Retrofitting missing factory options to new-ish LR's; FL2, Evoque, D3/D4, RRS, etc...

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Originally Posted by Cambo351

Sent you a PM mate.


Well it gets even worse the more I look into it.

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If your D4 with the HK branded system has the headphone sockets/panels/controls in the rear doors, then it should be straight forward to upgrade to the surround sound. i think...

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Perhaps the reason subsequent models are so right, is because they made a meal of this one...? Someone got a solid kick up the bum.

I'll aim to have a dig for cables this weekend... Thanks again for your help with this - sounds like i set quite a challenge!

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Originally Posted by veebs

I've all but given up on this idea I think - without the press-studs in the window antenna i'd be looking at an aftermarket solution, which then starts to raise questions around reception quality.

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OK I think I have a solution to the missing press studs.

I found the press studs from an electronic components supplier, and the electrically conductive adhesive to stick the stud to the antenna track on the window.

I'm going to try this on a friends 2010 D4 here in Sydney, see how it works out.

awesome - how did you go?

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Originally Posted by Cambo351

Well whoever it was at Land Rover responsible for the infotainment system in the early D4's needs whipping... far out they made a real mess of it... 66 different versions of the infotainment cabin wiring harness depending on the vehicle specification. Who signed off on that ?!?!?!

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OT, I know, but think of the cost of that! When Renault got into bed with Nissan they were appalled to find Nissan had 85 different steering wheels in their inventory, for then current and recent cars. Renault had 5. Bear in mind, car companies are required to keep certain stock levels on hand as spare parts over a certain life of each vehicle. 66 different harnesses is madness. Even Ford is smarter than that.

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Originally Posted by veebs

awesome - how did you go?

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Got the press studs, still waiting on the adhesive.

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Originally Posted by johntins

OT, I know, but think of the cost of that!....66 different harnesses is madness. Even Ford is smarter than that.

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It's totally baffling, especially when you look at a Jag from the same year and they have one or two different harnesses at most...

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Originally Posted by Cambo351

Got the press studs, still waiting on the adhesive.

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Wicked.

Just this stuff isn't it?

Wire Glue 9ml | Jaycar Electronics

No this stuff Permatex(R) Rear Window Defogger Electrically Conductive Tab Adhesive - Permatex

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Originally Posted by veebs

awesome - how did you go?

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Glued them on today, worked out well, have continuity with the antenna wires on the glass so I'm calling it a success.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/06/338.jpg

the instructions say wait 24hrs until putting any strain on the joint, so I'll have to see when I get access to this D4 again, probably not for a couple more weeks.

But I'm confident in this method, looks like a winner.

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Originally Posted by Cambo351

Glued them on today, worked out well, have continuity with the antenna wires on the glass so I'm calling it a success.

the instructions say wait 24hrs until putting any strain on the joint, so I'll have to see when I get access to this D4 again, probably not for a couple more weeks.

But I'm confident in this method, looks like a winner.

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Exciting times - hope is restored!