I have a 2004 Discovery SE, and was interested in replacing the stock headunit with something that has in dash CD capability. I was wondering what to look for to ensure the new headunit will be compatible with my CD changer (Land Rover OEM CD changer). Thanks in advance for the help!
Headunit / CD Changer Compatibility
- Thread starter TXTiger
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I am pretty sure that Alpine will plug right up the the stock CD changer. Not 100% sure, but someone else can probably verify that on the '04. If you do get an aftermarket head, you will need the dash trim piece to go under it. I don't have the part number for that piece handy, but it is in my truck if you want it.
*J*
*J*
Also,
If you go with an aftermarket head unit you will loose the steering wheel stereo controls, that is if you have them.
If you go with an aftermarket head unit you will loose the steering wheel stereo controls, that is if you have them.
there is a module that will enable the steering wheel controls I have it. As far as the head unit to changer. my best guess is that the changer in the disco is not ai net and almost nay alpine head unit is ai net so you will need an adapter if they make one. My advice is buy an mp3 head unit and then you dont need a changer.
Loydster said:
An adapter that allows steering wheel controls to an aftermarket head unit? What type of head unit and who makes the adapter?
Thanks for the info so far. Suppose I wanted to use a Clarion headunit - how would I determine if the CD changer was compatible with the headunit? There was mention of Ai net....does anyone know what "protocol" (for lack of a better term) the OEM CD changer is? Thanks.
Loyd, Who makes the adapter? Part number? model? ETC. And how does it work???
I'd like to get my hands on that.
*J*
I'd like to get my hands on that.
*J*
Jason,
Check out BlitzSafe:
http://www.blitzsafe.com/blitz_cata...ace_list/blitz_landrover/blitz_landrover.html
Or PIE:
http://peripheralelectronics.com/
Another good site is "Car Stereo Help"
http://carstereohelp.net/wireharness_LandRover1.htm
http://www.carstereohelp.com/strlandrover.htm
Check out BlitzSafe:
http://www.blitzsafe.com/blitz_cata...ace_list/blitz_landrover/blitz_landrover.html
Or PIE:
http://peripheralelectronics.com/
Another good site is "Car Stereo Help"
http://carstereohelp.net/wireharness_LandRover1.htm
http://www.carstereohelp.com/strlandrover.htm
Sorry guys i dont have the part number or the manufacturer right now. I am moving and all the info is packed up.
It is an easy concept tho. The unit you choose has to have an infrared remote with it. This unit mimics the infra red remote and uses the seat back, person etc to turn the steering wheel controls into a fixed mount rmote using the seat etc to reflect the signal back to the head unit.
Almost any car stereo store should be able to hook you up with it. I had a local store install mine with radio controls etc for about $100. I had never payed anyone to install stereo in one of my vehicle bofore but it was easier with the time constraints i had.
I will try and get the info on it as soon as i can.
As far as the question about clarion to factory cd changer. I believe that it can be done. AI Net is alpines way fo communicating amongst tis different pieces but their oem stuff and older stuff was not ai and could be controlled with the use of an adapter by factory units and aftermarket units.
It is an easy concept tho. The unit you choose has to have an infrared remote with it. This unit mimics the infra red remote and uses the seat back, person etc to turn the steering wheel controls into a fixed mount rmote using the seat etc to reflect the signal back to the head unit.
Almost any car stereo store should be able to hook you up with it. I had a local store install mine with radio controls etc for about $100. I had never payed anyone to install stereo in one of my vehicle bofore but it was easier with the time constraints i had.
I will try and get the info on it as soon as i can.
As far as the question about clarion to factory cd changer. I believe that it can be done. AI Net is alpines way fo communicating amongst tis different pieces but their oem stuff and older stuff was not ai and could be controlled with the use of an adapter by factory units and aftermarket units.
May not be worth the price to get a volume control on the wheel. Looks like periferals version sells for between $75 and $100. Thats kinda pricey. It is a great idea though
*J*
*J*
For the steering controls you my find the following helpful:
"The SWI-X is a learning remote which allows the customer to retain the use of their steering wheel or rear seat radio controls when replacing the factory head unit. The SWI-X will interface most aftermarket stereos into most vehicles with steering wheel or rear seat audio controls. Works with virtually all aftermarket radios with wireless infrared remote capability. "
http://www.pac-audio.com/products/swi.htm
Victor
"The SWI-X is a learning remote which allows the customer to retain the use of their steering wheel or rear seat radio controls when replacing the factory head unit. The SWI-X will interface most aftermarket stereos into most vehicles with steering wheel or rear seat audio controls. Works with virtually all aftermarket radios with wireless infrared remote capability. "
http://www.pac-audio.com/products/swi.htm
Victor