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    Stereo Wiring Harness Disco 2005

    Hi,

    I want to put a new JVC head unit (a KD-BT1 with bluetooth and US into my Disco Classic 2005, it would replace the original single slot CD unit.

    I want to DIY it if I can, I've installed one of these units before but on a Japanese car which was very easy! I'm imagining the Disco will be more complex!

    Any tips? And is there a pre-made wiring harness I can buy anywhere to convert the current harness to the new JVC harness.

    Thanks for any help!

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    I think the current harness is referred to as an ISO connection. My understanding is you can do it, but I haven't as yet. If I do it will be to replace the unit with an iPod connected one.

    If you go to a good car audio fitter (not one that just does doof-doof stuff but more the audiophile) you will probably get some good advice on what is needed.
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    I used an iso to jvc head unit harness in my disco made by Aerpro available from autobarn for $15.
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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangie View Post
    I used an iso to jvc head unit harness in my disco made by Aerpro available from autobarn for $15.
    Ditto. I found it at Autobarn, plugged straigh in, very easy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Signal1 View Post
    Ditto. I found it at Autobarn, plugged straigh in, very easy.
    Did it still allow the steering wheel controls to work?

    Can you give a part number/name?
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    IIRC the part no. for mine was APP8PIO as I was installing a Pioneer HU and they doen't list LR Vehicles on their site.

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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangie View Post
    I used an iso to jvc head unit harness in my disco made by Aerpro available from autobarn for $15.
    Fantastic, that'll make life easier, no soldering iron!

    Does the JVC unit just slot in as a replacement for the current unit, or do you need a new fascia plate or anything like that?

    My next question was going to be about the steering wheel controls for volume and band, anyone got any good tips for getting them to work?

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    Quote Originally Posted by dm_td5 View Post
    Did it still allow the steering wheel controls to work?

    Can you give a part number/name?
    Quote Originally Posted by Signal1 View Post
    IIRC the part no. for mine was APP8PIO as I was installing a Pioneer HU and they doen't list LR Vehicles on their site.

    Refer Aerpro INTERNATIONAL : APP8PIO : Pioneer to ISO Harness 14 Pin | NEW PRODUCTS | First Choice in Car Audio Accessories & Digital Media Accessories
    Forgot a bit sorry. I don't have steering wheel controls so can't provide advice on that area. I know mine has the wiring should I wish to retro fit the buttons but not sure how she would work. Perhaps new HU are designed with steering wheel controls in mind considering they are more common now compared to when my HU was released...some 6 years ago.

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    Does anyone have a tip as to how to get the CD player out of the Disco, I can only see some holes that don't look like they have screws, do I need some sort of tool?

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    Quote Originally Posted by emdeex View Post
    Fantastic, that'll make life easier, no soldering iron!

    Does the JVC unit just slot in as a replacement for the current unit, or do you need a new fascia plate or anything like that?

    My next question was going to be about the steering wheel controls for volume and band, anyone got any good tips for getting them to work?
    Pulled out the old plugged the harness in and slid in the new, didnt even change the cradle. Not sure about the sw controls but i guess if they connect thru the loom they should still be active ?
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