Thread: Replacing head unit in Disco 3 - Help Please

Hi,


I have a 2006 Disco 3 (S Model). It has the basic land rover stereo in it. This needs replacing as buttons broke and not good with CD's.


I've bought a new Sony DDIN to go and but needed some advice re swapping them over.


I tried to take it to a local car electrical place today and they refused to do it stating it could mess up the onboard computer etc if they hard wired it in.
On the other hand, a non local land rover dealer told me it is possible without any issues. Just need the right connections etc.


Has anyone here managed to swap theirs? I have looked on Google and the UK is awash with a wiring harness/adapter that converts the landy connections into a normal ISO one. As far as I can tell I can then just get the Sony adapter cable and connect the two.


Any help or advice much appreciated. The Adapter is ref CT20LR02.


Many thanks

Hi Tim,
Yes, I swapped the std base (CD400) stereo in my previous D3 with a Sony double din unit. Here is the list of what you need:
1) Facia
2) Harness Adaptor
3) Fakra to DIN Antenna adaptor
4) Steering wheel control adapter - you also need to add the steering wheel stereo control buttons!

It is pretty easy to get this together nowadays - as they're all available from Aerpro:
Landrover Discovery 3 2005-2009 | Aerpro Vehicle Specific

Let me know if you need any further information.
Cheers,
Rob