D3 Stereo [SE] Aux input

[def90]

HI Guys - I have an i-pod cradle and charger that has both radio tuning and lead output to connect through auxiliary lines. Noted my D3 has Aux input, I am just wondering where the jacks or sockets are for that? I am assuming they are behind the dash but wondering how they are accessible.....Anyone been down this path already?

[WhiteD3]

I had an aux lead fitted for my mp3 player when I bought the car. I know it goes behind the radio unit but thats all. If you can't work it out, let me know and I'll trace it out for you.

[def90]

Thanks! That would be great. Would also be handy to know if the lead plug in is RCA or something else....

If you have any tips on which panels to remove for access, that would also be awesome!

[Tote]

My SE has the upgraded stereo and there is a 3.5mm socket next to the lighter socket at the back of the centre console.
Regards,
Tote

[def90]

Thanks Tote - Does that mean you have the upgraded stereo with controls on the wheel? I dont have that level of sound system, but my SE is the 08 build - is what your talking about the model or sound upgrade?

[Tote]

Mine's an "08 but I do have the upgrade stereo with the controls on the wheel.

Regards,
Tote

[WhiteD3]

Apologies for the quality of the pics!

As an option LR had an after market audio guy fit a 3.5mm socket connected to the aux input. Socket broke 3 or 4 times so I had him run it as a fly lead. Much better idea as there's no socket in the dash for any weight load to work on.


In the plug nearest the camera, top RH corner is the shield (black). Lower LH corner is R & L (red and blue).

[jik22]

My SE has the upgraded stereo and there is a 3.5mm socket next to the lighter socket at the back of the centre console.
Regards,
Tote

I bought this panel (Cig lighter and aux socket) from a LR dealer in the UK, along with the radio buttons for the steering wheel, and he posted them to me here. Was dirt cheap for the whole lot - something like £66 posted. Compare that to just the cost of the radio buttons from your local dealer here!!

The aux socket is supposed to be a pain to connect though (Quite a thread over on disco3.co.uk) but there is allegedly an input in one of the kick panels to save pulling the dash apart. I haven't done mine yet, as you've probably guessed!

[gghaggis]

The aux socket is supposed to be a pain to connect though (Quite a thread over on disco3.co.uk) but there is allegedly an input in one of the kick panels to save pulling the dash apart. I haven't done mine yet, as you've probably guessed!

I did mine (yes it's behind the front passenger side footwell panel), it wasn't that arduous - probably a 1/2 hr job?

Cheers,

Gordon

[djhampson]

I did manually wired an AUX cable into Dad's D3 soon after he got it. I found the instructions on the Disco3.co.uk forum but stuffed if I can find them now. I'm pretty sure I bookmarked it at home.

It involved taking the bonnet release handle of and soldering in 3 wire behind the handle. Pretty easy only took an hour.