheel-remote-for-cars-that-dosent-have-pioneer-cdsr100-steering-wheel-remote-control.jpg

[Babs]

Hi Babs

I recently found a double DIN video entertainment system with Stereo radio/DVD/TV/Bluetooth/MP3/iPod/Rear camera/GPS turn by turn & preloaded with OziExplorer for a little more than the RRP of the Sony unit. So am a little interested in that unit.

Sounds good, curious as to how you will get a double din in a single din slot?:o

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Because my Defender is an early 90s model and doesn't even have the single DIN slot. What I plan to fit is a Mud stuff Defender console which has a double DIN recess in the vertical face.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/1161.jpg

MUDSTUFF.CO.UK, MUD Defender Replacement Dashboard Console, Land Rover Defender Solutions: West Yorkshire (http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/MUD_defender_console.shtml)

See: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130-defender-county/162763-finally-fitted-my-mud-dash.html

[noogie]

How dare you consider a luxury on your deefer!
You need to take a long hard look at yourself.

Next you'll be asking for the aircon to work, and for water & dust to remain outside the cab.:o

[Lotz-A-Landies]

How dare you consider a luxury on your deefer!
You need to take a long hard look at yourself.

Next you'll be asking for the aircon to work, and for water & dust to remain outside the cab.:ooops sorry :oops2:

I keep walking outside see my D4 se, then think its a Land Rover and wonder why I can't have luxury in the Defender. :spudnikcry:

[noogie]

Forgiven!

Wouldn't mind comfy seats though!
[biggrin]

[Nera Donna]

Sounds good, curious as to how you will get a double din in a single din slot?:o

Two mobs are doing them now. Entreq and Alive Tuning
Alive are doing three different configurations as far as switch arrangements are concerned and there on an exchange basis with your old unit. Alive will colour code to your specifications.
Entreq only do two colours Matt black and gloss black and only one configuration. Non-exchange basis.
Both are very expensive and on my ‘wish list’.