Thread: Android Screen for D3/RRS - reverse camera, CarPlay, etc...

Originally Posted by Parso

Went to town on the cubby today and ran the peripheral wires before running out of time. Just got to sort out power and whether or not I need to do some more wiring for the reversing camera and we're golden.

How much of the cubby did you take out?

Originally Posted by Timhodgson

How much of the cubby did you take out?

Hey Tim.
If you have a dremel you'll have no problems!

I used a jab saw and a drill as I'm impatient and my dremel is next town over.

If you make small cut across under the upper liner the insert can be pulled off the plastic it's glued onto - you'll be to see better then.
Unscrew the cubby.
Cut through the plastic along the top and just pull out. Just don't cut into the aircon surrounds.

Hopefully the photos help.

Originally Posted by Cambo@oldjaguar

The ACC power I took from one of the cigarette lighters at the bottom of the console, I think from memory the one on the right turns on/off with the ignition.

Surprisingly with the Xonrich screen the reverse gear detection is via CANbus, there was no need to connect a reverse trigger wire.


I don't know but if you find one, put him in touch with me!

Thanks Cambo! I'll hopefully get to it tomorrow! I suspect the units are all the same and will save me the hassle of doing any extra work up back.

Originally Posted by DiscoDB

For the reverse trigger, you can always add a mini fuse tap to fuse number 5 at the fuse box behind the glove box - this feeds the reverse lights.

For acc power tap either fuse 19, 34, or 47 - these feed the accessory power sockets. Pick one which is lightly loaded.

For permanent 12v supply, tap fuse 8 - trailer battery feed.

Note: this is for D3

I have been looking everywhere for this information DiscoDB. You are a beautiful human being.

Originally Posted by Parso

Thanks Cambo! I'll hopefully get to it tomorrow! I suspect the units are all the same and will save me the hassle of doing any extra work up back. I have been looking everywhere for this information DiscoDB. You are a beautiful human being.

All part of the community spirit. Have been researching the same for a few small projects. Just test with a voltmeter to confirm you have the right fuses.

There is also an unused relay which one of the pins is an earth that will take a spade connector - although I would look for an earth direct to the body which I guess will be just behind the passenger side kick panel.

All wired up! Took constant from behind the glove box and accessories from the cigarette lighter. My android auto dongle is still coming so I've got to jump in again later and put that in and take out the lighter for usb ports.

The CANbus interface works great! Media controls on steering wheel are working straight away and even the door sensors show up. The reversing camera didn't need a trigger wire either so very quick setup once cables are in place!

Originally Posted by Parso

All wired up! Took constant from behind the glove box and accessories from the cigarette lighter. My android auto dongle is still coming so I've got to jump in again later and put that in and take out the lighter for usb ports.

The CANbus interface works great! Media controls on steering wheel are working straight away and even the door sensors show up. The reversing camera didn't need a trigger wire either so very quick setup once cables are in place!

How long does it take to boot up for the reverse camera to work? I have not wired the reverse camera yet but the screen takes a bit to get booted for the Android/CarPlay. So hopefully it just switches on to the camera feed because there are some who drive the disco that are impatient engagers of reverse..

Originally Posted by Timhodgson

How long does it take to boot up for the reverse camera to work? I have not wired the reverse camera yet but the screen takes a bit to get booted for the Android/CarPlay. So hopefully it just switches on to the camera feed because there are some who drive the disco that are impatient engagers of reverse..

That's strange my unit powers up immediately as it never seems to sleep. I don't see the boot logo even though I set it to come on after sleep. Maybe I was meant to pick a different power source?
I haven't got my android auto yet.

The reversing camera takes about 1.5 seconds to switch over. I just start reversing looking back and by the time you want it it'll be there.

Originally Posted by Parso

That's strange my unit powers up immediately as it never seems to sleep. I don't see the boot logo even though I set it to come on after sleep. Maybe I was meant to pick a different power source?
I haven't got my android auto yet.

The reversing camera takes about 1.5 seconds to switch over. I just start reversing looking back and by the time you want it it'll be there.

With your set up Parso the permanent battery supply keeps the unit on standby when the ignition is off. This is so it restarts straight away without needing to reboot. Will be interesting to know how much power it draws when on standby.