discoBizz
Member Since: 20 Sep 2008
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Hi all,
This has been discussed on a number of threads and I’m not trying to re-invent the wheel here, just thought I’d put everything in one place for future reference. I acknowledge the majority of the procedures are not my own invention and credit is due to the forum members who have posted contributions in a number of threads.   The pictures are all from my installation (unless otherwise acknowledged) on a UK spec MY 08 HSE, but item locations and/or fixings may vary depending on spec.
Please note that I am simply an enthusiast, with no training at all in electrical or mechanical engineering and some of the methods and processes I have used may not be best practice by a long shot  .
The document has been proofread a couple of times, but I would welcome any comments for the next draft...
The guide is here. Hope you find it useful
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
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I had a quick read through it and it is very well done....
Nice one 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
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| Fri Apr 30 2010 10:00am |
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discoBizz
Member Since: 20 Sep 2008
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Thanks Paul, had too much free time on my hands recently it seems
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| Fri Apr 30 2010 10:02am |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
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But thanks to you investing your free time, a lot more people are going to be motivated to do things which would otherwise appear difficult....
...and to boot, you'll also help them save lots of time. 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
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| Fri Apr 30 2010 10:05am |
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goodfella
Member Since: 03 Apr 2007
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PaulP wrote:But thanks to you investing your free time, a lot more people are going to be motivated to do things which would otherwise appear difficult....
Yeah like fixing my glove box lid yesterday. Now that was difficult 
Your mod looks very well done Biz, although you lost me where it says Disclaimer. Badda bing.......How you doin'?
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| Fri Apr 30 2010 10:31am |
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discoBizz
Member Since: 20 Sep 2008
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goodfella wrote:...you lost me where it says Disclaimer
Yeah, that was distracting for me too when I re-read it but better safe than sorry I guess 
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| Fri Apr 30 2010 10:37am |
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mack1979
Member Since: 01 Dec 2008
Location: Buckinghamshire
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So all the screens have the venture and reverse cam input. Presumably its possible to buy the parts and with help from a magic box (Wiggs?) get them working. I assume also he could enable the aux input properly so you don't have to use the diagnostics screens.
Nice tutorial!
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| Fri Apr 30 2010 11:12am |
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discoBizz
Member Since: 20 Sep 2008
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Hi mack,
not to date on all counts (enabling the inputs by buying the parts), but "knowing" (virtually) the tech guys on here it shouldn't be long I would guess...
See pages 3 and 4 on this thread
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| Fri Apr 30 2010 11:34am |
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J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
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Excellent work! A dog is truly man's best friend, Don't believe me? Well lock your wife and your dog in the boot of your car and 2 hours later open it and see who's happy to see you
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| Fri Apr 30 2010 12:03pm |
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loupy
Member Since: 02 Apr 2010
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Brilliant nice work
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| Fri Apr 30 2010 7:15pm |
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01coccobet
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quantumjohn
Member Since: 16 Sep 2008
Location: London
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Biz,
This is a great write up and very helpful.
You can see why I organised the group buy of ready made SMB RCA leads now!
John
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| Mon May 03 2010 8:53am |
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discoBizz
Member Since: 20 Sep 2008
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Thanks all 
John, yes, shame I had just missed the first lot when I got into the mod, wouldn't have gone down the DIY road but at least I gained the experience of making it
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| Mon May 03 2010 10:21am |
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quantumjohn
Member Since: 16 Sep 2008
Location: London
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One thing I would mention is that on my '05 MY HSE, the wires for the audio connection were red, blue and white not red blue and black. They represented the same though - red = left channel, blue = right channel and white = ground.
John
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| Mon May 03 2010 12:49pm |
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Panoramix
Member Since: 16 Dec 2008
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Thank you biz
Fit yesterday in the glovebox. Now works fine with my iPhone 
I read this topic but I don't understand if is possible enable TV option in the sat/nav 
PS for LHD (MY 2008 SE) the aux wire is located in the green connector 
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