Thread: Disco 3 AUX help

Hi - welcome!

I suggest that the aux input is connected from DVD player - directly into the back of the head unit. They usually cut the (IIRC!) red, blue and black cables (right/left/ground) cables which head down to kick panel and then on behind the cigarette socket in console... then take output from dvd directly to head unit.

As there is only one aux input - you would need to install a switch - to either have aux in from DVD or other source, like:

DVD -----------> RCA cable -------> input 1 on Switch ----> head unit

source --------> RCA cable -------> input 2 on Switch ----> head unit

I'm hoping this answered your question. If not, maybe ask the question again.

Cheers,
Rob

Originally Posted by jonesy63

Hi - welcome!

I suggest that the aux input is connected from DVD player - directly into the back of the head unit. They usually cut the (IIRC!) red, blue and black cables (right/left/ground) cables which head down to kick panel and then on behind the cigarette socket in console... then take output from dvd directly to head unit.

As there is only one aux input - you would need to install a switch - to either have aux in from DVD or other source, like:

DVD -----------> RCA cable -------> input 1 on Switch ----> head unit

source --------> RCA cable -------> input 2 on Switch ----> head unit

I'm hoping this answered your question. If not, maybe ask the question again.

Cheers,
Rob

Thanks for the response Rob,
Do you know where they cut the cables? I don't mind having no DVD sound coming through the speakers as the headphones can be used. If I can, I'll install a switch, but only if it is going to be a hassle free procedure.

Thanks

Nothing in a 2006 Landrover is hassle free

Im going to guess they cut them behind the head unit. Its not hard to get the head unit out to look, though be careful that the little metal clips that hold the dash trim in dont go missing - you'll never find them again.

If its not there then they may have cut into it behind the glovebox. I would take the alpine unit out and have a look-see in case you can find it from there. You could hopefully trace the wires from the dvd unit to the connection. I dont think its a fun job to pull out the glovebox.

Regarding the switch, i would only put one in of you need the dvd player and aux at the same time, and you wanted the the DVD sound to play through the stereo sometimes, otherwise just splice an Aux connection in and/or cut the dvd connection.

For pics and stuff on wiring in an aux connection check this post:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php?p=2480291

Its a different head unit but its a similar process. It also has a link to a video for dash trim removal too.

Best of luck!

Cheers

Dan

Originally Posted by Meken

Nothing in a 2006 Landrover is hassle free

Very true

Originally Posted by Disco-tastic

Im going to guess they cut them behind the head unit. Its not hard to get the head unit out to look, though be careful that the little metal clips that hold the dash trim in dont go missing - you'll never find them again.

If its not there then they may have cut into it behind the glovebox. I would take the alpine unit out and have a look-see in case you can find it from there. You could hopefully trace the wires from the dvd unit to the connection. I dont think its a fun job to pull out the glovebox.

Regarding the switch, i would only put one in of you need the dvd player and aux at the same time, and you wanted the the DVD sound to play through the stereo sometimes, otherwise just splice an Aux connection in and/or cut the dvd connection.

For pics and stuff on wiring in an aux connection check this post:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php?p=2480291

Its a different head unit but its a similar process. It also has a link to a video for dash trim removal too.

Best of luck!

Cheers

Dan

Thanks Dan,
Do you think it's going to be easier to remove the head unit or the glovebox? Whilst you said taking apart the glove box would be hard, I can't imagine the head unit being easier.
Cheers

Originally Posted by VSD2020

Thanks Dan,
Do you think it's going to be easier to remove the head unit or the glovebox? Whilst you said taking apart the glove box would be hard, I can't imagine the head unit being easier.
Cheers

Have you got the workshop disc???
Available from AULRO,see here https://www.davesitshop.com/emporium/
Andrew

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Have you got the workshop disc???
Available from AULRO,see here https://www.davesitshop.com/emporium/
Andrew

Nope, but it looks good.Will look into it further tomorrow.