Sound System ID

**drivesafe** · 29th July 2004, 06:43 AM

Hi folks, can anyone give me a idea on how I can find out what is the make and model of the sound system, short of pulling the dash apart, in my Rangy.
LRA could only come up with a part number and no make or model number.
The reason I need the exact details is because Apple and BMW in the US have released a new attachment the plugs into an Ipod and allows the Ipod to be controlled by the vehicles dash mounted sound controls.
Great idea and improves the sound quality BUT it can only be used on certain models of sound systems fitted to BMWs and these same sound systems are fitted to the latest range of Rangies.
The LR dealers have no idea as it is not something that is normally required and the vehicle operating manual only tells you how to operate the different systems, without actually giving the brand name or model.
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards 8)

**Scouse** · 29th July 2004, 09:37 AM

From what I've been told, I don't think the sound system is like a normal radio.
It has it's own control unit & the dash display is completely seperate from this. If this control unit is made by BMW/Land Rover or not I don't know.

**drivesafe** · 29th July 2004, 01:07 PM

Thanks Scouse, from the imfo I can get off the US BMW and Apple sites, the add-on either connects to the sound system via auxiliary RCA plugs already mounted on the back of the sound system or you can disconnect the stacker and use the stackers connections to install the Ipod connector.
The main problem seams to be that the add-on will not work or can not be connected to systems that have GPS included.
Regards.

**Scouse** · 29th July 2004, 02:25 PM

If it helps, the radio control unit is located in the N/S/R 1/4 panel (behind loadspace area side trim).

**drivesafe** · 29th July 2004, 05:10 PM

Thanks Scouse, apparently someone from LRA was reading through the site and sent me a PM with details on where I could find the info I need on the sound system so between there info and yours, I should have the problem solved.
Thanks for your help and it is obvious that this site works very well.
Regards ALL.
PS. If I get the adaptor, I'll let you know how it goes.

**one_iota** · 29th July 2004, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by drivesafe
Thanks Scouse, apparently someone from LRA was reading through the site and sent me a PM with details on where I could find the info ......

Glad you got the good oil.

I wonder who the LRA trojan (good on them) was....but I guess it is none of our business. It's reassuring that LRA might regard this site as a useful and credible place. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

**Scouse** · 30th July 2004, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by one_iota
I wonder who the LRA trojan (good on them) was....but I guess it is none of our business. It's reassuring that LRA might regard this site as a useful and credible place.

It was also good to see LRA show support on the recent LR expo at Penrith. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

I'm sure there are some forumites on here from LR dealers, but sometimes they don't have access to the info the LRA tech guys have. :wink:

**landrovermick** · 17th August 2004, 01:52 PM

I know there was a bloke who i believe works for LRA at the Penrith do, he had the white 90 import with 35s and a lift, he was next to the ex navy 110 ute

Mick

**Phoenix** · 17th August 2004, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by one_iota

I wonder who the LRA trojan (good on them) was....but I guess it is none of our business. It's reassuring that LRA might regard this site as a useful and credible place. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

I know who they are :wink:

But if they don't tell I won't either :wink:

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