MacSweep
Member Since: 13 Feb 2008
Location: bedfordshire
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| Replacing Auxiliary Socket |
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After working well since I got my D3, I've now lost the right channel when playing ipod thro the Aux socket. Can get it back by wiggling (sorry Adrian) the plug. Changed the plug but got same result so pretty certain its the socket on the back of centre console thats knackered. I use a Belkin amplifier to lift the levels. Suspect socket might have been damaged by rear passengers clouting the Belkin's plug.
Sick of mono sound and keen to avoid stealer's hourly rates. I can use a soldering iron if its not a plug-in connection. Does anybody know how to replace the Auxiliary socket? Where to get one from Radiospares or LR? and how to gain access to it. I had a peer around and dont see any fixing screws.
Grateful for other folks' advice or experience.
Cheers,
Mac 04 TDV6 SE Auto Vienna Green/Tundra Leather - LR side steps.
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 15th May 2009 4:48 pm |
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tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
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Is that the aux socket in the back of the centre console? If so the whole unit would only cost a few quid from TLO. It just pulls out. A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
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| 15th May 2009 5:05 pm |
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MacSweep
Member Since: 13 Feb 2008
Location: bedfordshire
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Thanks Tanters.
Yes its on the back of the console. On a rectangular black panel with a power socket. Helpful to know it just pulls out. I'll have a go. I didn't want to risk breaking it by forcing it.
Cheers. 04 TDV6 SE Auto Vienna Green/Tundra Leather - LR side steps.
Gone but not forgotten...
03 D2 TD5 ES Auto
49 Series 2 2.25 Pickup
48 Series 1 2.0D with O/D (was SWMBOs)
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| 15th May 2009 8:52 pm |
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tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
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get your nails in the side and prize it out, you cant really break it. A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
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| 15th May 2009 9:03 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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As said ..its just pops out
Then if you take it apart this is the headphone socket
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| 17th May 2009 1:21 pm |
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MacSweep
Member Since: 13 Feb 2008
Location: bedfordshire
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Wonderful! Done it. All is clear now and days of mono numbered!
Many thanks Wiggs and Tanters.
And sorry for late reply - been away for a few days.
Cheers
mac 04 TDV6 SE Auto Vienna Green/Tundra Leather - LR side steps.
Gone but not forgotten...
03 D2 TD5 ES Auto
49 Series 2 2.25 Pickup
48 Series 1 2.0D with O/D (was SWMBOs)
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| 19th May 2009 9:26 pm |
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tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
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Good stuff mac  A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
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| 19th May 2009 11:12 pm |
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